Gabriel's update @ Gimmelove2 Dunlop St.

Here are a few pieces I've completed during my trip to Europe. I must say i had a lot of fun there. I also wanna thank the studios i worked at for their hospitality during my visit. Cheers!





Here comes some of my in-progress pieces. Enjoy.





-Gabriel

Lionel & Zhixian's update from Gimmelove2 @ Dunlop Street.

It's Lionel! What should i say? You guys know it. Bright colors, clean lines and neat lines. With long years of experience comes great understanding. Simply love it all.







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A nice Tibetan skull by Zhixian. It was actually done 1 year ago but this customer came by the studio today so i took a picture. Good work!



-Gabriel

OS GEMEOS PUERTO RICO

PUERTO RICO POLITICAL GRAFFITI

back from 1992 til now ive seen the craziest shit writen on walls this was one of them . it translates the vocero(puerto rican news paper) news for dummies. i found it pretty funny . ive seen others that said vocero rat haven . later during the year ill post up more

st .thomas

a little some thing i found while i lived in the us virgin islands

GOYA !

OK people have been asking why goya . to be honest i wanted to change it up a bit after so many years of rockin blen pieces idecided to do some thing diferent every now and then i would rock a melo piece . but goya seemed to be way diferent it explains who i am (latino) and it was also a word i heard alot when i lived in nyc from 1974 to 1992 goya was usally used to call out a latino . not like the word spic . but in just a latin way morenos (african american) would call us it would be goya, mira mira, or just plain YO papi! . looking at "graff" nowa days the names dont say much so im giving goya a chance among many others im gonna try out . i always looked up to many tc 5 writers that used diferent names (web, seven, yard) (doc,arab,supreme) (sye,peso) and siad fuck it lets do this . so from time to time you will see diferent pieces hope evry body likes them and well if you dont fuck it !

BLEN 167

KINGS OF SKIN GRAFFITI TATTOO BOOK BY ALAN KET

Many graffiti writers in their quest to improve their artistic talent and earn an honest living have naturally gravitated towards other artistic endeavors. Since the 1970s these artists have made the leap to become muralists, fashion designers, art directors, and as of late tattoo artists. Similar to the graffiti movement in which the artists battle with one another in the public eye to be the best and most respected the same goes within the tattoo world. These spray paint technicians with their color mastery and wild styles are making a splash worldwide and changing the face of the tattoo business by adding their bold letters and thus creating a new visual language for the skin. A language filled with graffiti style burners and characters that are a departure from the standard tribal design and sailor styles. Join us in celebrating the artwork of the best artists that have transitioned from the streets to the tattoo shops around the world including Jason Kundel, Mr. Went, Med, Ces, Chucho, and many more.


THANKS AGIAN GOES TO KET FOR LOOKING OUT IN PUTTING ME IN THE BOOK AS WELL AS ANOTHER PUERTO RICO "GRAFF" WRITER FIBS FROM THE OS CRU

SPEAR SSR (PUERTO RICO)

DWEK AND PUN AD)M CREW (EXPRESS YOUR SKILLS EVENT

BEAR 167 THE DEATH SQUAD

this piece lasted from 1983 till 2005









one of my biggest influences ever . rest in peace kwame! i Speak to your daughter all the time. AND WHATS UP to moon and mane tds . thanks to dee3 mg boys and fuzz one for helping his daughter get some flicks. if any one has any let me know so i can send them to her .

BLEN 167
HIGH BRIDGE !

BATTLE!!!

My compadre in the writing fraternity said it best!! (SADE)
A Burner- is a term that in the early days of the NYC modern day graffiti described a “piece” or composition consisting of an elaborate rendition of a writer’s name meant to “burn” the opposition or declare a writers status in style. It was meant to communicate the notion, “I’m better than you!” But it did not mean, “I’m better than you” as a person or in life, but that I’m better than you with my graffiti style.
on the 30th of may we will be holding puerto ricos first writing battle !! its stricky out of fun but i know both parties will be rocking it personal lol . who holds the crown of puerto ricos best ? we'll see!!

EPIC AND GLOS PUERTO RICO

2 OF PUERTO RICOS UP AND COMING WRITERS EPIC AND GLOS . BMS

REVOK AND COPE BURN NEW YORK

GURU REST IN PIECE!

Guru has passed away yesterday morning (April 19) after a long battle with cancer.

According to Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.

Since the onset of illness, Guru tried to live a “normal” life as an influential and outstanding musician, loving father, family man, and best friend. Doctors encouraged Guru to think positive that the cancer can be arrested and that a full recovery is possible but several special treatments including hard hitting chemotherapies failed.

While in hospital with terminal cancer, Guru wrote a letter, which was provided by Solar, to his fans addressing his illness, his shining music career, his family and loved ones.

“I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options. I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting,” read the official Guru statement.

“My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.”

Guru, born Keith Elam, rose to fame in the 80’s as the founder of the legendary rap group GangStarr. The group released the classic single Words I Manifest followed by their critically acclaimed debut album No More Mr. Nice Guy (1989) and the classic album Step In The Arena (1991). Guru was the first artist to truly blend Hip-Hop with Live Jazz beginning in 1993, and seeing the vast influences his Jazzmatazz concept has had on the industry, it is clear that Guru’s musical contributions have been way ahead of their time. Guru has worked with such great artists as Herbie Hancock, Isaac Hayes, Donald Byrd, Ramsey Lewis, Roy Ayers, Chaka Kahn, Branford Marsalis, David Sanborn, Bob James, Erykah Badu, The Roots, Common, Angie Stone, Jamiroquai, Macy Gray and Damien Marley, to name a few. Despite the fact that Guru isn’t hailing from New York, he is noted as a pioneer of the New York sound and true lyrical Hip-Hop. Guru later on joined forces with hit producer Solar and formed his label 7 Grand Records with the goal to keep “real” Hip-Hop alive.

Guru’s longtime partner, Solar, issues an official statement about the lost of the legendary MC which you can read below:

“The world has lost one of the best MCs and Hip-Hop icons of all time — my loyal best friend, partner, and brother, Guru! Guru has been battling cancer for well over a year and has lost his battle! This is a matter that Guru wanted private until he could beat it but tragically this did not happen. The cancer took him. Now the world has lost a great man and a true genius. For the fans that reached out with love and support, I can’t tell you how much that meant to Guru and myself. Guru prepared this letter [read above] while he was in the hospital for the fans. I hope now that Guru has moved on to a better place! Guru is a great Black American Hero and should always be remembered as such and he is much more that just a Hip-Hop icon — he has changed the world for the better. I salute my fallen brother Guru! He will be missed tremendously!” Solar stated.

We will sorely miss Guru, both from a personal and from a professional standpoint. Our warmest condolences to Guru’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

MIRAGE (rip)