Episode 6: RUSTE NBC HI

BeNeR1 is a graffiti writer from Hanover, Germany who is active since 1998. He lived in Johannesburg during his childhood and is a member of the Envious Crew. His body of work has a mainly realistic approach, but his love for letters is deeply rooted in his passion for the graff culture.Host: @biasProducer: @snoek.snoekArtist: @bener1graffitiDesign: @diaz_unoLogo: @drakes_work

In this episode we speak to Core, the biological brother of Dizoe. We talk about his development from classic wild style into futuristic and experimental graffiti and about his great love of Star Wars and his journeys within the style wars galaxy.Host: @biasProducer: @snoek.snoekArtist: @corel_drawDesign: @diaz_unoLogo: @drakes_work

DIZOE /RCA/KDS/IGM/ACKDIZOE Has been writing since 2003 and finally settled on his name in 2005. His graffiti roots are in Karlsruhe, Germany, and his biggest passion in life is style writing,  traveling and meeting new people!

In this episode we speak to Offline Guys team member and editor “DIAZ” about graffiti in Karlsruhe Germany and about self development, travel and reflection! Enjoy!Follow DIAZ and Offline Guys on IG:‪@offlineguyspodcast‬ @diaz_unoLogo: @drakes_workDesign: @diaz_unoHost: @biasProduction: @snoek.snoek

In this episode we speak to one of Johannesburg’s bombing young-guns. We learn about his mindset and what motivates him to relentlessly hit the streets of Jozi. Follow on IG: @trapmeister_ Logo: @drakes_work Design: @diaz_uno Host: @bias Production: @snoek.snoek

To kick off the new year we bring you one of Americas most laid back and funky style writers. In this episode we talk about life, travel and some crazy graffiti stories that you definitely don’t want to miss! Follow on IG: @ruste_bee Logo: @drakes_work Design: @diaz_uno Host: @bias Production: @snoek.snoek

On this weeks episode we speak to mid to late nineties writer Skiet NME. For the last three decades he has shown constant progression and dynamic styles that have moved with the period. We speak to him about the early links between the Cape Town and Johannesburg scenes and about the political climate of South Africa then and now. Follow on ig: @skietnme Logo: @drakes_work Design: @diaz_uno Produced: @snoek.snoek

In this episode we speak to early female pioneer Motel 40HK PGS. Motel started painting in 2003, she then went overseas in 2009 and then spent the next 15 years painting and baking burners between the UK, Norway and South Africa. She has had solo shows in London, Amsterdam, Oslo, Cape Town and Los Angeles. Motel was one of the earliest participants in Rime’s exchange program and we are super grateful to talk to her. Instagram: @motelseven7Enquiries and questions from toys to [email protected]

For our third episode of OG’s we are excited to  bring you TOWER, one of South Africa’s 1st generation writers with about 25 years of experience under his belt. In this episode we talk about painting trains, his personal journey and some of the early history of the Johannesburg graffiti scene. ***Don’t forget to rate/review and subscribe so that you don’t miss up and coming episodes and special interviews/giveaways*** FollowInstagram: tower_graffitiWebsite: www.thetalkingvandal.co.zaEnquiries: [email protected]

Bulk is a classic Dutch style writer that most consider to be an all-rounder. Bulk has been consistently yet chaotically and energetically painting every surface imaginable for the last 15 years. Bulk lived in Cape Town for almost a year and in this episode we learn more about their thoughts on living/painting in South Africa as well as share stories and perspectives about their adventures abroad.   Instagram: @thephatboys Enquiries: [email protected]