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How the Red Bull BC One works:
1. Cyphers: National preliminary events. The winners proceed to the Qualifiers.
2. Qualifiers: Regional events where the winners of the Cyphers battle each other for a place in the final. The Qualifiers are being held in New Zealand, Mexico, USA, Netherlands, Russia, and Morocco.
3. Finals: The winners of the six Qualifiers, the officiating champion and nine nominated B-Boys battle for the title of world champion.
Red Bull BC One Asia Pacific Qualifier Competitors
B-boy Akorn (NZ)
B-boy Grub D (NZ)
B-boy Monsta (Australia)
B-boy Shorty Force (South Korea)
B-boy Fe (South Korea)
B-boy Differ (South Korea)
B-boy LilDragon (Taiwan)
B-boy Taower (Taiwan)
B-boy Babylon (Japan)
B-boy ToMo (Japan)
B-boy Monkey J (Hong Kong)
B-boy Wildson (Indonesia)
B-boy Juicy (Malaysia)
B-boy Gerald (Singapore)
B-boy C-Lil (Laos)
B-boy 3T (Vietnam)
RAHZEL (Host)
Is best known as a member of Hip Hop band The Roots. RAHZEL has collaborated with several well-known artists including Aaron Hall, Q-Tip of a Tribe Quest, Mixmaster Mike, Slick Rick, Cee-Lo, Björk, The Crystal Method and many more.
DJ Mar Ski (DJ)
Crew: Mighty Zulu Kingz
One of Japan’s leading DJs, Masayuki Imanaga aka DJ MAR is known for his creative hooks and funky beats. Dropping beats from a variety of genres, he always hits where it counts.
Focusing on Hip Hop at the core but easily moving in and out of soul, funk, rock, jazz, Latin, and disco, he is a versatile and highly acclaimed DJ on the International scene.
Red Bull BC One All Stars
The Red Bull BC One All Stars represent the best of the best within the B-Boy world united in one crew, from past Red Bull BC One winners to world record holders. Each of the nine crew members is an outstanding individual and brings a certain style, skill and move to the group—from hardcore power moves to intricate footwork. As well as their skills, they all have a passion for sharing their knowledge and for continually developing the B-Boy scene. Four Red Bull BC One All Stars will be coming to New Zealand to judge the Asia Pacific Qualifier and to host a series of workshops around the country.
Roxrite (USA) – Current World Champion
Ronnie (USA)
Taisuke (Japan)
Pelezinho (Brazil)
