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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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Student of the game
Respect. Everyone wants it, no one wants to give it, and you can’t simply buy it. It takes commitment, skill, and perseverance to earn respect, and world renown tattoo artist, “Horiyen” Jess Yen has undoubtedly earned it. With his dedication to the Japanese tradition of Tebori (‘hand carved’ tattooing) as well as his family of students, the Taiwan native has breathed life back into a lost generation of tattooing by mastering authentic tools and traditional techniques to preserve an ancient artform that has in recent years become a celebrity-riddled trend rather than a mark of tradition or affiliation.
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THE VIRTUOSO
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The Original Jackass
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