Emmanuel Adelekun 

Outbreak Europe- a flashback of memorable stories, and special and crazy moments, coming together of the hip hop, breaking community

“I needed this…” were words I heard spoken by many at Outbreak this year. These words were also echoed in all the laughter, excitement and smiles, in the way everyone got down in the cyphers, went crazy with screams and supports for the battles, and once again connected through the vibe that always radiates from Outbreak, at the The Legits Blast Festival. You see, Breaking is bigger than ever right now. Sponsorships, media coverage, sporting recognition… it’s a crazy, amazin

Over the year I’ve written many stories on what makes Outbreak Europe an event that always fills our souls; The Vibe, the Spirit of Hip Hop, the Moments. And after the world shutdown for almost 2 years, to finally be able to return was a powerful reminder of why we all travel so far to experience the Legits Blast festival. You see, Outbreak Europe always reminds us of what it means to truly live this culture. In many ways it reflects how this all began through neighbourhood b

It's been 10 years since the stories of Outbreak Europe came whispering out of the country of Slovakia, carried over mountains and borders, across oceans and continents, on the tongues of those early rhythm chasing explorers who ventured to a place they'd never heard of all in the pursue of Hip Hop. Stories of a vibe unlike any other re-told to disbelieving and curious ears that wondered how such things could be true about an event put on in a small city called Banska Bys

It's been just about 3 weeks since the Spirit of Hip Hop once again flowed through the small city of Banska Bystrica, in Slovakia. Just about 3 weeks since Breakers, Hip Hop culture heads, Poppers, Hip Hop freestyle dancers, DJs, hosts, judges, rappers, breaking fans and more once again gathered to share in the experience of Outbreak Europe, get down at the Legit Blast Summer Festival, and celebrate the life of David 'Mex One' Alvarado. And when everyone gathers the Spirit

So here I am again, two weeks after another Outbreak, moved to write another vivid piece on one of the most inspiring events on our scene. This will be the third article I write on it and I wondered myself if I'd have any more to say. But it's Outbreak, the Legit Blast summer festival! There's always something to say, always stories of moments to be told. I can talk about the moment we arrived in Vienna and already felt the energy building as we exited the airport and ran

So the dust has settled on Outbreak 2016. The stage has been taken down, the floor has been pulled up, the hotel rooms vacated, the decks packed away. I don't know about you, but after finally getting home and having my first long night's sleep in 5 days, I woke up in a haze, the memories and moments of the event still swirling around my head like a hip hop hang over. I needed time to let the energy settle, to take it all in, and let my soul finish expanding from the ener

OUTBREAK EUROPE!!! All I can ever say is Thank you!! I've never seen Hip Hop more alive than in this quiet city in the middle of Slovakia that I'd never heard of until OUTBREAK EUROPE came to be! This event literally has changed me in so many ways and truly shown me what Hip Hop is and means! So many moments when I just looked around, stepped back, and said 'WOW! This is why I love this culture!' Mojitos, Cyhpers, Jamming and catching up with old friends in the town square.