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HASH
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STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
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PUT YOU ON THE GAME
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OEUVRE D’ART
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CHEF TO DEF
Tattoos. Once synonymous with gangsters and prison inmates, tattoos are now not only considered an art form, but a part of mainstream society, at least in the general American public. As far as the workplace goes, most professions are still asking their staff to cover up. Little by little, however, employers are beginning to not only accept but truly recognize that the ink on one’s body has nothing to do with the employee’s ability to excel at his or her work. Tattoos are becoming more and more accepted within all sorts of fields, especially in the kitchen. Tatted chefs are being recognized for their skills rather than judged for the ink on their skin, proving that there is more than meets the eye to these inked culinary masters, and Grandmaster Chef Jojo is one of them. Jojo is the embodiment of a self taught countercultural professional, getting the chance to live the dream.
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Rightful King
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DISSIZIT
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RENAISSANCE MAN
We sit with world acclaimed tattoo artist and the charismatic star of Spike TV’s hit series Tattoo Nightmares’–Big Gus. We discuss what it was like being raised on the gritty streets of Los Angeles as a young Chicano, and how Todd McFarlane’s animated series helped spawn the man you see today.
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THE WAX POETIC
We sit down and have a joint session with Ty Dolla $ign, better known by his moniker TY$, to talk about being the current torch bearer for South Central LA, what the biggest differences between 90’s hip-hop and today’s bangers are, and how a DM on Twitter from Wiz Khalifa helped him jumpstart his career.
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The Realist
Realism was an artistic movement that began in France in the 1800s. Realists rejected and revolted against Romanticism along with exaggerated emotionalism and drama of the movement. Rather it sought to portray authentic and contemporary people depicting them with truth and accuracy, whilst not shying away from the abhorrent or vulgar aspects of life.
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Tribal Clique
Streetwear was never intended to be sold in department stores or to be for the masses. It was a counterculture movement where an entire generation of skateboarders, graffiti artists and those with some street smarts could rep their lifestyles and wear their hearts on their sleeves – literally. In fact, the term “streetwear” was uncommon at the time. It was just dope, fresh clothing that allowed people to express themselves through their gear.
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Young Gun
Today, millennials live in on-demand society and expect instantaneous results. From downloaded music, to what’s trending, social media has shaped the way we live and get information. We sit with young and decorated tattoo artist Alec Rodriguez and talk about how he earned this life the old-fashioned way, and the work he put into it to achieve success in the tattoo game. Being young and hungry, are the biggest motivators when it comes to career choices.
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