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Graffiti NYC: Hugo Martinez Video Close Up

By Q Ball | March 16, 2010

The original school of New York City graff writing is here in this video close up with the great gallery pioneer, Hugo Martinez. This is good piece for all of you graff historians, especially if you have not read the book Graffiti NYC. Stop, look, and listen right now!

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The Hip Hop Files: A Short Piece On Martha Cooper

By Q Ball | February 26, 2010

Check out this video short about The First Media Queen of Hip Hop, Martha Cooper. It is a very nice candid piece about one of her more recent works The Hip Hop Files: Photographs, 1979 – 1984. You do not want to miss this!

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Still Keeping It Street: The Ecko Brand and Video Selections

By Q Ball | February 19, 2010

Many companies and organizations of the Hip Hop culture and have come and gone over the years, but those few who have survived have always stuck to their brand principle by keeping it true to the streets. Without the streets where would they be today which is why today’s article is about the brand of Marc Ecko. Read it right here!

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Graff Writing Innovation, Inspiration, And Digital Technology

By Q Ball | January 31, 2010

Graff writers and street artists know no limits. They thrive off of practicality and MacGyver-like spontaneity with their resources. If there is anyone who’s voice will not be denied it will definitely be the Graff writer. Be inspired and click right here!

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East3 Gettin Up: A Time Lapse Graffiti Video

By FRESHH Symposium Guest | January 28, 2010

Here is a lovely Graff article about that brother East-3 rockin’ the paints in a time lapse video. Just kick back and indulge in the splash of color and energy. That flavors are there!

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Graffiti In Oakland: Alive & Well!

By FRESHH Symposium Guest | January 24, 2010

California’s Bay Area is one of the world’s hotbeds for graff writing and street art. Check out these photographs contributed by MixCrate.com on some of the wickedest pieces and characters found in the yards in Oakland!

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Beat Street: Best Hip Hop Movie in Hollywood

By Q Ball | December 27, 2009

We got another Hip Hop classic for you today! If you have never seen Beat Street you are a duck. I mean who has never seen this movie classic? Well, many people have not seen it as of yet which is why we are posting it today! It is as authentic as Hollywood could get in capturing the essence of Hip Hop culture. Click here now!

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Style Wars: The Original Hip Hop Documentary

By Q Ball | December 25, 2009

Have you ever watched Hip Hop’s first documentary, Style Wars? Are you a true school head? Well what is stopping you from watching it now? Click here right now, and take a peek when Hip Hop was growing and improving at a rapid pace by battling style for style!

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Wild Style: The Original Hip Hop Movie For All Who Are Down By Law!

By Q Ball | December 22, 2009

The original Hip Hop movie shot in the early days of the Hip Hop culture in the South Bronx is here for your viewing pleasure. Before the glamour and glitter of Hip Hop and big budget films with rappers as actors; Wild Style was the first to bring Hip Hop from the hood to the big screen. Watch the classic flick right now!

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Bombin’: Old School UK Graff and Hip Hop Documentary

By Q Ball | December 20, 2009

We have another old school Hip Hop in the UK documentary for you. This time we get to see the growing influence of Hip Hop with the British youth as well as the legendary Goldie bonding with Brim and Afrika Bambaataa. This is an enjoyable piece to watch. Check it out now!

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