Time Stamps ----------------------- 00:00:00 Intro 00:04:50 Bringing House Dance to Japan 00:11:15 How Far This Dance Has Come 00:12:35 Learning how to teach 00:15:25 Age vs Physicality 00:16:00 Summer Dance Forever 00:17:10 Who lets music come through? 00:19:10 The Music is in Control 00:26:35 My Musical Interests 00:28:48 Trapped in your Style 00:29:46 Being Versatile 00:32:00 Advanced Beginners 00:33:16 Diving Deeper into House Dance and Japan 00:36:27 First Japanese Students 00:37:00 Keep the lineage alive 00:37:46 We're all sons of James Brown (Michael Jackson) 00:39:10 Soul Train's Influences 00:39:43 Toni Basil 00:41:00 I love teaching youth 00:42:19 Ejoe's House & Japan 00:43:43 Negative aspects of Dance 00:44:24 I created a monster - too many teachers 00:45:41 Don't forget us 00:46:13 Cheaper Dance Substitute 00:47:04 Win by being you, not me 00:50:05 Confidence to be yourself 00:51:19 Be better then yesterday 00:53:05 Mental Health for Dancers 00:53:39 Dance is not a sword 00:57:01 This is just a character I'm playing 00:58:00 We wanna be the warrior, but the artist is the real winner 00:58:22 End Cut Out For Intro 00:58:46 So much violence in dance 01:00:10 I battled the dance monopolies 01:02:20 Don't fade into obscurity 01:03:14 My Impacts on breaking up the monopoly 01:04:14 Let's see who loves music more 01:07:34 This contest nearly killed me 01:13:41 Going out gracefully 01:14:36 Contests don't define you 01:15:00 Contest Dancers vs. Real Dancers 01:16:01 Training vs Practicing 01:16:31 Sports vs Artistry 01:20:15 Don't be perfect, feel perfect (Say less, mean more) 01:21:36 Strategies for winning contests 01:24:25 Coming back after losing 01:25:14 Identities change over time 01:26:00 Amplify the artistry 01:27:19 Maintaining artistic integrity 01:27:44 Lonely at the top 01:30:12 Dance in the Olympics 01:39:04 Olox - Human Behavior (Bjork) 01:45:05 Yung Chef ft. Doughboy 01:44:31 Stomp The Show - My Experiences 01:49:00 Stomp - Brooms Commentary 01:53:26 Ejoe's Experiences w/ Mariah Carey 02:15:00 VooDoo Ray 02:15:53 Stand Up Comedy 02:17:35 How To Support 02:19:08 Special Shout Outs 02:21:40 Closing Thoughts - Don't Move to Music
I was there on the club scene. Nobody else influenced the the culture more than Ejoe. everybody started dancing like Ejoe. He was mesmerizing to watch One of the best thats ever done it. Damn I miss Voodoo and Marjorie RIP
Edit: we are all good now! Enjoy the episode :) This episode got released a bit early, but since people are already tuning in, I will this out into the wild. TH-cam is still processing the HIGH resolution version of this video, so within a day or so we will be in 4K. Hang tight folks!
72 years young been around a minute and made many friends along the way ...love the music ...the dancers!! House music,House dance in my heart and soul and spirit, Forever-ever!!! (I never became a dancer like these guys have danced but they danced with me 😂 embraced 😂me as their friend) I actually stood by the "Circles"and watched!!! 👍❤ Hey Ejoe!!!
Its just one of those things, when you put your heart into something that was you and your friends and then you go your own way and now new people get involved and start carrying the torch you lit, it can be hard to keep your feelings in check especially when people seem to have a mindset like it all would have gone the same for them with or without out you. I can relate to that for sure. Granted, you (ejoe) have a bigger stake in something than I managed to have in my life and you even influenced me which influenced my own influences. Its all a chain and people are really one anyhow but, I cant help but wish I could get the picture of the world if I never existed and have that as proof that many people wouldnt be who they are if I was never here. Not sure if other folks think about that concept and I know thats just some weird self-serving nonsense but, still, just want to be acknowledge on some level for the things I did contribute which has people benefiting from my existence in ways I sometimes envy. I dont really dwell on it a much as this post may make out....I dont think...
So happy this podcast exists - really want this page and series to blow up because these are such precious and amazing works of dialogue! Thank you Ejoe for being such an ever-inspiring rolemodel. Didn't realise watching this episode could make me reflect so much on love (for the dance, for people, and myself)...
Thank you for this, Ejoe! I was i ntroduced to house from the homie "Soul" from New York, by way of Atlanta. He always to this day speaks very highly of you. I learned the art of dance is about extensions, lines, angles & telling a story. Definitely about a feeling! We would tear up the floors of MJQ's till the lights came on. House is still in me, but my body has suffered some of those injuries over time. Wouldn't trade it for the world, and I've learned to adjust my dancing based on where I am physically in the now. Soul would speak about heads turning their backs if you weren't good, so I pushed to get some respect. I didn't care for the circle, but learned to respect it. I was going to get the release every weekend. I do have a somewhat competitive spirit, but only wanted to get better at the craft. You have dropped some insight on how the craft changes for the individual. Thanks again for your impact on the culture and also in the world of dance. 🙏🏾💯
A couple of things that Ejoe does better than most, which makes him a stylist, is he interprets the music better than most, and he uses the middle of his body better than most. I'm an old disco / Garage era dancer, and interpreting a track was what made you stand out when dancing - made you look like you were one with the track. As to these house dancers today, there is an awful lot of emphasis on dancing from the knees down, with the use of hands and arms merely for balance, which makes for boring, cookie-cutter dancing - it all looks the same. Ejoe uses his torso and his hips to accentuate - not in a female type of way, but in a stylistic type of way.
Like he said someone will keep this words in mind and will learn something new about. One on of those it's me. Thank you Ejoe my idol. Great enterview🧠
Thank you Ejoe for the history. The background breakdown. Your knowledge & wisdom. When you spoke on mental health was so real and relatable. Thank you for sharing and always remaining humble and loving. You make the world a better and brighter place. Continued blessings my dear friend. Love you!
@@boogiem0nst3r oh snap boogiemonster hahaha haven't seen that name in a long time. I ate this episode up. Having the opportunity to listen to someone that I looked up to for so long speak for 2.5 hours was a treat to say the least. Thanks for making this interview happen. The long form format for interview is vital in really capturing someones true personality. I'm going to go back and watch old clips of E-Joe killin the game now. Thank you E-Joe for everything you have given and done for the community. If anyone ever asks me what house dance is I usually show them videos of E-Joe or Brian.
Hi! Vinh. This is Masa. You remember? I coincidentally found out this channel and this movie. I had really fun! Good job bro! And I found out how E JOE is cool again and saw few videos after this. And found out his workshop will be here in Hiroshima today and I decided I will go to take it!! What a coincident!! Thanks for letting me know about Snow raven too!
Hi Masa! Hope you are well and of course I remember you, could never forget! Hope you are doing good in Japan and I'm happy to hear you're still dancing. What did you think of this episode and how was the class? Hope to talk to you soon!
Yo thanks for doing these interviews. These are so cool. Going to through the rest of the interviews after I finish this one. And the others are right, you are good at hosting and letting the interviewee speak. Also I really love the play by play. It was really interesting seeing his perspective during battles
"You're not letting yourself run away from the moment, you're meeting it right there" 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 When Ejoe speaks the room comes to a complete PAUSE. This is a FANTASTIC and insightful interview Vinh 🎉. I appreciate all the gems and lovely conversation
@@enculturationpodcast The way Ejoe articulated about dance and music as one symbiotic relationship working towards a beautiful result. Also, I enjoyed how you added a Redbull BC1 bobble head commentary as you showcased Ejoes 2019 battle. Very creative Vinh 🔥. From one TH-camr to another that's GOLD fam. The battle volume was a bit high, but the idea is SMART 👊🏾💯
@@JasonVaughnMamba80 Thanks for the feedback! I was trying to maintain the music volume so viewers can hear the melodies, but I can see how it can be over powering the dialog. Note taken! Appreciate your time bro!
I'm on my second listen, and there's so many points to discuss and unpack here. It is crucial for the community to recognize that older dancers, despite being perceived as "past their prime," still have much to offer and contribute if they want to remain in the scene. No-one should be pushed out of their scene/community based on their age. If our mentors can still be active as their vessels continue to age, following generations can continue this lineage and keep at it to retain and further the culture. 43:20 - "Are you taking class to be a better dancer, or just for the experience?" - There are many approaches that people wil take for dance. Some people want a cardio work out, some people want a difficult routine, some people want to learn how to dance, some people just want the right to say "I'm taking XYZ's class." Having this discussion with many people from all around the world, as teachers it's often a challenge to cater for everyone's needs as we turn up to teach. 43:43 The negative aspects of dance are 100% true, people are willing to undercut others in a dog eat dog fashion, whether it is for a cheaper price or to put themselves in the limelight. There can be a large disparity with dancers who have had years of experience/knowledge getting paid the same amount as a new cat on the block. 1:02:30 I love how Ejoe made the point about not aiming to be #1 at everything, it is lonely at the top. Mental health is real and we do battle the fight of fading away. The longer you stay in the game you see more people and more people go. You just gotta do you, and find what makes you happy in your artistry.
I loved the podcast, espacially the audio quality. Sorry but I think as a host you interrupted alot. I mean it happened alot of time that Ejoe was saying somehthing and you started sharing as he was talking. I find that irritating. I know you will work on this and make these podcasts better! Love
Time Stamps
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00:00:00 Intro
00:04:50 Bringing House Dance to Japan
00:11:15 How Far This Dance Has Come
00:12:35 Learning how to teach
00:15:25 Age vs Physicality
00:16:00 Summer Dance Forever
00:17:10 Who lets music come through?
00:19:10 The Music is in Control
00:26:35 My Musical Interests
00:28:48 Trapped in your Style
00:29:46 Being Versatile
00:32:00 Advanced Beginners
00:33:16 Diving Deeper into House Dance and Japan
00:36:27 First Japanese Students
00:37:00 Keep the lineage alive
00:37:46 We're all sons of James Brown (Michael Jackson)
00:39:10 Soul Train's Influences
00:39:43 Toni Basil
00:41:00 I love teaching youth
00:42:19 Ejoe's House & Japan
00:43:43 Negative aspects of Dance
00:44:24 I created a monster - too many teachers
00:45:41 Don't forget us
00:46:13 Cheaper Dance Substitute
00:47:04 Win by being you, not me
00:50:05 Confidence to be yourself
00:51:19 Be better then yesterday
00:53:05 Mental Health for Dancers
00:53:39 Dance is not a sword
00:57:01 This is just a character I'm playing
00:58:00 We wanna be the warrior, but the artist is the real winner
00:58:22 End Cut Out For Intro
00:58:46 So much violence in dance
01:00:10 I battled the dance monopolies
01:02:20 Don't fade into obscurity
01:03:14 My Impacts on breaking up the monopoly
01:04:14 Let's see who loves music more
01:07:34 This contest nearly killed me
01:13:41 Going out gracefully
01:14:36 Contests don't define you
01:15:00 Contest Dancers vs. Real Dancers
01:16:01 Training vs Practicing
01:16:31 Sports vs Artistry
01:20:15 Don't be perfect, feel perfect (Say less, mean more)
01:21:36 Strategies for winning contests
01:24:25 Coming back after losing
01:25:14 Identities change over time
01:26:00 Amplify the artistry
01:27:19 Maintaining artistic integrity
01:27:44 Lonely at the top
01:30:12 Dance in the Olympics
01:39:04 Olox - Human Behavior (Bjork)
01:45:05 Yung Chef ft. Doughboy
01:44:31 Stomp The Show - My Experiences
01:49:00 Stomp - Brooms Commentary
01:53:26 Ejoe's Experiences w/ Mariah Carey
02:15:00 VooDoo Ray
02:15:53 Stand Up Comedy
02:17:35 How To Support
02:19:08 Special Shout Outs
02:21:40 Closing Thoughts - Don't Move to Music
Ejoe is a living legend. He continues to inspire the heads with his moment and wisdom
I was there on the club scene. Nobody else influenced the the culture more than Ejoe.
everybody started dancing like Ejoe. He was mesmerizing to watch One of the best thats ever done it. Damn I miss Voodoo and Marjorie RIP
Ejoe Wilson is a legend in the House dance world...Great person, Incredible dancer!!!! Live long my friend.
Edit: we are all good now! Enjoy the episode :)
This episode got released a bit early, but since people are already tuning in, I will this out into the wild. TH-cam is still processing the HIGH resolution version of this video, so within a day or so we will be in 4K. Hang tight folks!
72 years young been around a minute and made many friends along the way ...love the music ...the dancers!! House music,House dance in my heart and soul and spirit, Forever-ever!!! (I never became a dancer like these guys have danced but they danced with me 😂 embraced 😂me as their friend) I actually stood by the "Circles"and watched!!! 👍❤
Hey Ejoe!!!
Its just one of those things, when you put your heart into something that was you and your friends and then you go your own way and now new people get involved and start carrying the torch you lit, it can be hard to keep your feelings in check especially when people seem to have a mindset like it all would have gone the same for them with or without out you. I can relate to that for sure. Granted, you (ejoe) have a bigger stake in something than I managed to have in my life and you even influenced me which influenced my own influences. Its all a chain and people are really one anyhow but, I cant help but wish I could get the picture of the world if I never existed and have that as proof that many people wouldnt be who they are if I was never here. Not sure if other folks think about that concept and I know thats just some weird self-serving nonsense but, still, just want to be acknowledge on some level for the things I did contribute which has people benefiting from my existence in ways I sometimes envy. I dont really dwell on it a much as this post may make out....I dont think...
First off Ejoe. you are not old. stay healthy and in shape! you are a legend !
Covid really broke the flow of things, we all aged faster over that time.
So happy this podcast exists - really want this page and series to blow up because these are such precious and amazing works of dialogue! Thank you Ejoe for being such an ever-inspiring rolemodel. Didn't realise watching this episode could make me reflect so much on love (for the dance, for people, and myself)...
One of the best interviews! Thank you and Ejoe the live wisdom legend ❤
❤Thanku for this. You’re a legend ejoe. Your perspective helps so much . Please take care and continue to speak your truth .
Thank you for this, Ejoe! I was i ntroduced to house from the homie "Soul" from New York, by way of Atlanta. He always to this day speaks very highly of you. I learned the art of dance is about extensions, lines, angles & telling a story. Definitely about a feeling! We would tear up the floors of MJQ's till the lights came on. House is still in me, but my body has suffered some of those injuries over time. Wouldn't trade it for the world, and I've learned to adjust my dancing based on where I am physically in the now. Soul would speak about heads turning their backs if you weren't good, so I pushed to get some respect. I didn't care for the circle, but learned to respect it. I was going to get the release every weekend. I do have a somewhat competitive spirit, but only wanted to get better at the craft. You have dropped some insight on how the craft changes for the individual. Thanks again for your impact on the culture and also in the world of dance. 🙏🏾💯
Amazing interview. I'm glad he still went to battles because it's so hard to find good video of the ogs just dancing to music
“Alright people don’t just move to music, let the music move you.” ~ Ejoe Wilson: Open Love Letter (Jaidene Veda)
A couple of things that Ejoe does better than most, which makes him a stylist, is he interprets the music better than most, and he uses the middle of his body better than most. I'm an old disco / Garage era dancer, and interpreting a track was what made you stand out when dancing - made you look like you were one with the track. As to these house dancers today, there is an awful lot of emphasis on dancing from the knees down, with the use of hands and arms merely for balance, which makes for boring, cookie-cutter dancing - it all looks the same. Ejoe uses his torso and his hips to accentuate - not in a female type of way, but in a stylistic type of way.
Like he said someone will keep this words in mind and will learn something new about. One on of those it's me. Thank you Ejoe my idol. Great enterview🧠
Thank you both !!! Beautiful to hear you again after a few years without you here in Paris 😊♥️
it continues to impress me just how many old, wise souls there are in street dance scene worldwide
🌿🌈💛thank you for this ! Big Ejoe
Bro we that study Dance read about you in the history books! True Legend and pioneer!! Big big inspiration!! ❤ thanks for Sharing!
Thank you Ejoe for the history. The background breakdown. Your knowledge & wisdom. When you spoke on mental health was so real and relatable. Thank you for sharing and always remaining humble and loving. You make the world a better and brighter place. Continued blessings my dear friend. Love you!
"Let's see who loves music more. Let's see whose body becomes music." 🔥❤️🔥
SUCH WORDS OF GOLD. What a great interview thank you Ejoe and the host
Oh snap you interviewed Ejoe?! Can’t wait to listen to this
What did you think of this convo?
@@boogiem0nst3r oh snap boogiemonster hahaha haven't seen that name in a long time. I ate this episode up. Having the opportunity to listen to someone that I looked up to for so long speak for 2.5 hours was a treat to say the least. Thanks for making this interview happen. The long form format for interview is vital in really capturing someones true personality. I'm going to go back and watch old clips of E-Joe killin the game now. Thank you E-Joe for everything you have given and done for the community. If anyone ever asks me what house dance is I usually show them videos of E-Joe or Brian.
Hi! Vinh. This is Masa. You remember? I coincidentally found out this channel and this movie. I had really fun! Good job bro! And I found out how E JOE is cool again and saw few videos after this. And found out his workshop will be here in Hiroshima today and I decided I will go to take it!! What a coincident!! Thanks for letting me know about Snow raven too!
Hi Masa! Hope you are well and of course I remember you, could never forget! Hope you are doing good in Japan and I'm happy to hear you're still dancing. What did you think of this episode and how was the class? Hope to talk to you soon!
Excellent interview...!
Great conversation! Thank u for the knowledge, history and wisdom!🌱🌱
Thanks for tuning in! This type of feedback keeps this podcast going. What were some of your takeaways?
Great host and really good insight and wisdom shared by Ejoe.
Thanks for tuning in! Really appreciate it, what spoke to you about this episode ?
Yo thanks for doing these interviews. These are so cool. Going to through the rest of the interviews after I finish this one.
And the others are right, you are good at hosting and letting the interviewee speak.
Also I really love the play by play. It was really interesting seeing his perspective during battles
great interview. Salute!!!
Great interview.
"You're not letting yourself run away from the moment, you're meeting it right there"
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
When Ejoe speaks the room comes to a complete PAUSE. This is a FANTASTIC and insightful interview Vinh 🎉. I appreciate all the gems and lovely conversation
Thanks for tuning in bro! Glad to do my part in getting these convos out! What spoke to you about this episode ?
@@enculturationpodcast The way Ejoe articulated about dance and music as one symbiotic relationship working towards a beautiful result. Also, I enjoyed how you added a Redbull BC1 bobble head commentary as you showcased Ejoes 2019 battle. Very creative Vinh 🔥. From one TH-camr to another that's GOLD fam. The battle volume was a bit high, but the idea is SMART 👊🏾💯
@@JasonVaughnMamba80 Thanks for the feedback! I was trying to maintain the music volume so viewers can hear the melodies, but I can see how it can be over powering the dialog. Note taken! Appreciate your time bro!
@@enculturationpodcast 🤗👊🏾
so good
LEGEND
This is crazy how unknown these podcasts are. Dance world is really dying.
GOAT!!
What spoke to you about this episode? Wheres all the artists and warriors at?
I'm on my second listen, and there's so many points to discuss and unpack here.
It is crucial for the community to recognize that older dancers, despite being perceived as "past their prime," still have much to offer and contribute if they want to remain in the scene.
No-one should be pushed out of their scene/community based on their age. If our mentors can still be active as their vessels continue to age, following generations can continue this lineage and keep at it to retain and further the culture.
43:20 - "Are you taking class to be a better dancer, or just for the experience?"
- There are many approaches that people wil take for dance. Some people want a cardio work out, some people want a difficult routine, some people want to learn how to dance, some people just want the right to say "I'm taking XYZ's class."
Having this discussion with many people from all around the world, as teachers it's often a challenge to cater for everyone's needs as we turn up to teach.
43:43 The negative aspects of dance are 100% true, people are willing to undercut others in a dog eat dog fashion, whether it is for a cheaper price or to put themselves in the limelight.
There can be a large disparity with dancers who have had years of experience/knowledge getting paid the same amount as a new cat on the block.
1:02:30 I love how Ejoe made the point about not aiming to be #1 at everything, it is lonely at the top. Mental health is real and we do battle the fight of fading away. The longer you stay in the game you see more people and more people go. You just gotta do you, and find what makes you happy in your artistry.
Yeah man.
Ejoe ✋🏼✋🏼❤ The Björk remake ✋🏼✋🏼
I want to sample this voice and this words!
💝💝💝🙏🏽
who was this japanese ejoe they were talking about?
What's the name of the Japanese dancer who's copying Ejoe's style?
The girl singing reminds me of Bjork (1:50)
You are right, it's a Bjork - Human Behavior cover by Olox (Snow Raven)
Anyone know the Japanese dancer he's talking about who's a carbon copy of him?
Yes, there are many video of him
@@slyfonkwhat's the dancers name?
I loved the podcast, espacially the audio quality. Sorry but I think as a host you interrupted alot. I mean it happened alot of time that Ejoe was saying somehthing and you started sharing as he was talking. I find that irritating. I know you will work on this and make these podcasts better! Love
Nah you're wrong