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MARTY for Living Proof Radio. Full podcast episode now on the Living Proof patreon. https://www.patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkMARTY is a graffiti writer from Brooklyn whose name in New York became synonymous with SMART Crew, a collective of graffiti writers, artists & friends whose approach to getting up served as a beacon of ingenuity in the city’s graffiti landscape. Alongside his peers, MARTY’s approach, spot selection and letters had him stand out in an era of graffiti that was rife with talent. He speaks on his time spent heavily involved with writing graffiti, avoiding taxes, Riker’s Island, SMART Crew & more.

Blondey McCoy for Living Proof Radio. Full episode now on the Living Proof patreon. https://www.patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkBlondey McCoy is a British skateboarder and designer who grew up skating at London’s South Bank, a space that played a significant role in shaping his style and way of approaching work.His work later expanded through a long-running partnership with Adidas, for which he designed a signature sneaker line known for its experimental details and clean, unmistakable aesthetic.He went on to establish THAMES MMXX., developing it from a personal art project into a full clothing and board company. While the brand carries hints of the city that raised him, its identity ultimately reflects Blondey’s own vision.

Shoreline Mafia for Living Proof Radio for Living Proof Radio. OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin interviewed by REBOE LNE.Full episode now on the Living Proof Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkShoreline Mafia is a Los Angeles rap group that emerged in the mid-2010s and quickly became one of the defining sounds of modern West Coast street rap. The crew began when OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin met through writing graffiti and East Hollywood’s skate-and-street culture.Their music touches on the realities of hustling, fast money, navigating dangerous environments, wealth, brotherhood and Los Angeles culture.After a breakup in 2020, founding members OhGeesy and Fenix Flexin reunited in 2023, bringing the Shoreline Mafia name back to life as a duo and garnering mass attention with their return.

Danny Diablo / Lord Ezec for Living Proof Radio. Full episode now on the Living Proof patreon. https://www.patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkDanny Diablo, also known as Lord Ezec, is an iconic figure within New York's hardcore and graffiti scenes. Having formed influential bands such as Crown of Thornz during a pivotal era of New York Hardcore, Ezec naturally blended his graffiti background into the music he made; famously using a Cap One quote to introduce the album "Train Yard Blues", an album whose street-graffiti influence is strongly present throughout the record. His music would touch on the multi-faceted style of his life: speaking on emotions, inner-city living and life's problems. Diablo later expanded into hip-hop and crossover styles. Throughout the years, he has remained an active performer and cultural figure, bridging multiple scenes organically. 

EASY for Living Proof Radio, full episode on the Living Proof Patreon. http://patreon.com/livingproofnewyorkEASY is a graffiti writer who began writing around 1982. Alongside his partners JOZ (RIP) and JOSH5, EASY's street-graffiti campaign across all five boroughs of New York set the blueprint for the term "all city". Using high-visibility yet ground-level spot placement with a straightforward approach to large legible tags, EASY's aggressive repetition helped define an era when writers transitioned from the subways to the streets. His legacy lives on through his influence on younger writers and his role in New York’s graffiti history.http://livingproofnewyork.com