Posts by Lswann...

  • The Harlem Shake or The Harlem Fake

    The Harlem Shake has taken over the internet in last few weeks, but the history of the dance is a lot more convoluted than just a video meme and also has a connection to graffiti.

    ©12ozProphet - Monday February 18, 2013

  • Mac Miller Named Complex’s Man of Next Year

    The Steel City rapper lands the honor of being named Complex’s first Man of Next Year. He discusses his rocky 2012, including being sued by Lord Finesse and the criticism that drove him to an addiction drinking Lean.

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday January 29, 2013

  • Music: Joey Bada$$ Unorthodox Produced by DJ Premier

    Joey Badass and DJ Premier team up for a new single “Unorthodox”, get the free download after the jump and check the video of the them discussing their collaboration…

    ©12ozProphet - Tuesday January 15, 2013

  • Rapper/Graffiti Artist Miki Grems

    French artist Miki Grems is a Hip-Hop renaissance man as he traverses the worlds of graffiti and rap. Check the video as throws up a dope piece while dropping some lyrics over a Mr. Ogz beat.

    ©12ozProphet - Saturday December 15, 2012

  • Video: Vienna Crew Lets it All Hang Out!

    One of the more interesting videos we have come across, this video shows a crew from Austria hitting up the yards in Vienna for some vandalism with fire extinguishers. Clothing, for them, is optional.

    ©12ozProphet - Monday December 10, 2012

  • Hector “Macho” Camacho R.I.P.

    Hector Macho Camacho will be remembered as a great boxer, but he also had a little history with graffiti. During the early eighties he joined then New York City Mayor Ed Koch for his media campaign against graffiti.

    ©12ozProphet - Sunday November 25, 2012

  • Music Video: KRS-One Disaster Kit (Hurricane Sandy)

    In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, the legendary KRS-One drops this new track on how to survive in the face of disaster.

    ©12ozProphet - Friday November 16, 2012

  • NYC Subway Map “Hurricane Sandy Edition”

    The damage done by Hurricane Sandy forces MTA to modify the NYC subway map.

    ©12ozProphet - Thursday November 01, 2012

  • Video: The Economics of Skateboarding

    The Financial Times produced this video on the economy of skateboarding featuring veteran skateboarder Lance Mountain and Sole Technologies CEO Pierre André Senizergues.

    ©12ozProphet - Sunday September 30, 2012

  • Preview: Sen 2 “Live, Breathe and Write” at Camaradas El Barrio...

    Tonight Camaradas El Barrio hosts the opening for Sen2’s solo show Live, Breathe and Write. The veteran Bronx bomber will be displaying his distinctive style and legendary NYC DJ Bobbito Garcia will be on the wheels of steel for his monthly party at Carmaradas. Check the flyer below for all the info.

    ©12ozProphet - Monday August 06, 2012

  • Redy Roc Reds, T-Kid and Easto MF DOOM Gone Fishing in Bridgeport

    Redy Roc Reds, T-Kid and Easto with a Dope MF Doom Gone Fishing wall at the Bridgeport Arts Fest last week.

    ©12ozProphet - Wednesday July 11, 2012

  • Artist Talk: “Ladies First” presented by James Top TODAY

    Today! Azucarera gallery and James Top presents: Ladies First an International All Female Art Show. Artist Talk.

    ©12ozProphet - Saturday July 07, 2012