Description
Before social media. Before algorithms. Before Hip-Hop became mainstream in Germany. There was BACKSPIN. 🔥
In this episode of Concrete Talks – A Battle of the Year Podcast, MC Trix sits down with Frank and Bodo, the founders of the legendary German Hip-Hop magazine BACKSPIN.
From the early days of documenting a growing underground movement to becoming an important part of Battle of the Year's history, they share stories from a time when Hip-Hop culture was built through passion, personal connections, and a whole lot of DIY spirit.
We talk about the beginnings of BACKSPIN, their connection to BOTY, legendary behind-the-scenes moments, the transition from print to digital, and what it really means to stay authentic while helping a culture grow.
And of course, we put them to the test with HOT SEAT and KEEP IT OR DROP IT! 👀
🇩🇪 Different language. Same culture. Same stories.
For this special episode, we're switching to German to let the stories flow naturally, just like a conversation between old friends.
Because at the end of the day, Concrete Talks is about giving the culture a voice, no matter the language.
🌍 Don't speak German? No worries! You can turn on YouTube's automatically translated subtitles in your preferred language (when available). Just enable captions (CC), open Settings ⚙️ → Subtitles/CC → Auto-translate, and select your language.
🎤 Concrete Talks – Where the Culture Speaks.
Whether you're an OG who lived through those days or part of a new generation discovering the roots, this one's for you.
💬 Do you remember your first BACKSPIN magazine? Or what's your favorite memory from the early days of German Hip-Hop? Let us know in the comments!
🎙️ Concrete Talks is the official podcast of Battle of the Year — the world's biggest breaking competition.
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👇 Who should Trix sit down with next? Drop a name in the comments.
Credits:
Sixstep: https://sixstep.de/
Production:
Manuela Bolegue: / manuela-bolegue-861305395
Johanne Glaß: / johanne-gla%c3%9f-346988208
Sven Zielasko: / svenzielasko
Camera & Edit:
Soulex
/ soulexpressionist
Host:
MC Trix
https://www.instagram.com/mceetrix?ig...
Music:
Break Dj Woodo
https://www.instagram.com/breakdjwood...
Logo & Animation :
@priska42
https://www.instagram.com/priska42?ig...
BATTLE OF THE YEAR:
http://www.battleoftheyear.net/
/ battleoftheyear
/ botytv
/ botyofficial