In this rare interview, Elemental Force honcho Charlie Barker (AKA Slammo) breaks his silence and speaks to his humble beginnings and early inspirations as a breaker. We also talk about his contributions and impact on the scene, as well his no-nonsense take on the current state and future of breaking.

Produced by: Dale Lewis and Luke Bailey for Fly Fidelity Media

Art direction: Lloyd Bailey

Special thanks to Friendly Rich (The Tom Green Show)

About: From the producers of Fly Fidelity comes a candid and celebratory history of Welsh Hip Hop—featuring long-form, neglected and under-documented tales from Wales. Hosted by Luke Bailey, Hip Hop Cymru Wales dives into the notable and nuanced evolution of Welsh hip hop history and its impact, exploring the intimate road map to an incredible and powerful culture, that's still enduring and changing lives today.