Benitoloco84 is a Dope French Producer, Photographer, Graphic Designer & Video Remixer who now lives in the UK. He does Video and full remixes of an interesting selection of Hip-Hop tracks that might have been lost or are not the "obvious joints". Here is a small selection of some of his most recent stand out videos, but check out his almost 85 videos http://www.youtube.com/user/benitoloco84 and http://www.benitoloco.com
BIG DADDY KANE - Da Good Tymz (BENITOLOCO REMIX + VIDEO)
"Yes love, that's how it was before, when you was funky fresh or down by law..."
RAKIM - Guess Who's Back (BENITOLOCO REMIX)
ICE CUBE - Ghetto Bird (MUPPET FLOW - BENITOLOCO VIDEO)
"Muthaf**k you & your Ghetto Bird!!!"
BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY - East 1999 (BENITOLOCO REMIX)
BEASTIE BOYS - Triple Trouble (BENITOLOCO REMIX)
GANGSTARR - The Squeeze (BENITOLOCO REMIX 1 & 2)
2 remixes back to back of the Gangstarr classic... The Squeeeeeze!
Cause We Got Style "Posing is the art of self-expression. It comprises appearance, fashion, accessories and the art of arranging the body or face in a good pose. Cause We Got Style! is a collection of early European hip hop pose photos. Information about the new American youth culture was still hard to come by, and the youths of Europe had to work out their own ways. Together with graffiti, breakdance, rapping and djing, clothes and attitude were the means of expression. You had to be innovative and use what was available, add details and make your own accessories in orderto stand out and look fresh! Most of the photos in Cause We Got Style! are snapshots taken by kids on their way to a concert, next to a freshly painted graffiti piece, in the street or in the bedroom. The result is as charming as it is revealing. This is a glimpse into a very private photo album, dusted off after years of lying around in the closet. Cause We Got Style! shows photos of unknown teenagers as well as now well-known artists like Goldie, Mode 2, Can 2 and Bando. It contains texts by Akim “Zebster” Walta, D.D.Fresh, Queen Hanifa, Mr Puppet and Dan Tikaret among others. An astonishing document of the early days of European hip hop!"
Top 10 (and a few extra) for Streetypography Flickr.com Group
Here is the www.flickr.com group "Streetypography"'s top 10 of the last quarter of 08'. The group is dedicated to photos of interesting typography of any kind found in the street. Enjoy!!!
(To see the original photos, photostream and titles click on the image)
doughnut
Squad 18 - West Village
GOLD RUSH
Untitled
STORE FRONT: The Disappearing Face Of New York: RALPH'S Discount City
If you would like to submit some photos and they fit within the remit of the group please feel free to contact the group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/745474@N21/
The opinions expressed in these photo are not nessicarily those of the Kool Skool, they are just being shown for people to appreciate. The photos are being shown as a platform to promote the photographer, and remain the sole property of the photographer.
The Kool Skool is a platform dedicated supporting the arts, and as promised we managed to track down Brixton based Photographer Alexander Bartsch.
"Army Steps"
His unique view is gaining a lot of creative acclaim, whether its catching the bashment of Notting Hill Carnival, citizen reporting the BNP's appearance on Question time, or documenting everyday South London Road dramas. Fresh from his recent exhibition we took a few moments to discuss his history and method as working London photographer.
"Holy Bible"
How long have you been a photographer?
I have been taking photos since I had a camera in my hand. I first had access to a darkroom about 10 years ago at school. But it's only in the past year that I have been pushing it and taking it more seriously.
"Saxon Sound"
"Bike In Road"
Was it a gradual thing, or as it something you always knew you wanted to do?
It was a gradual thing, always has been. It was more something to fall back on as I dropped out of more challenging paths. Went through a few stages and influences along the way that changed the way I took flicks. The last and main one was to never go out of my flat without a camera.
Materials
Do you use digital or traditional film stock? Which do you prefer?
I use digital for fashion shoots and colour stuff but for my own work, which is usually black and white, I use mostly film. I have never been good friends with digital photos. Just like vinyl holds sound on a physical medium, film holds light on a negative. That's the beauty of it. You can't hold digital music or digital photography. I like my work to be material. Keeping it analog so far.
"Line & Dirt"
"Love Shades"
Do you feel Black and White images have a stronger impact?
No. I think both colour and black and white have their own use. I shoot colour differently than I would shoot black and white. Just like the colour in a photograph can be attractive to the eye, it can also distract you from the subject.
"Fatal Incident"
"Dunk Head"
"Blue"
How do you describe your photography style. Do you adhere to a certain genre?
I don't adhere to any genre. My photographs are basically my vision of the city and my surroundings. I like to show how I see all things around me. Just like a writer I look around for spots to photograph, interesting situations or just patterns. In a way shooting in the city is kind of like my new bombing, I'm always on the look out. You can even get stopped by police for it!
"Police Trap"
"Tractor"
"Bring Home The Troops"
A lot of your photos, have an element of humour in them, is that an important element in your art form?
A lot of the humour in my pictures was first inspired by an illustrator called Dran and especially from his book 'Fabrique en France'. He uses old boxes and draws something connected to the writing on the box in a gritty sinister style which I can relate to. I do find this side of my work fun and interesting cause you're bringing together 2 subjects and creating a whole new meaning to what's in front of you which gives another dimension to the photography.
"Red & Blue"
"Peace"
Have you been published, or exhibited anywhere?
I've enjoyed showing my work in free spaces. Most of the time I don't have the cash to front for gallery space and find it less hassle and usually less formal. My work was last shown as part of an event in a squatted pub in Bow. The setting was dope and the night turned into a rave till early morning. The next one should be an AUX collective show maybe at the end of the year.
Tizer One ID
My work has been published a bit. A lot of graffiti related magazines, websites and blogs seem to have been my first viewers. Shot the photos for Tizer's spread in Graphotism. But also Hamburger Eyes, a San Francisco based photography mag has been publishing my flix in their issues. I've always loved their work and highly recommend it.
The World is Yours - 25 Years of Music Photography Exhibition by Lawrence Watson
LL Cool J
His retrospective exhibition, comes back to East London on 5th November - 5th December.
Chuck D & Flavor Flav - Public Enemy
Lawrence Watson is a British photographer with a career spanning many decades photographing music legends from Morrissey and David Bowie to Run DMC and Snoop Dogg, he is one of the most talented yet humble photographers that UK country has ever produced.
The Book Club - (TBC) 100 Leonard Street, EC2A 4RH, London
The Kool Skool went along to show our support to the Not Another Drop March through the Brent Borough. It was a beautiful day, and there appeared to be well over 350 people, and considering the media tells you that, (especially young) people are "apathetic", it was amazing to see. Immediately one thing that did stand out was the apparent lack of Media presence, no BBC London, ITN not a single film crew... Perhaps the Media is apathetic?
The March left from Roundwood Park and ended at Wembley Stadium
The Kool Skool N.A.D. - Mini Movie part 1
The relatives represent all sections of the society
The March reflected all ages...
It was very humbling to see so many people united for such a worthy cause. It wasn't a political March in the traditional sense, it was concerned neighbors, family and citizens coming together to demand change. The marchers represented all Races, Ages, Sexes, Religions and Nationalities that make up London united against violence and gang violence.
Vanessa Hyman who sadly lost her son
Relatives listen to the guest speakers
Patrick Jacobs Chairman of N.A.D.
This year the focus was trying to make Londoners think about London as a village, and looking at every person's responsibility to maintain that. The Not Another Drop Chairman, Patrick Jacobs gave a very interesting speech explaining what part of that entails, and our duty as a Citizen of London, or any city.
The Kool Skool N.A.D. - Mini Movie part 2
Local Community Radio DJ showing his support
Members of local government, MPs, members of the London Fire Brigade, Metroplitan Police, London Ambulance, and the Community all came to show their support and respect to the many Marchers, and young people that they have a great value, and deserve to be protected.
Many thanks and respect to Vannessa Hyman, Not Another Drop & all the many people who came to be counted.
