Before the creation of Style Elements, Darrick “Quali-D” Fields had already made a name for himself in Hip-Hop throughout the Central Valley of California. He played a key role in mentoring members of the crew early on and became a central figure in the development of the signature style Style Elements brought to the world.

Born in Monroe, La., Quali-D’s family soon moved to Stockton, Calif., where he grew up. His aunts would take him to Hip-Hop events at parks and open gyms throughout the town in the early 1980s. This exposure got him hooked on all aspects of dance and music the culture offered.

By the time he reached high school, Quali-D was a prominent local DJ and underground dancer. Since then he and his crew have become an international influence to the dance scene and have been involved with some of the biggest acts in the world.