The Secret World of New York Underground Graffiti

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  • @AsphaltAnarchy
    @AsphaltAnarchy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +69

    When I was a teenager, I worked at an ice cream store in a mall and would trade ice cream for food to a local graffiti artist who worked at the Panda Express. We became friends through this haha. He was well known and respected in the local graffiti community. He would have me roll with him on countless occasions to "hit up" and in the process we would have some amazing conversations. Sometimes they were whispered to keep from being caught, other times we could relax more and drink some tall cans and smoke a joint. This friendship although in a risky setting kept me from getting in a lot of trouble in other aspects of my life. As I got older, he was there to guide me on the right path. Getting a career, being present for my daughter, learning to manage my anger and spread love. This episode made me feel like I was that 17-year-old fearless kid again watching my older homies back while getting kicked some knowledge from an OG. RIP King PLEX 83

    • @Solarris
      @Solarris 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      RIP to the OG PLEX

  • @powellpker
    @powellpker ปีที่แล้ว +386

    i dont think u realise how much of a legend niceo is.. Dude gets up and BIG too..
    All writers take part in tagging no matter the skill level.. it is the fundamental part of graffiti.

    • @pierce9019
      @pierce9019 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Writers? What you writing?

    • @atatctd
      @atatctd ปีที่แล้ว +13

      ​@@pierce9019 writers is just a term used by artists to talk about graffiti artists.

    • @Cekios
      @Cekios ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Might be a legend (only in NY) yet his style and can control suck.

    • @anthonyforde2772
      @anthonyforde2772 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@pierce9019 writing their name. That’s why they are called writers

    • @pierce9019
      @pierce9019 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@anthonyforde2772 I see, still feels goofy calling people that paint on walls writers, either artist or vandal depending on the location seems more appropriate

  • @jtejk57
    @jtejk57 ปีที่แล้ว +790

    Bushcamp was a perfect guy to interview/have as a guide for this video. You can tell how passionate he is about this stuff ! Great vid Tommy

    • @PrincessAddie14
      @PrincessAddie14 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      The perfect idiot that got them caught I would never roll with that dude

    • @drdavinsky
      @drdavinsky ปีที่แล้ว +17

      He looks like beetle juice

    • @ryanhowe2259
      @ryanhowe2259 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Seriously dude is gonna get cooked showing his face

    • @henriluehring319
      @henriluehring319 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ryanhowe2259 bro bushcamp has been writing for years and has had his face on social media for a while now I agree it’s not the smartest idea but pretty sure he doesn’t have a record (correct me if I’m wrong)

    • @henriluehring319
      @henriluehring319 ปีที่แล้ว

      Idk he’s had his face up and I don’t think it’s caused him much trouble

  • @Coffee_Gamer
    @Coffee_Gamer ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Pretty soon tommy is gonna be in the middle of a war interviewing soldiers and running through cover for his documentaries. Dude is dedicated. What an amazing job.

    • @TheLifePhoenix
      @TheLifePhoenix ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cuz he’s getting rich doing it. Course yo

    • @iRxshed
      @iRxshed ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheLifePhoenixno he’s not do yo homework youngin. most of his videos are demonetized

    • @matthewlogan4267
      @matthewlogan4267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Philly did it first

  • @cosmiccharlie8006
    @cosmiccharlie8006 ปีที่แล้ว +306

    Love it, but I wish it was longer and more in depth. With NYC's graffiti history there are so many old school writers and other more current writers you could have also linked with. With NYC graf there's so much history and so many stories to be told. But im glad you covered the tiny bit you did.

    • @Kreem415
      @Kreem415 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      There’s a lot of beef too tho. These old cats don’t really like the newer style peeps

    • @Lil-Britches
      @Lil-Britches ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Your should watch "Infamy" it's a really good graffiti documentary. I've been writing over 17yrs I'm in my 30s+ and I still write not gonna stop.

    • @andy_182
      @andy_182 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      im guessing its just hard for TommyG to cold call random big names and say "Hey I wanna talk to you with a big fat camera in your face, hows that?"
      Happy hes able to get at least footage with someone unique

    • @gallarzo916
      @gallarzo916 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tommy’s theme seems to be sticking with one person and letting that person take Tommy into their world.

    • @dlife7427
      @dlife7427 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to the channel.

  • @pearlssbu8749
    @pearlssbu8749 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Im a writer from nyc and was literally praying you would do something like this. I know all these guys and this video just made my day

  • @taevs
    @taevs ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Shoutout to all the people keeping the graffiti culture alive, and shoutout to Tommy for making great content.

  • @Dnt_Push
    @Dnt_Push ปีที่แล้ว +27

    This brought back some good memories! Climbing on rooftops and bridges, running from the cops. Some of the most fun I ever had!

  • @bentleyv1233
    @bentleyv1233 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I’ve been part of the graff scene since I was 13 and I’m 22 now. Im one of the very few younger writers in my city (New Haven, CT) that breathes graff. People still do it, but not as many young writers do it fr they just fucking around. So I love that you’re exposing my generation to this way of life.
    My Pops wrote in Brooklyn in the 90s and I used to love taking the train down w him as a kid and seeing the pieces. THANK YOU Tommy G for documenting this iconic part of American culture ❤🙏

    • @wapkrillzjr4996
      @wapkrillzjr4996 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in Shelton and there's pretty dope huge spots like abandoned train tracks under highway that has half a football field long walls on both sides and there's huge pieces on every inch of it

    • @charlesphilips2920
      @charlesphilips2920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wapkrillzjr4996 north haven newhaven all the way up the rails to hartford are some nice1s also the fright yard muddyriver under the q

  • @landonpayne6263
    @landonpayne6263 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    Pleaseeee film graffiti bombers its a totally different game. climbing buildings, catching fills infront of people, running from the feds. Alot of writers like the rush of being in the streets and not chill spots like this hahaha no hate but it would be way more interesting

    • @TommyGMcGee
      @TommyGMcGee  ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Get me a connection and I will do it! @tommygmcgee

    • @landonpayne6263
      @landonpayne6263 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      ​@@TommyGMcGee i can send you some stuff but im from toronto

    • @skam713
      @skam713 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Bruh I'm a street bomber from Houston hit me up all my homies are street bombers as well...by the way I love that song by the roots lol

    • @jayceja2205
      @jayceja2205 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TommyGMcGee🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

    • @PlutoTheGod
      @PlutoTheGod ปีที่แล้ว +15

      He doesn’t understand bombing and neither does like 95% of society. It’s something only other writers are into honestly. Some things are best just left to be found and understood on their own!

  • @embodimentofgraff6604
    @embodimentofgraff6604 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    This is very cool. As a writer my self, tunnels and chill spots like those are only a part of the scene. Lots of writers hit red hot spots that are very visible and dangerous. Those writers focus on getting up than dropping burners in a chill spot.

  • @Provoke2k
    @Provoke2k ปีที่แล้ว +5

    bro said nobody was about to pull up lmaoo the whole fire department came outta nowhere

  • @avori333
    @avori333 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Shoutout to tommy for putting all his time into these videos. ❤

  • @Slayerrrrrr
    @Slayerrrrrr ปีที่แล้ว +186

    Shoutout to all the NYC writers putting in work keeping the culture alive!

    • @cyclingtexas1670
      @cyclingtexas1670 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      What culture? Vandalism

    • @KCurioso7
      @KCurioso7 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cyclingtexas1670 you nerd you wish u were a cool Whyte boy you just a nerd

    • @CANControlGRAFFITI
      @CANControlGRAFFITI ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@cyclingtexas1670 nothings being destroyed. It’s just paint. If you ride bikes you should know by now to stay in your lane

    • @cyclingtexas1670
      @cyclingtexas1670 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CANControlGRAFFITI tax dollars are being destroyed. Graffiti costs a lot of money to abate not to mention its other peoples property. So yes things are being damaged

    • @downmfer
      @downmfer ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@cyclingtexas1670 you sound fun at parties

  • @evanparnaby4210
    @evanparnaby4210 ปีที่แล้ว +583

    I love that tommy is getting his well deserved fame filming these documentaries showing people the dark side of life. Much love brother ❤

    • @Jerm762
      @Jerm762 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao you’re a bot ahh npc

    • @triple_gem_shining
      @triple_gem_shining ปีที่แล้ว +64

      Ain't necessarily dark. Some of it is. But graffiti ain't dark. It's rad!

    • @JohnSmith-bw6pv
      @JohnSmith-bw6pv ปีที่แล้ว

      This guy is beyond cringey and corny mind as well have a news reporter make this :|

    • @thatboycooks
      @thatboycooks ปีที่แล้ว +38

      This aint the "dark side" of life

    • @Scribble336
      @Scribble336 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Dark side of life😂😂😂
      It's art man.

  • @michaelallen3395
    @michaelallen3395 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I only came across your channel today and so far I've now spent the past few hours watching your video's and think they're great. You and your crew do an amazing job because your all respectful towards everyone you interview, you come across as a really likeable character that asks the right questions so us viewers aren't left scratching our heads. Love to see alot more on people in America as I live in London UK and we have alot of similar issues but not come across anyone yet that does what you guy's do. Lol.

  • @spencer30000
    @spencer30000 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    That dude is my favorite from any doc so far. What a legend. This video was dope

  • @tuborglite9673
    @tuborglite9673 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Props to the firefighters for being so chill about it. They even wrote cavemen for giggles, lol. I used to be a pretty big writer in the mid 90's early 20's. I really miss those days

    • @Buddhapyro
      @Buddhapyro ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Tf they gonna do other then call the cops 😂

  • @loganthedoctor
    @loganthedoctor ปีที่แล้ว +4

    By far favorite video. Explore more of the underground physical art scene. It’s the art of our day.

  • @Angellll666
    @Angellll666 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Been on the Graff game for a few years now, seeing Tommy posting bout the art of it all it's crazy keeping up !🔥💪🏻

  • @AntiH3r084
    @AntiH3r084 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    i love the wibe down in the tunnels, seems like a chill spot to go and check out. It reminds me of when i just walked the trainline taking photos and looking for cool spots to paint. Now i only paint semilegal walls under the highway. But back in the days we where hitting subway stations! Its so quiet at the same time you can feel the adrenaline rush when you hear a noise. And i love to take the subway to the station the next day to check it out before they buff it. Much love from Oslo Norway! :)

  • @My_Alchemical_Romance
    @My_Alchemical_Romance ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Firefighters goin down for their “smoke” break. Hahaha
    We need full hour long episodes!

  • @RallEeyeRedact
    @RallEeyeRedact ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So many different cities you could do this in. Detroit, LA, SF etc. I wish this vid was 3 times longer. But thanks for this. Loved graff since 92’ and will forever love it.

    • @coleslaw7524
      @coleslaw7524 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely and just dropped with tron in the d and I hope he got more graf content

  • @soupy7948
    @soupy7948 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    YESS!! thanks for delivering. i requested this like... a couple months ago. once again, love you tommy.

    • @alexcedillo4408
      @alexcedillo4408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Appreciate you if he made this cause of your comment 😭🔥🔥

  • @PitudoOnFridays
    @PitudoOnFridays ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bushcamp is a G bro. Most of the graffiti artist I know are older people. Their prime was in the 90’s.

    • @couchmayne4351
      @couchmayne4351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dam I feel like I’m getting old I started painting in 06 but just tags didn’t get to bomb until 2013 then I kept moving up wigs I would’ve started bombing early would’ve been more beast I just started my graff channel to document my shit

  • @zanez7953
    @zanez7953 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    By far one of the most interesting topics you've talked about, when I was a kid I was always curious about graffiti and the culture around it. Thank you for this amazing video :)))

  • @damiendaes7940
    @damiendaes7940 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    That’s niceo dudes a legend . Keep the graff stuff coming

    • @vincentcorcoran6247
      @vincentcorcoran6247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's my old bombing partner,and one of my best friends

  • @maplejakee
    @maplejakee ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bush is so natural and funny on camera for these types of gritty documentaries lol

  • @HecticTKS
    @HecticTKS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These videos go CRAZY!

  • @unilumb4066
    @unilumb4066 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You can see the passion and the artistry that resides within BUSHCAMP it is unearthly

  • @DontCareNotListening
    @DontCareNotListening ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bushcamp is a living legend anywhere you go. If you spray, you know Bushcamp.

  • @alexcedillo4408
    @alexcedillo4408 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Tommy covering the graph scene is dope 🔥🔥

  • @anything_idc_
    @anything_idc_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy you blew up for real dawg! Your on the 1 mill grind now my brother. You got it no problem💯💯 great video big dawg

  • @brimzs
    @brimzs ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love Graff I'm from UK and I've seen some amazing stuff . Especially in Spain they had some of the illest shiz I e ever seen in Seville . Its nice to see the Big Apple writers doing their stuff big respect to all the real writers out there fr. That Raekwon piece was priceless . This guy was a real one great content Tommy u killing it atm.

    • @stokeyone
      @stokeyone ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just came back from malaga Spain I'm from UK. Your right there writers are on some other shit man they are crazy good

    • @John-mf6ky
      @John-mf6ky ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm not really into euro style, but dudes across the pond definitely get down. Still hitting trains (insides and outsides) too.

    • @matthewlogan4267
      @matthewlogan4267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Then youz will love philly we started it modern ghetto Graffiti came from uz philadephians

  • @severlst2293
    @severlst2293 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Cool guy. He was really chill about explaining tags, getting up, and pieces to you. I’m mad jealous of the spots in New York.

  • @MikeyNY
    @MikeyNY ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I never saw this coming. I got into the game when I was a lil kid. A lot of talent in the city. Rip Zexor WTO and shout out to graffiti wanderer

  • @jtejk57
    @jtejk57 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    10:23 Miguel is a real one 😂😂

  • @DesperadoDufel
    @DesperadoDufel ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hyped for this one...Tommy G + Underground shit + Graffiti =🔥🔥🔥🐶

  • @fsrobertson2366
    @fsrobertson2366 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! I love BushCamp gear, especially the T-shirts! Nice is my favorite!

  • @TheGraveyShow
    @TheGraveyShow ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I used to be a writer and have done a ton of missions with real crews, not trying to catch any felonies for trains or throwups at this point in my life but graffiti helped shape me as a teen. Big ups to the writers still out there doing their thing and expressing themselves. Good to see it still alive in some sense. Long live NYC Graff. Shoutout JA, Klops, Cope,TFV, EZK.

    • @libtards
      @libtards ปีที่แล้ว +15

      You can go for year and years never getting caught if you do it solo all my homies write but I never join em cuz all of them have been caught several times over the years

    • @STOPSYPHER
      @STOPSYPHER ปีที่แล้ว

      @@libtards “you can go for years without getting caught but I don’t know anyone who hasn’t gotten caught”

    • @TheGraveyShow
      @TheGraveyShow ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@libtards Yeah if you want any longevity in the game, solo missions are key.

    • @rhettsmithford1475
      @rhettsmithford1475 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      only toys retire.

    • @clouix
      @clouix ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Les GouBrandon why you care about something you dont own

  • @deputybenns670
    @deputybenns670 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Tommy is such a good TH-camr I love all his videos keep up the good work!

  • @saltyboi2435
    @saltyboi2435 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The freedom tunnels (the place this was recorded) is an amazing place, me and my friends go there sometimes. Its wild down there cus sometimes homeless guys chill there and u gotta watch out cus theyre dangerous

  • @IamBracken
    @IamBracken ปีที่แล้ว +5

    yo my guy the production value and overall flow of your vids have gotten so much cleaner bro! keep that shit comin!

  • @Lil-Britches
    @Lil-Britches ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been writing for so long I don't even really give it much thought. I'm a grown ass man. Lol honestly I'll prolly do it till I die. I got into it through art and breakdancing, then tattooing. Painting letters as tall as you can reach is so much fun. It's a love letter to the streets. FGCrew 512 ATX

  • @syrupx511
    @syrupx511 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When he said bushcamp I knew it was niceo....nyc legend

  • @emmanuelmartinez5588
    @emmanuelmartinez5588 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Support Tommy G at all cost! Big dawg gotta eat to keep these fire ass episodes going 🔥🔥🔥

  • @DevinTheDivine
    @DevinTheDivine ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wonder if they got silent alarms on those doors. Maybe that's why the fire department showed up. That's crazy af though. Dope video G

    • @nodnoc
      @nodnoc ปีที่แล้ว

      big possibility

    • @majorgudan6567
      @majorgudan6567 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      they dont rn i think they just go down there to smoke maybe or cuz they think its a cool spot

  • @Adam-nv9zo
    @Adam-nv9zo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Tommy with another banger.

  • @OwenJc00
    @OwenJc00 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I found you through the KIA boyz video and ive binged watched all your videos since

  • @Alan-ks3tk
    @Alan-ks3tk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a long term writer myself it's good to see youtubers checking the scene out! Peace from Australia!

  • @Dead2you
    @Dead2you ปีที่แล้ว +3

    big OG Niceo! no shit, dude. this guy has no idea he's in the presence of greatness. what a fucking guide to have. truly a once in a lifetime experience. shoutout all my AUB's OSH PT's (@6:04) BTM's 3A's IBU's MDP's holding down the PNW and west coast in NYC. FreshPaint is a cool dude, too. love his channel.

  • @rinrae26
    @rinrae26 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not me sitting outside a tire shop in Wichita “out of town” from Kansas City & being right next to a train watching all of the ART going by feet away from me admiring the talent…then this man Tommy popping up with a history of ART!

    • @rinrae26
      @rinrae26 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, I paused this video at 47 seconds & wrote this….

    • @Nxck47
      @Nxck47 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rinrae26 47

  • @yoyo-sn6mx
    @yoyo-sn6mx ปีที่แล้ว +6

    i’ve been waiting for a graff episode

    • @matthewlogan4267
      @matthewlogan4267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ya philly created graffiti we were the ones that started it new york jocked off of uz

    • @yoyo-sn6mx
      @yoyo-sn6mx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@matthewlogan4267 fye

  • @wordbird7
    @wordbird7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Each upload is a banger!!! Thanks for showing us the inside of certain hobbies🤟🏻

  • @kevhutchhustle
    @kevhutchhustle ปีที่แล้ว +7

    CM is not only a movement.
    It is definitely the criminal minded brand straight Outta NYC. Thanks for showing my brother Much love Tommy G.
    Respect Milwaukee and all those with the criminal minded state of mind of prosperity across the globe. We are all CM. Thanks for your support. Keep truth. Keep graffiti, keep hip-hop culture alive. . My brother and our family thank you!
    Peace and love from Kev Lova, aka Chicken Lova aka Kev Hutch aka Philly Blunt CM , CMOM.

    • @matthewlogan4267
      @matthewlogan4267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Philly started the tagin graffiti we waz the first niggas to do graffiti

    • @matthewlogan4267
      @matthewlogan4267 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Philly waz da city that started graffiti before new yourk

  • @DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords
    @DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords ปีที่แล้ว +54

    As a person that lives next to a Fire House, It Was Way More Suspicious Those Fire Fighters Was There! What Fire? Who Needed Assistance?

    • @dg8522
      @dg8522 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      They kept saying to put the camera away too

    • @DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords
      @DonaldHendleyBklynvexRecords ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@dg8522 yes it says alot! If they're the ones with the right to be there why so hostile to the Cam of all things? They wasn't calling cops because they didn't belong there as well!!! This world is nasty y'all stay vigilant and aware!!

    • @anthonytorres4375
      @anthonytorres4375 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They were probably doing training exercises.

    • @nodnoc
      @nodnoc ปีที่แล้ว +2

      they were wearing a bunch of gear so they were probably doing training,

    • @lucasskovgaard3526
      @lucasskovgaard3526 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      it's their smoking spot

  • @Synthetic-Chicken
    @Synthetic-Chicken ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Being from a smaller city compared to New York, its crazy the amount of space and buildings you guys have to scale and get up.

    • @Lil-Britches
      @Lil-Britches ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I'm in Austin and it's not hard to get up here at all. Also people don't fuck with you. I've painted midday in very public places and nothing has ever happened. It's just like "okay that guy really is doing that right now" like yeah your not gonna get out your car and stop me. I'll be gone the time the cops get there. Just look at the color scheme I'm using and the tonal choices I've made. ❤

    • @Synthetic-Chicken
      @Synthetic-Chicken ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lil-Britches Yeah bit different here in NZ, a lot of uppity Karens who would report you. I've always been close to the cities even as big as they are, nothing compared to New York but we had to find good places to do big pieces discreetly.

  • @jonathansalinas1177
    @jonathansalinas1177 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    He needs to do a documentary with real street writers! Hitting up billboards,rooftops,buildings,freeways street signs hiding from cops and people

  • @koukutus3272
    @koukutus3272 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As an amateur writer i enjoyed this alot! Please do more graffiti related videos.

  • @Rogerswoodworkx
    @Rogerswoodworkx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I couldn't find anything enjoyable to watch and then tomy g posted video!!! Love ya bro keep up the amazing work

    • @luisla2696
      @luisla2696 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here...love everything he puts out...

  • @gibz4269
    @gibz4269 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This culture is unmatched props to you for making this! This scene has so much history!

  • @phoreignoutcast1361
    @phoreignoutcast1361 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The video all New Yorkers have been waiting for 🔥💯

  • @ITSSKUDDUMMY
    @ITSSKUDDUMMY ปีที่แล้ว +789

    Man as a writer it’s hurts me to hear Tommy trashing tags and toy work. You don’t understand and that’s cool but try to learn before trashing people for getting up. You wouldn’t have That beautiful work without that person starting doing trash tags. It’s all apart of the process and it’s all art.

    • @gotmilk6955
      @gotmilk6955 ปีที่แล้ว +144

      toy comment

    • @tellthetruth7497
      @tellthetruth7497 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Nah the best graffiti writers in the world still catch tags, it’s part of the art form. Those “ugly” tags may be from the same people who do the pieces these casuals praise. Can’t have it both ways, no one just pieces pretty pieces.

    • @ITSSKUDDUMMY
      @ITSSKUDDUMMY ปีที่แล้ว +113

      @@gotmilk6955 he said what every old white lady says “I love the art but hate those damn tags” like how to do you think those artists got started?

    • @masonfrosty3046
      @masonfrosty3046 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      yeah he doesn’t understand that graffiti is about getting UP. tags , throws , hollows , it all counts. annoyed the fuck out of me

    • @irishjoe9195
      @irishjoe9195 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@tellthetruth7497 exactly

  • @AP5L3Y
    @AP5L3Y ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Should do another one of these. Another great video from the man Tommy G ❤

  • @Wastheword
    @Wastheword ปีที่แล้ว +4

    We love tommy g

  • @EXTIC-wp1ip
    @EXTIC-wp1ip ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My man loves them murder creek jammerz! Shesh🔥🔥🔥

  • @mattbo2003
    @mattbo2003 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bush camp has talent!!!

  • @vesslaagius765
    @vesslaagius765 ปีที่แล้ว

    The ending was dope. New favorite TH-cam channel

  • @bigdawg3587
    @bigdawg3587 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    As a life long Graff writer I appreciate you making this doc

  • @bullsdeep-4758
    @bullsdeep-4758 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Tommy’s videos. Wish they were a little longer

  • @Jagerleaf
    @Jagerleaf ปีที่แล้ว +31

    If that Amtrak train in the tunnel was actually blowing its horn and not just an SFX you put on after the fact then the conductor definitely saw you because they never use their horn underground in NYC.

    • @ImpulsiveWandering
      @ImpulsiveWandering ปีที่แล้ว +12

      It was a sfx, that shit woulda been so loud if it wasn't

  • @misterwilde1251
    @misterwilde1251 ปีที่แล้ว

    dope bro. bush is a serious OG. he put this video in his bio. my fav journalist! don't stop & I hope you get a partnership w Netflix man. big ups

  • @shawnsolo316
    @shawnsolo316 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for representing graff writers!

  • @fillys6433
    @fillys6433 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do a sequel! This was very interesting and entertaining

  • @kodywoodward
    @kodywoodward ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I have always been interested in graffiti since I was a kid. I love the different styles and colors and how from place to place how it differs. I went to Germany and their Graffiti has different styles over there.

    • @carefreeme8202
      @carefreeme8202 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I grew up in a very small town in the midwest USA, like 500 people. Watching the trains with all sorts of graffiti come through was a highlight of my childhood.

    • @600mero9
      @600mero9 ปีที่แล้ว

      I went to Mexico it's amazing how different graff is in different countries

  • @Dule-my1yc
    @Dule-my1yc ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You have to do another video with Bushcamp, this was amazing :)

  • @claytonhaynes7362
    @claytonhaynes7362 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow , Niceo is a legend for sure. I didn't know he has been writing so long. Also, Billy from the Graffiti Wanderer channel is dope af. Thanks for the great content

    • @vincentcorcoran6247
      @vincentcorcoran6247 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Me and Niceo were bombing partners in the mid 80s

  • @jestertryna8956
    @jestertryna8956 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    8:08 " Yeah but ten thousand times may not be your number" 💯

  • @tecv2
    @tecv2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i feel like the “caveman” tag while you guys were gone was the fire dept messing with you if you were to come back😭

    • @southsidemilly414
      @southsidemilly414 ปีที่แล้ว

      Or maybe they an actual tagging crew disguised as fire fighters n that's they name lol

    • @nodnoc
      @nodnoc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@southsidemilly414 or maybe theyre real firefighters who also happen to tag 😂

    • @tecv2
      @tecv2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@southsidemilly414 if they an actual tagging crew they need a better tag n learn how to tag in general.

  • @Xwro
    @Xwro ปีที่แล้ว +1

    pleasee make more graffiti documentarys they are so good!

  • @theskater9401
    @theskater9401 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Finally someone made a good graffiti documentary glad that he make a documentary of something i do

    • @Krudd07
      @Krudd07 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha no bro watch quality of life

    • @yvngcrispy
      @yvngcrispy ปีที่แล้ว

      There are tons of good documentaries imo, do you have a problem with them, if so, what exactly? Generally curious

  • @soloshrub9908
    @soloshrub9908 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bushcamp is lit good episode

  • @craigoconnor4615
    @craigoconnor4615 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Graffiti is a brilliant form of art especially when it's good pieces not just tags. It would brighten up cities and towns if they let portions of the walls and buildings be used as art platforms. The colours the styles the creativity it's limitless. Cool video

    • @CANControlGRAFFITI
      @CANControlGRAFFITI ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Bing Bong paint equals dirt to you? Interesting.

    • @exriq4409
      @exriq4409 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CANControlGRAFFITI You break the law and vandalize the city to get 280 views on your dead channel just stop talking...

    • @Nnn30055
      @Nnn30055 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@CANControlGRAFFITI yes I wouldn’t want someone painting my car just to brighten it up.

    • @json169
      @json169 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      a tag is the building blocks to a burner tho like? that big beautiful "art" you like.... started with a tag. thats real graff.

    • @marley1995
      @marley1995 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Tags are the foundation. You have no idea what you’re talking about

  • @GRAGGLE
    @GRAGGLE ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was wild lmao bushcamp an OG

  • @iminyourhousebro
    @iminyourhousebro ปีที่แล้ว +15

    We are gonna look back and use this dudes shit in history class. He documents and gives voices to the people who aren't heard and understood. He gives a great platform for all walks of life. Thank you Tommy!

  • @ThaFean57
    @ThaFean57 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Would love to see one on the Bay and LA graff scenes

  • @Fishguy13
    @Fishguy13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love the video as always! Crazy the things you document! Happy to see the subs going up!!👏🏻
    Video idea…catching big river catfish by hand, noodling! I’d love to see your take on that eventually even though you probably have better ideas already

  • @aaron-nd7vk
    @aaron-nd7vk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was just out hitting the streets last night and wake up to this video. Tommy rlly knows whats up, still got paint on my fingers as i type lmao

  • @CollinGill7
    @CollinGill7 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like that tommy doesnt try to put a spin on anything or try to present any kind of story, he just documents what interesting people are up to in a genuine fashion

  • @j0siah
    @j0siah ปีที่แล้ว +3

    been subscribed to Tommy since around 30k when he was making the freestyle gas station videos.. to see someone come such a long way is crazy, these videos are a Netflix series quality.. insane.

  • @Fr4nkbfishin
    @Fr4nkbfishin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “I love being by myself a lot” so relatable

  • @ggloverify
    @ggloverify ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Tommy may not be pregnant but he never fails to deliver🎉

    • @MyNameiisMudd
      @MyNameiisMudd ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You thought that was gone hit 😂

  • @firstnamelastname-nb2pm
    @firstnamelastname-nb2pm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    he aint worried bout anybody coming thru that door lol😂 fire department comes thru

  • @monttyy4879
    @monttyy4879 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lmao I love how he said they can’t get in from there and then they do

    • @johnwray393
      @johnwray393 ปีที่แล้ว

      They cut right to them coming from that side directly after he said that too. Lol Those firefighters know those tunnels as well.

  • @ashtonclaude8867
    @ashtonclaude8867 ปีที่แล้ว

    swear every tommy g video is a banger fr

  • @FBIs
    @FBIs ปีที่แล้ว +7

    always loved taggers like kid pk and more prominent street artists like banksy. thanks for this amazing documentary. "graffiti" is ART

    • @blayasblay3941
      @blayasblay3941 ปีที่แล้ว

      Art is so subjective. Funny if somebody just wants to vandalize, but happen to manifest their monk ancestor calligraphist spirit a-la Rammellzee and suddenly the collective consciousness says it's art. Like, when you criticize money well enough, you get rewarded for that, with money.

    • @reportedstolen3603
      @reportedstolen3603 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t put PK KID in the same convo as Bansky lmao. Two different worlds . Respect to PK legend

  • @highvibefreqzshow5967
    @highvibefreqzshow5967 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dope! Now go to the West Coast and hang with those graffiti artists. Let the world see how crazy diverse graffiti artists are, yet it’s all one culture. Simply beautiful.

  • @joeyjohns
    @joeyjohns ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love this I do graffiti and Im glad you made a documentary about it, people make it look worse than it is. Thanks

  • @astrorobinson3716
    @astrorobinson3716 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As a Midwest Tattooer I did not expect to see this on Tommy’s channel. What a pleasure.

  • @connorhowe2679
    @connorhowe2679 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Big Tommy G, big fan. Just as a great subculture doc suggestion. Hardcore, especially beatdown is a very interesting culture. Crowd killing, spins kicks, and pits would be a great video to see from you. Keep it up my man!