Q When were your formative years?
A From 1978 to Present…
Q Nearest city while growing up?
A London and New York
Q Who, or what, has had an influence in the following areas?
Music: Beatles, Madness, Jurassic 5, The Specials, U2, Duke Ellington, Coldplay, Police, Tribe Called Quest, Depeche Mode, Doors, Corinne Bailey-Rae..to name a few
Art: Henri Matisse, Amedeo Modigliani, Tara McPherson, Justin Bua and Banksy.
Fashion: Adidas, Vans, 26Red [namebrand of now defunct Surf/Skate wear from late 90’s] Levi’s, Fruit of the Loom boxers
Film: Martin Scorcese, Spike Lee, Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Spike Jonze, George Lucas
Literature: Nick Hornby, Roger Hargreaves, Irvine Welsh, Edgar Allen Poe, Pablo Neruda, Stephen King
City/Place: London, New York, Cali Colombia and Miami
Q How have you made your mark on urban culture?
A I’ve made small marks around…just have to look real hard.
Q What made you realize that urban culture was changing?
A When I noticed there was a ton of books in the Art section at Barnes devoted to Urban Art. Sweet!
Q When was that?
A First one I saw…2007
Q Who should be recognized in this project?
A Anyone and everyone who has that creative urge. Make your mark, show it, share it.
Q What is your favourite food?
A Baked Ziti, Seafood War Bar, Bandeja Paisa, Pandebonos, Buñuelos, Lentil Yani, Sancocho de Gallina, Negimaki, Bangers and Mash.
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