Music and Skateboarding

Music is a huge influence in my life. I have always been a fan of music since I was a kid. I remember going on family vacations, and even just going to the grocery store, we would always have music playing. I even listen to music as I type this.

I can't say that music is what got me into skateboarding directly, but I have been a music lover much longer than being a skateboarder. Growing up I would always have music playing, whether it be on a portable CD player, iPod, and now computer and phone. Music is the spice of life and can be very manipulative and enjoyable on many different levels.

I think I first took notice to music within skateboarding through watching skateboarding videos. The first video that really sucked me in was Vicious Cycle. Playing predominately hip hop, there was no escape. It was perfect for the NYC East Coast style of street skateboarding. I watched and re-watched that video time and time again. It shaped my early image of skateboarding. These days I lean more towards the rock and roll genres and find solace in these lyrics, but to each their own.

I would have to say the main genres that go along with skateboarding are punk rock, metal, and hip hop, although it is always a treat to hear a fun 80's song nestled somewhere in a video. Basically it's whatever you like. Listen to the music that you like and make it your own. Skateboarding is yours and you should be the one to define your own style. Be an original, make your own music. Make your own video. Or don't. Do it yourself. Do it with friends. Do it with anybody you like.

Today there is basically an infinite amount of music available to anyone with an internet connection thanks to Youtube. I have been introduced to more styles of music that I may have never known with out it. That's technology for you, but your skateboarding can go with any type of music. The faster the better.