EPISODE 7:HIDDEN GEMS (STELF)

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐟 & 𝐀𝐓𝐃 (𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐲)⁣ Stelf takes back to 98' where he drew inspiration from seeing his cousins Soulstace & Zo dancing at family reunions, and how those moments were the memories that started his breaking career. ⁣ ⁣ We discussed his beginnings at a young age with sole tremors & 703, and how it lead to his years of influence in carrying on the ATD tradition. ⁣ ⁣ -------------------------------⁣ 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐲 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲⁣ Originally named by Xeno, ATD was a crew built on the philosophies of going against the traditional ways of expressing through the arts of graffiti & breaking . ⁣ ⁣ ATD saw the culture in a more complex way; Arrive to Defie ( later changed to Defy over time) were a force , and became a respected name with clout through the style and influence they carried in the cyphers & battle scene . ⁣ ⁣ The current generation of ATD is still making a impact in the breaking community. They have continued to expand & redefine itself while maintaining aspects of its original trait.