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May 01, 2012 Issue 218Also performing at the event was talented Omani rapper SJ alongwith a new face on the block going by the stage name of ‘Wild Boy’.Now, I kid you not, but this guy truly lives up to his name – he is wildand bursting with talent. His rap consists of quick rhythmic burstsof lyrics that up-tempo and down-tempo in sync with the beats ofthe DJ. It’s nothing like what we usually see in the country and it issure to add some fresh flavour to the rap scene in Oman. I for oneam looking forward to seeing where this talent takes him.Red Bull has constantly and determinedly supported and providedopportunities to young talent in the country; once again, they havegiven young B-Boys in Oman the chance to shine on an internationaldance circuit, where they will be exposed to cutting-edge stylesof dancing, stiff competition and world-class standards. This willfurther encourage them to learn and believe in their talents, not tomention persuade more youth to follow their dreams.With over 60 local cyphers taking place across the globe, and sixcontinental qualifier battles, the competition only looks to gettougher. But, in the process, the world is sure to see the very bestin today’s global breaking circuit. While the winners of each sixqualifiers, hosted in Mexico, the USA, the Netherlands, Russia, Egyptand New Zealand, are guaranteed a spot in the finals, an additional10 contestants will also be selected by a team of experts, for a totalof 16 worldwide finalists taking part in Brazil. Other local cyphers inthe region include Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, Jeddah, Bahrain, Beirut,Egypt, UAE, Morocco, Senegal, Ghana and Ivory Coast.If B-Boy Dark makes it to the finals in Brazil, he will be not only berepresenting Oman on an international scale, but also the B-Boys hehas practiced and competed with on the streets of Oman, where puretalent is born and honed. We look forward to seeing him in actionsoon, and wish him all the best for the upcoming competition.15