Episode 22 -- The Breakdown Crew : A Retro (&Pro)spective of a Japanese Underground Hip Hop Scene

Last month, a well known Shibuya "gaijin bar" closed its doors to the public in a foreseeable rebranding.   This venue's longevity was mostly successful due to  a monthly event of a Hip-Hop basement party vibe called "The Breakdown".  I had the opportunity to visit their very last farewell and convinced the DJs who've kept the scene alive for over a decade to chat with me.   A nostalgic banter & hour-long praise disguised as an interview.  This is a story of three DJs who originally wanted to spin tracks for themselves but later turned out to be hosts of a scene that grew into a collective; a family that shared the love and community to connect foreigners with locals unintentionally.   Check out their Facebook page for what the future holds for the Breakdown:  https://www.facebook.com/thebreakdownshibuya/