Skip to main content

Up Next

Back to Show
Outside the Lyrics

How This West Coast Dance Style Took Over America

Season 1 Episode 2

“Krump” is a unique West Coast dance style that emerged in the late 90s and early 2000s. Originally performed in dance battles in parking lots, it grew to the stage with major musical acts. Host Dr. Taj Frazier meets with dance legend and fellow Krump founder, Marquisa "Miss Prissy" McCray the Queen of Krump, to discuss how a few young adults transformed a South LA dance into a global culture.

Support Provided By
Season
Listening Parties: An Analog Antidote to Brain Rot?
12:05
Taj and Perry discover LA's listening bars and communal spaces inspired by Japanese kissaten culture
From Runways to LA’s Streets
12:42
Taj and Perry meet LA designers exploring the intersection of fashion, music, and identity.
Venice Streetball: Do Your Thing and Make It Dope
11:37
Taj and Perry explore how basketball and culture collide at Venice Beach.
How Patrick Martinez Has Shaped Art in LA
10:53
Artist Patrick Martinez reveals how graffiti writing shaped his vision of Los Angeles.
The Story Behind These Iconic Hip-Hop Photos
7:00
One of Hip-hop's legendary photographers tells us the story behind his craft.
The Surprising Origins of Streetwear
10:40
Hip-hop Heads and Skater punks fused styles, bringing Streetwear mainstream.
Active loading indicator