Spirit

01. alias:
Spirit/LC

02. legal name:
LaCouir Danta Yancey

03. affiliation, ie group:
Soul Hydraulic Crew, POLYMOVEMENT/Monkey Bar Gym

04. category:
B-Boy

05. hometown:
madison, wi

06. why do you live in madison:
Beautiful place to start a family and raise our 3 year old daughter.

07. goals:
To keep God first in life, and be the best husband to my wife Shannel,
and father  to our daughter Zuriel. Keep B-Boyin' alive in the Madtown and represent Hip Hop in it's true essence. Maintain my practice in Eastern massage therapy and bodywork, continue to learn more about the body, mind, and spirit connection, and try to spread
love and inspiration wherever I go.

08. hip hop influences:
My older brothers Keith, Tim, and Theodore. My nephews Adem, Isaac, Luck and Pappy. Other influences are David,  Rock Steady Crew, HBO's, Soul Patrol, Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Public Enemy, Herbie Hancock, Mos Def, KRS-1

09. most memorable hip hop moment:
Hip Hop moments: 1983, Winning a Break Dance battle in Milwaukee; Opening up for and chillin' with De La Soul, Far Side, Guru, and Ben Harper.

10. what do you love about madisons hip hop scene:
There is room to grow.

11. what would you change about madisons hip hop scene:
People need to open their minds and see MC's breakers, DJ's, and graffiti writers reclaim Hip Hop. God must increase,we must decrease!

12. describe the first time you “felt” hip hop:
Beat Street

13. philosophy on life:
Put God first! Stay open minded and open hearted.

14. other interests beyond hip hop:
Massage therapy, Capoeira, personal training, home-schooling our daughter, spending time with family, and making my wife and daughter smile.

15. additional comments:
Those interested in REAL B-Boyin', come check out the breakin' class at the Monkey Bar Gymnasium (663-7511) on Saturday's from 5:00-6:30 pm!

16. contact information:
LaCouir@cs.com
(608) 439-9903