Wednesday, 30 June 2010

Foundation MC/Graffiti Writer & Forward Thinker Rammellzee R.I.P.



Foundation MC/Graffiti Writer & Forward Thinker Rammellzee sadly passed away yesterday...


"Break it up Cypress Hill!" - Ramellzee

Monday, 28 June 2010

Tats Cru - Big Pun Mural Remix


Big Pun Memorial MuralDetail

The Tats Cru have renevated the Big Pun Memorial Mural to coincide with the 10yr Anniversary of the MCs passing. For more Tats Cru photos check out their flickr





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"London Black Book" New London Graffiti book coming soon!!!


New Grassroots Graffiti Book by the people who brought you London Handstyles Graffiti Book!!! Out soon!



The books creator had this to say about the book in an exclusive interview at the excellent Plastic Bones website

"London Black Book is gonna be an A4 book jam packed with sketches, outlines, characters and throw ups from 150 of London’s most notorious and prolific writers to have painted in capital over the last 25 years."




London Handstyles Graffiti Book website

If you missed our exclusive feature on one of the artists who features in the old and new book check out "Blackbook Mathematics with London Graff Legend MR. MET CBM" here

Jonnie Dier R.I.P.


Dyer FDC

It is with great sadness to report South London Graffiti Legend Dier FDC has passed away due to long running health issues. Throughout the 90's and early 2000's Dyer, alongside Char, Ser, Shred and the FDC crew dominated the South London Graff scene. Everyone who knew him will tell you he was a real character, free spirit and one of a kind.



"For Tizer and me, Dier and the FDC crew were a big influence on us, and I met him quite a few times, and had a lot of respect for him. I remember one time hanging out with Dier and Hox, and they were talking about going fishing. The image of Hox and Dier fishing to me was really funny. Dier said, "yeah Shucks!!! Its not all about Graff you know! We will go some time" Unfortunately I never did have the opportunity to go fishing. Our regards go out to his family and friends" - Shucks One ID



Dier R.I.P. by Das RK

Thursday, 24 June 2010

"The Kool Skool Interviews" Aroe & The Soundmakers *Rare*


Aroe HA/MSK- "Nobody move nobody get Smurf"

Aroe has played an integral role in promoting UK Hip-Hop culture, as a writer Aroe and his Heavy Artillery crew has firmly stamped the UK onto the international Graffiti scene. As a longtime Hip-Hop artist, he recently released a series of studio recorded Mixtapes and a singles. The 2 part "Crown Jewels" series documented unheard and rare UK Hip-Hop gems, and never known for half stepping, on their The Wreckshop Philly Golden Era Vol. 1, Aroe & The Soundmakers tracked down DJ Too Tuff and Ice Dog from the Tuff Crew to host it!


"Invaders Must Die" Aroe HA/MSK

Exclusive to Sensei.fm extremely RARE The Kool Skool Radio hosted by Shucks One the Idiot featuring Aroe & The Soundmakers. Originally aired on ITCH FM in 3/10/05. Also includes 2hrs of Old and New School Hip-Hop including Mobb Deep, Sadat X MC Mello, Sheek Louch, Money Boss Players, Million Dan, MC D, Ghostface & The Theodore Unit, Stetsasonic, G & Lefty, Choong Family, Marvin The Martian Wancee & many more!
The Kool Skool - Aroe & The Soundmakers Special (Itch FM 23/10/05) Listen/Download here


"Rime" - Aroe HA/MSK


The Wreckshop Philly Golden Era Vol. 1 - Aroe & The Soundmakers
Classic Rare UK Hip-Hop Studio Mixtape can be bought here at the excellent www.undergroundhiphop.com


Crown Jewels 2 - Aroe & The Soundmakers
Classic Rare UK Hip-Hop Studio Mixtape can be bought here at the excellent SUSPECT PACKAGES


The Kool Skool documented the Heavy Artillery "Haters" exhibition at the Prescription Art Gallery which featured new works from Aroe, Gary, Odisy, Giroe but with substantial new installations and works from INSA, Nylon, Roid and Twesh alongside Italys Mr Wany and Copenhagens Storm One and Gebes. October 22nd 2009

http://www.myspace.com/soundmakersproduction
http://heavyartillerycrew.com
http://thegraffitiexchange.blogspot.com