kids issue 2018 Double Cover Glo Twinz

Beyond Movement
Written by: Desi Helm
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Wardrobe: Ayo Pants Teo Jacket-Maurice Brown
rom the latest music videos, to TRL
on MTV, it?s hard to talk about the
latest dance trends without
mentioning the names of two of hip
hop's youngest stars, Ayo and Teo.
With every wrist pop and isolation, as
they move across the screen, they are
not just masters of musicality, but
experts in translating lyrics into
movement and voice of a generation
into song.
The ?Reverse Brothers? are much
more than hip-hop dancers. Ayo and
Teo have successfully translated their
love for dance into a blooming rap
career as they make moves across
the entertainment industry. With
over 2 million social media followers,
they have "Rollied" their way into the
hearts of music fans everywhere.
During our time with them, we found
that the reason they wear stylized
surgical masks in their videos and on
stage was after an Instagram follower
asked why they scrunch up their
mouths when they danced. Ayo, 20,
prefers masks with a shark graphic,
while 18-year-old Teo sports a panda
graphic. The mask craze have begun
and will not end anytime soon
amongst teens. The mask derive
from the Japanese brand Bathing
Ape. Teo will have it hanging on his
ear through out the day, even during
our interview.
Born and raised in Michigan, the
dynamic duo were stars way before
their chart topping hit ?Rolex? began
taking the Internet by storm peeking
at Number 20 on the Billboard
charts. The pair have been dancing
for as long as they can remember,
and it is their love for melody and
movement that have launched them
into stardom.The brothers have
danced alongside of Usher in his
video for the song ?No Limit? and
even graced the stage with him
performing at the Barclay Center and
the BET Awards. The two have also
danced for Chris Brown in his video
for ?Party? and in Gucci Mane's video
for the song ?Icy?.
How long have you all been dancing?
Teo: I am pretty sure I started dancing
when I was about 1 years old. I even
taught my brother some moves. We
have been dancing forever, but really
got inspired when we started watching
Les Twins from Paris.
Where did you get your names from?
Ayo: My real name is Ayelo and his is
Mateo. Our little sister actually gave us
our names. When she was little she
couldn?t say our full names so she
called us Ayo and Teo. It stuck from
there.
Only 3 years apart in age, the
brothers are very close. They have
managed to maintain their
relationship and remain humble
despite their rising popularity.
You guys have become pretty big
stars, but it hasn?t gone to your
heads. How do you stay level headed
to be so young, do you still live with
your parents?
Teo: Actually, we just moved out on our
own. {laughing} We have our own space
now. Its good to be in business with
your family. We argue sometimes, but
its about brother stuff nothing major.
Ayo: Working with family is the best.
Our parents may not be around all the
time, but they are still in our lives.
Growing up they taught us to always be
respectful, especially to our elders and
to treat others well. We try to stay
grounded. Fame hasn?t changed us, but
it has changed our lives.