Skate Away Post-Election Woes with BSC's Monthly Cruising Pick (November)

Dear BSC Family,  In March I moved to Nairobi, Kenya and it was a life changing experience. Upon returning to the USA, I was faced with the reality of a potentially dismal four years- though I am hopeful. Skate to clear your mind and organize to take control of your future. - Peace, BSC 


Skateboarding enhances your overall physical, mental and social health. The addition of music makes skating even more enjoyable. We're introducing the "BSC Monthly Cruising Picks," songs from artists incorporating elements of skateboarding in their music videos. Skate away the stress of post-election woes with the ethereal and tranquil vibes of  "Taboo (Taabu)" by Phy. 

Reppin the 254 (Kenya), Phy's music is a mixture of Afropop, RnB, Soul and Hip-hop. In an interview with HapaKenya, Phy explained the story behind "Taboo" off her debut album "Phylosophy," 

"I wrote taboo two years ago as an assignment is a music class. I was dating someone at the time but i was a bit of confused. I think everyone goes through it sometime, even married people. You might be in a loving committed relationship but still find other people interesting." 

(HapaKenya, Phy on Life, Music and the Story Behind Taboo, October 2016)


Phy's Facebook Page (2016)

Listen to Phy sing about the "taabu" ( meaning "trouble" in Kiswahili) of love, plus see some clips of skaters at the Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi. 



Check out more of Phy's music at here




British Adidas BMX Rider Shanaze Reade

Hey so we are going to switch things up because at BLACK SKATER CHICK we appreciate all women of color in action sports.

Today, I read an article about an amazing  23-year-old BLACK BMX CHICK Shanaze Reade from Great Britain. Shanaze (of Jamaican and Irish descent) is a triple UCI World Champion in BMX and Track and Field Cycling. Shanaze is now dedicating her fulltime to BMX as she prepares to compete in the 2012 Olympics, despite a prior shoulder injury making her unable to compete in the 2008 Olympics. Like many athletes who attribute overcoming personal issues through sports, Reade believes that BMX can be used  as "way out" for youth, especially in urban areas.
The star athlete who prides herself on having the "Power of a Jamaican and the luck of the Irish" is also not afraid to go against the boys. She raced in the all male UK National Series and Dagenham British BMX Nationals.

Shanaze also has an online series featuring a look at her life and training for the upcoming 2012 Olympics. In this episode, Shanaze competes in a pre-qualifying event.


SHANAZE READE SERIES : EPISODE 10 from Shanaze Reade Series on Vimeo.

Also check out Shanaze's Adidas Women's Training Video.




Lets supports Shanaze's positivity and see her take home some gold at 2012 Olympics BMX session.






Congrats Samarria Brevard, Signed to Hoopla Skateboards

Samarria Brevard
Source: Hoopla Skateboards,2012

Samarria Brevard was just signed to the infamous Hoopla Skateboards team out of CA. Samarria is now teamed up with some of the veterans in the industry such as, Cara-Beth Burnside and Mimi Knoop. A native to Riverside,CA, the teen had been ripping for about four years now. She recently won the  Supergirl Am-Jam in August an event that reconginzes street skills and solid techniques. As Samarria says "yolo," you do only live once, so let's get out there ladies and start cruising. 

Check out Samarria's smooth style.



Hoopla Profile

Years Skating: 4
Favorite Skate Spot: Pirates In San Bernadino
Greatest Achievement Skating: Winning 1st Place In The Supergirl Am Jam
Favorite Music: Dubstep
Favorite Food: Coney Island Hot Dogs
Why Skateboarding? Skateboarding Is The Only Sport That I Can Be Free Without The Stress 


Samarria is certainly making strides in the industry, our friends at BLACK SKATER CHICK wish her the best!