When talking about bboying in Indonesia Bboy Kreate is a name that everybody knows. Born Febian Hidranto, Kreate is an influential figure that helped shape the current Indonesian bboy scene. Affiliated with a number of crews across the globe, he has competed and judged numerous competitions, many of them he organized himself. Mr. Hidranto is truly one of the most passionate dancers in Indonesia, and his dedication has earned him well deserved respect and accolades. Bboy Kreate visited Whiteboard Journal’s HQ on a rainy afternoon and shared with our host Bergas 5 songs that he loves. Click the play button and enjoy the conversation and the selection.

01. Notorious BIG – Juicy
02. Wu-Tang Clan – Protect Ya Neck
03. Booker T and the MGs – Melting Pot
04. Michael Jackson – Off the Wall
05. Mos Def – Travellin’ Man

Nikita is the founder and guitarist of Tomorrow People Ensemble who recently worked and produced Andien’s latest music offering. He is a rare talent in Indonesian jazz scene and we have him sitting comfortably with us talking about music that inspired him and how to be stylish.

01. Miles Davis – Blue in Green
02. West Montgomery – Four on Six
03. John Scoffield – Hottenhot
04. Bill Frisell – Rag
05. Pearl Jam – Alive

Those who are familiar with the design scene in Indonesia are most likely familiar with Leonard Theosabrata. This product designer has taken many different projects under his wing which includes Brightspot Market, The Goods Dept, Whiteboard Journal, and his award winning family company: Accupunto. Leonard visited Whiteboard Journal’s HQ one afternoon and shared 6 of his favorite music with our host Bergas Haryadita. If you are a fan of the 90s this is a selection for you!

01. The Pixies – Velouria
02. The Pixies – Where is My Mind
03. Weezer – Say it Aint So
04. Deftones – Be Quiet (and Drive Away)
05. The Strokes – Hard to Explain
06. Smashing Pumpkins – Landslide (Fleetwood Mac Cover)

David Tarigan is a walking music wikipedia who is currently working on an Encyclopedia of Indonesian music from 1950s and up. He is also the man who is responsible in producing the immaculate LPs of one of our favourite bands, White Shoes And The Couple Company. Here, we get properly schooled about music and how we ought to spend our time in elementary school!!!

Playlist:

01. The Beatles – Strawberry Fields Forever dan Rain
02. Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Carry On
03. The Velvet Underground – Run Run Run
04. The Modern Lovers – Roadrunner
05. Happy Mondays – Kinky Afro

Dandi Ramdhani aka Acong aka the artist currently known as Sir Dandy is busy working on his secret furniture project somewhere in Jakarta. This native Bandung artist has been known as the leader of a “skill is dead” band Teenage Death Star, and after releasing a solo Sir Dandy LP is now contemplating in giving up his rebellious music career and start working seriously on his wooden fixation.

On this episode of Soundclass we present the mysterious side of The Dandy.

Playlist:
01. Blueboy – Always There
02. The Sundays – My Finest Hour
03. Miles Kane – My Fantasy
04. The Libertines – Times for Heroes
05. The Parkinsons – Angel in the Dark