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The Ultimate Break: Why "Smack My Bitch Up" Is the Heartbeat of Red Bull BC One
The song’s structure mimics a battle. It has a long, eerie build-up with vocalizing by Shahin Badar , which creates tension in the arena before exploding into a heavy distorted bassline that demands a "crash" or a massive move from the dancer. 3. Red Bull BC One’s Big Stages