The birth of Hip Hop in the UK signaled the arrival of DJ Renegade. Beginning as a dancer in 1982, he progressed to spinning in 1986. DJ Renegade specializes in providing music for breakers, poppers, lockers and hip-hop. This veteran DJ has been involved with almost every major global b-boy event because there is no stopping with his heavy beat dropping!

Starting his musical journey as a DJ in 1997, DJ Kid Stretch’s musical influences are mostly hip-hop, funk, disco and soul music. You can expect these musical genres to add some flavor to his DJ sets, along with some funky dance floor breaks, b-boy anthems and mash up remixes. When other DJ’s are spinning your fresh tracks, you know you’re pretty damn good. DJ Kid Stretch is now essential listening for any b-boy playlist, and a regular on the Braun BOTY soundtracks.  

DJ TajMahal is an active promoter of the development of the Hip Hop scene in the South of France, and has organized concerts with artists such as Das Efx, The Roots, Ideal J, Busta Flex, The FF and IAM. Djing since 1984, TajMahal is an outstanding composer of innovative and original break-beats and has been a resident DJ of Braun BOTY France for many years. 

Trix is a major stage presence with his unpredictable dress (he changes approximately 15 times a day) and unique voice. His trademark phrases have become part of Braun BOTY history and it is not uncommon for Trix to be yelling, “Let the battle begin! One breaker, one battle!”Trix is a force of nature and an irrepressible personality that embodies the spirit of Braun BOTY.

There is a reason Poe One is in such big demand. The Puerto Rican is a master of many arts such as dancing, teaching, judging and promoting. Currently living in Los Angeles, Poe is a member of Rock So Fresh, Zulu Kingz and Style Elements. You will have spotted him judging many major international b-boy events like Braun BOTY and RED Bull BC One, as well as holding workshops and master classes around the world.

This b-girl is well known throughout Europe, having won several solo and crew competitions despite only breaking for three years. Despite her late arrival to the b-girl scene, Hip Hop has always been in her blood and Movie One started with graffiti nine years ago when she started painting complicated murals. Although always interested in the breaking scene, she only began participating one day when she gave it a go herself. After that she was hooked. Since then she has steadily gained stature amongst the top b-girls. Movie One is currently a member of Lunaticks. 

Valentine was born in Japan in 1981. In 1998, she learned to break-dance and participated in numerous battles. In 2004, she won the title of vice-champion of the world with Fantastik Armada at the International Battle Of The Year (BOTY) and again in 2007 with one of world champions Girl duo. She works with several companies as a performer (Si je t’m, Défilles, Contrepied, Au féminin by Black Blanc Beur, Paradis by Montalvo- Hervieu, Je me sens bien by 6eme Dimension, Racine carrée et Yonder woman by Par Terre...) In 2007 she decided to move towards a more personal approach related to her culture so she choose to return to Japan and create her first solo.In 2008 Valentine met with Karim Amghar, choreographer A'corps Co, and became an inspiration for his choreographic research.