Thursday, April 29, 2010
PUERTO RICO POLITICAL GRAFFITI
back from 1992 til now ive seen the craziest shit writen on walls this was one of them . it translates the vocero(puerto rican news paper) news for dummies. i found it pretty funny . ive seen others that said vocero rat haven . later during the year ill post up more
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
GOYA !
OK people have been asking why goya . to be honest i wanted to change it up a bit after so many years of rockin blen pieces idecided to do some thing diferent every now and then i would rock a melo piece . but goya seemed to be way diferent it explains who i am (latino) and it was also a word i heard alot when i lived in nyc from 1974 to 1992 goya was usally used to call out a latino . not like the word spic . but in just a latin way morenos (african american) would call us it would be goya, mira mira, or just plain YO papi! . looking at "graff" nowa days the names dont say much so im giving goya a chance among many others im gonna try out . i always looked up to many tc 5 writers that used diferent names (web, seven, yard) (doc,arab,supreme) (sye,peso) and siad fuck it lets do this . so from time to time you will see diferent pieces hope evry body likes them and well if you dont fuck it !
BLEN 167
BLEN 167
Monday, April 26, 2010
KINGS OF SKIN GRAFFITI TATTOO BOOK BY ALAN KET
Many graffiti writers in their quest to improve their artistic talent and earn an honest living have naturally gravitated towards other artistic endeavors. Since the 1970s these artists have made the leap to become muralists, fashion designers, art directors, and as of late tattoo artists. Similar to the graffiti movement in which the artists battle with one another in the public eye to be the best and most respected the same goes within the tattoo world. These spray paint technicians with their color mastery and wild styles are making a splash worldwide and changing the face of the tattoo business by adding their bold letters and thus creating a new visual language for the skin. A language filled with graffiti style burners and characters that are a departure from the standard tribal design and sailor styles. Join us in celebrating the artwork of the best artists that have transitioned from the streets to the tattoo shops around the world including Jason Kundel, Mr. Went, Med, Ces, Chucho, and many more.
THANKS AGIAN GOES TO KET FOR LOOKING OUT IN PUTTING ME IN THE BOOK AS WELL AS ANOTHER PUERTO RICO "GRAFF" WRITER FIBS FROM THE OS CRU
Sunday, April 25, 2010
BEAR 167 THE DEATH SQUAD
this piece lasted from 1983 till 2005
one of my biggest influences ever . rest in peace kwame! i Speak to your daughter all the time. AND WHATS UP to moon and mane tds . thanks to dee3 mg boys and fuzz one for helping his daughter get some flicks. if any one has any let me know so i can send them to her .
BLEN 167
HIGH BRIDGE !
Thursday, April 22, 2010
BATTLE!!!
My compadre in the writing fraternity said it best!! (SADE)
A Burner- is a term that in the early days of the NYC modern day graffiti described a “piece” or composition consisting of an elaborate rendition of a writer’s name meant to “burn” the opposition or declare a writers status in style. It was meant to communicate the notion, “I’m better than you!” But it did not mean, “I’m better than you” as a person or in life, but that I’m better than you with my graffiti style.
on the 30th of may we will be holding puerto ricos first writing battle !! its stricky out of fun but i know both parties will be rocking it personal lol . who holds the crown of puerto ricos best ? we'll see!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
GURU REST IN PIECE!
Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.
According to Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.
Since the onset of illness, Guru tried to live a “normal” life as an influential and outstanding musician, loving father, family man, and best friend. Doctors encouraged Guru to think positive that the cancer can be arrested and that a full recovery is possible but several special treatments including hard hitting chemotherapies failed.
While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.
“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting,” read the official Guru statement.
“My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”
Guru, born Keith Elam, rose to fame in the 80’s as the founder of the legendary rap group GangStarr. The group released the classic single Words I Manifest followed by their critically acclaimed debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) and the classic album Step In The Arena (1991). Guru was the first artist to truly blend Hip-Hop with Live Jazz beginning in 1993, and seeing the vast influences his Jazzmatazz concept has had on the industry, it is clear that Guru’s musical contributions have been way ahead of their time. Guru has worked with such great artists as Herbie Hancock, Isaac Hayes, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Roy Ayers, Chaka Kahn, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Bob James, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, Angie Stone, Jamiroquai, Macy Gray and Damien Marley, to name a few. Despite the fact that Guru isn’t hailing from New York, he is noted as a pioneer of the New York sound and true lyrical Hip-Hop. Guru later on joined forces with hit producer Solar and formed his label 7 Grand Records with the goal to keep “real” Hip-Hop alive.
Guru’s longtime partner, Solar, issues an official statement about the lost of the legendary MC which you can read below:
“The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru! Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it but tragically this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius. For the fans that reached out with love and support, I can’t tell you how much that meant to Guru and myself. Guru prepared this letter [read above] while he was in the hospital for the fans. I hope now that Guru has moved on to a better place! Guru is a great Black American Hero and should always be remembered as such and he is much more that just a Hip-Hop icon — he has changed the world for the better. I salute my fallen brother Guru! He will be missed tremendously!” Solar stated.
We will sorely miss Guru, both from a personal and from a professional standpoint. Our warmest condolences to Guru’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.
Monday, April 19, 2010
2010 NYC Style Wars! (BY SADE)
2010 NYC Style Wars!
2010 New York City Style Wars
A Burner- is a term that in the early days of the NYC modern day graffiti described a “piece” or composition consisting of an elaborate rendition of a writer’s name meant to “burn” the opposition or declare a writers status in style. It was meant to communicate the notion, “I’m better than you!” But it did not mean, “I’m better than you” as a person or in life, but that I’m better than you with my graffiti style.
During the train days battling was the rule amongst piecers. Competition was always the rule. Its how the techniques evolved and how styles were established. It was “style wars”. Every piecer that considered himself a style master only rocked burners! In the 80’s it was understood that when you were rockin outsides and rockin whole cars that it was always a battle. This was encouraged by the fact that there was this notion that there could only by one “king” of style. Every writer wanted to be king and in the case of piecers as KASE 2 said, KING OF STYLES”! Whether it was with your own crew, other crews or by yourself, the goal of any true piecer was to burn the best…it was always a battle! It kept the progression and drove the evolution of all the established old school styles today that so many try to emulate!
In today’s modern era we have to buy our paint and paint legally. To writers this goes against our basic instincts. But what we can preserve is the notion of the battle, this competitive notion that creates elevation amongst participants When you battle you know you can’t rest on your past victories, your fame or your style. If you show up to a battle and rock your same old style you’ve done hundreds of times expect to get “burned”.
Battlin is about two or more names side by side, bring what you got and leave it all on the wall…to decide who burnt who. Doesn’t matter whose stronger, faster, the better fighter, richest, poorest or most popular…all that matters is CAN YOU BURN and CAN YOU BURN YOUR OPPONENT! For the sport…
The Battle Panel- consists of established NYC writers. Whether train era or not, it does not matter. What matters is that their seasoned, well-respected writers that can burn. Their purpose is weigh in on any debatable issues or declare a NO BATTLE in the case of disagreements. Votes are always based on majority; 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5, 5 out of 7 etc…voter crew affiliation must always be less than the majority. In other words if there’s 3 judging on an issue then 2 cannot belong to the same crew. Votes do not count without video documentation. Any given judge’s status must be agreed upon and confirmed by the majority on the vote in question.
Rules of the Battle
1. If you want to battle someone you should get at that person personally. Find and email, a number or Social site. Invite them to battle. If they say no then ITS NOT A BATTLE! PERIOD! Someone that refuses to battle does not automatically loose a battle. It means nothing. There’s nothing to judge in a NO BATTLE. Once participating parties agree then a neutral documentation process must be decided on. NO YOUR MOTHER CAN NOT FILM THE BATTLE…if all the footage is biased towards one writer more than any other then it’s a NO BATTLE!
2. The battle is about the moment. It doesn’t matter who you are or the status you have as a writer. In a battle it means nothing. All that matters is who “burns” whom on the wall, on that day, in that battle. There can never be an all time “best”. There can only be someone who wins a lot of battles. Whether you’re an old school writer, a legend or a new school writer it doesn’t matter…you walk into the battle with a blank slate…what you bring to a battle is what you rock on the painting surface.
3. Talking smack is a part of the battle. But keep it graff. Personal attacks on people are not encouraged. If you’re sensitive and can’t take someone calling your style wack or calling you a toy THEN STAY HOME! FIGHTING is an automatic forfeit.
4. Location will be decided by the participants ahead of time but will not be announced. Date, time and place should remain anonymous as much as possible. A battle is not about how many supporters you can bring to the battle. If they’re not painting tell them to stay home.
5. Battle results will consist of a 48 hour period of public voting. All photos, pics and video will go up at one time on youtube.com or whatyouwrite.com. This will keep double-voting to a minimum. In the case of no clear winner then it’s an automatic draw. A rematch is called for.
6. If the battle is not thoroughly documented and all sides equally represented on video or photos then IT WAS NOT A BATTLE.
7. Just cause you can paint doesn’t mean you can battle. If you know damn well there’s no chance in hell you can compete in the battle you’re claiming then that’s disrespectful and you will be looked as a toy trying to “buy” your fame at the cost of the next man.
8. If you want to battle then you have to come to the mecca, NY. If you can’t make that trip….then there’s NO BATTLE. We encourage people to battle everywhere and to keep this notion of Style Wars alive. No offense but keep in mind that those battles are not these NYC Style Wars.
Above all, keep it clean, keep it graff and let your style speak for itself! Come to battle or stay home…earn your fame like the old school way!! STYLE WARS!
2010 New York City Style Wars
A Burner- is a term that in the early days of the NYC modern day graffiti described a “piece” or composition consisting of an elaborate rendition of a writer’s name meant to “burn” the opposition or declare a writers status in style. It was meant to communicate the notion, “I’m better than you!” But it did not mean, “I’m better than you” as a person or in life, but that I’m better than you with my graffiti style.
During the train days battling was the rule amongst piecers. Competition was always the rule. Its how the techniques evolved and how styles were established. It was “style wars”. Every piecer that considered himself a style master only rocked burners! In the 80’s it was understood that when you were rockin outsides and rockin whole cars that it was always a battle. This was encouraged by the fact that there was this notion that there could only by one “king” of style. Every writer wanted to be king and in the case of piecers as KASE 2 said, KING OF STYLES”! Whether it was with your own crew, other crews or by yourself, the goal of any true piecer was to burn the best…it was always a battle! It kept the progression and drove the evolution of all the established old school styles today that so many try to emulate!
In today’s modern era we have to buy our paint and paint legally. To writers this goes against our basic instincts. But what we can preserve is the notion of the battle, this competitive notion that creates elevation amongst participants When you battle you know you can’t rest on your past victories, your fame or your style. If you show up to a battle and rock your same old style you’ve done hundreds of times expect to get “burned”.
Battlin is about two or more names side by side, bring what you got and leave it all on the wall…to decide who burnt who. Doesn’t matter whose stronger, faster, the better fighter, richest, poorest or most popular…all that matters is CAN YOU BURN and CAN YOU BURN YOUR OPPONENT! For the sport…
The Battle Panel- consists of established NYC writers. Whether train era or not, it does not matter. What matters is that their seasoned, well-respected writers that can burn. Their purpose is weigh in on any debatable issues or declare a NO BATTLE in the case of disagreements. Votes are always based on majority; 2 out of 3, 3 out of 5, 5 out of 7 etc…voter crew affiliation must always be less than the majority. In other words if there’s 3 judging on an issue then 2 cannot belong to the same crew. Votes do not count without video documentation. Any given judge’s status must be agreed upon and confirmed by the majority on the vote in question.
Rules of the Battle
1. If you want to battle someone you should get at that person personally. Find and email, a number or Social site. Invite them to battle. If they say no then ITS NOT A BATTLE! PERIOD! Someone that refuses to battle does not automatically loose a battle. It means nothing. There’s nothing to judge in a NO BATTLE. Once participating parties agree then a neutral documentation process must be decided on. NO YOUR MOTHER CAN NOT FILM THE BATTLE…if all the footage is biased towards one writer more than any other then it’s a NO BATTLE!
2. The battle is about the moment. It doesn’t matter who you are or the status you have as a writer. In a battle it means nothing. All that matters is who “burns” whom on the wall, on that day, in that battle. There can never be an all time “best”. There can only be someone who wins a lot of battles. Whether you’re an old school writer, a legend or a new school writer it doesn’t matter…you walk into the battle with a blank slate…what you bring to a battle is what you rock on the painting surface.
3. Talking smack is a part of the battle. But keep it graff. Personal attacks on people are not encouraged. If you’re sensitive and can’t take someone calling your style wack or calling you a toy THEN STAY HOME! FIGHTING is an automatic forfeit.
4. Location will be decided by the participants ahead of time but will not be announced. Date, time and place should remain anonymous as much as possible. A battle is not about how many supporters you can bring to the battle. If they’re not painting tell them to stay home.
5. Battle results will consist of a 48 hour period of public voting. All photos, pics and video will go up at one time on youtube.com or whatyouwrite.com. This will keep double-voting to a minimum. In the case of no clear winner then it’s an automatic draw. A rematch is called for.
6. If the battle is not thoroughly documented and all sides equally represented on video or photos then IT WAS NOT A BATTLE.
7. Just cause you can paint doesn’t mean you can battle. If you know damn well there’s no chance in hell you can compete in the battle you’re claiming then that’s disrespectful and you will be looked as a toy trying to “buy” your fame at the cost of the next man.
8. If you want to battle then you have to come to the mecca, NY. If you can’t make that trip….then there’s NO BATTLE. We encourage people to battle everywhere and to keep this notion of Style Wars alive. No offense but keep in mind that those battles are not these NYC Style Wars.
Above all, keep it clean, keep it graff and let your style speak for itself! Come to battle or stay home…earn your fame like the old school way!! STYLE WARS!
Friday, April 16, 2010
LOS PIRAGUERROS
ske and bring 183 (bg183) PUERTO RICOS FINEST AND TAT'S BG 183 SCRAPE UP ANOTHER BROMX CLASSIC ALO PIRIGUA !
BIO CES BATTLE ! 2010 BURNING NEW YORK!!
DAM I DONT WANT TO CHOOSE BECAUSE I LIKE BOTH WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Thursday, April 15, 2010
BS 119 (DUDE7) THE EBONY DUKES
chain 3 next to a bs 119 tag
I KNOW ALOT OF new WRITERS DONT KNOW WHO HE IS BUT HE WAS REALLY UP IN MY AREA OF THE BRONX AND DID HIS THING IN THE 70S AND 80S I WANTED TO GIVE HIM HIS CRED AND RESPECTS BS 119 . THE LAST TIME I SAW HIM WAS MAYBE 1991 . HE STILL CAUGHT SOME TAGS IN THE NEIGBORHOOD . AND A RANDOM FILL . TO BAD I NEVER GOT MANY FOTOS . I WOULD CHILL AT 166 PARK ON NELSON AVE AND HE WOULD COME BY AND ON HOW I TAGGED .HE GAVE ME ONE OF MY HAND STYLES AND LIKED THE FACT I WAS A NEW KID USING OLD WAYS AND REPPIN MY STREET NUMBER I FOUND THESE ON LINE AND DECIDED TO PUT THEM UP . WHATS UP BS 119 (THE HONETS ) HIGHBRIDGE!!
IF ANYONE HAS ANY FLICKS WITH BS 119 SEND THEM IN THANKS !!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
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