Louis "BreakBeat Lou" Flores is a pioneering DJ and producer renowned for co-creating the seminal "Ultimate Breaks and Beats" (UBB) compilation series with the late Leonard "BreakBeat Lenny" Roberts. Born and raised in the Bronx, New York, Flores began his DJ career in 1974, deeply influenced by the vibrant hip-hop culture surrounding him. The UBB series, released between 1986 and 1991, has been instrumental in shaping hip-hop music, providing foundational samples for legendary producers like DJ Premier, Pete Rock, and Dr. Dre. Beyond UBB, Flores has collaborated with artists such as RA the Rugged Man and Souls of Mischief, and continues to perform globally, sharing his extensive vinyl collection and passion for music history. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_%22BreakBeat_Lou%22_Flores?utm_source=openai))