As an old head (Started in 94 and still semi active) He’s 100% right in the opening. I’ve been doing this shit damn near 30 years. I ain’t fuckin runnin no more. So the risk vs reward thoughts are always there. I’m not out bombin them streets, but you might catch me out there hitting mops or oneliners. It’s an addiction I’ve never been able to overcome. Been to jail, watched my best friend get hit by a train, lost relationships, lost money, been hospitalized, and here I am…..still fuckin out there. Lol
Ces,spitting life lessons. speaking from knowledge and wisdom. I wish more people can hear this. Graffiti is truly a young mans game, when you are irresponsible and life has'nt become real for you yet. Real meaning, paying bills, keeping a steady income, a roof over your head, groceries, now add wife and kids in the mix and thats real life. Some dudes over 35 haven't figure this out yet and still try to run through the brick wall.
I was hanging pics of this guy's pieces on my bedroom wall in the 90s. Love seeing what he's achieved in his graff/art career. One of the best ever. Props.
CES is a legend in our culture. Sat and got tattooed by him a couple times at Tuff City, the guy is humble, down to earth, has an eclectic and great taste in music, just an overall class act. And hes got stories on top of stories. Also got a matted and framed 1/1 full color 8.5x11 painting when it was done, glad to have that in the collection for sure. Great interview!
CES deffo the peoples champ🥊 still got millions of hard copies of his work pre 9/11 old New York - pre internet explosion disposable camera and all- CES gave the world style- he’s deserves his crown and bottom line “NUFF RESPECT DIE” 👈🏻💨
He did a throw-up in my graffiti black book back in the day in high school. I can't remember if it was 181 or Springfield Gardens circa 1986-87, maybe it was 231 Junior High 83-84, so long ago can't be positive...... Pretty sure he was wearing a black Adidas suit and white Kangol and clear CAZALS - we sat in the bleachers and I went over to him my buddy introduced us.... wish I still had that book. They always got stolen BITD....
Also the goal of graffiti is to write on a wall illegally and not get busted. The goal is not to make money. If you do end up making money, that's cool. But it's not the goal.
How is this guy a legend? I'm not being sarcastic,I'm really asking. And can you tell me what makes a writer a legend? You guys can just call anyone or everyone a legend. I admit he is good at doing art. But that is about it. He is not even an old writer. He probably started after 1990. And he was never up hard. I know he strives hard to be friends with all the old school writers and legends. But he is not old school nor a legend
As an old head (Started in 94 and still semi active) He’s 100% right in the opening. I’ve been doing this shit damn near 30 years. I ain’t fuckin runnin no more. So the risk vs reward thoughts are always there. I’m not out bombin them streets, but you might catch me out there hitting mops or oneliners. It’s an addiction I’ve never been able to overcome. Been to jail, watched my best friend get hit by a train, lost relationships, lost money, been hospitalized, and here I am…..still fuckin out there. Lol
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CES tatted my collar at Tuff City in The Bronx. The tattoo booths were designed to look like old train cars. It was awesome.
Quality of Life was awesome. Keep em coming!!
Ces is an absolute beast with a can, brush, marker, and airbrush. Great, down-to-earth guy too. 👑
He articulates many topics well
Ces,spitting life lessons. speaking from knowledge and wisdom. I wish more people can hear this. Graffiti is truly a young mans game, when you are irresponsible and life has'nt become real for you yet. Real meaning, paying bills, keeping a steady income, a roof over your head, groceries, now add wife and kids in the mix and thats real life. Some dudes over 35 haven't figure this out yet and still try to run through the brick wall.
Most intelligent and insightful graffiti interview ever.
100%
I was hanging pics of this guy's pieces on my bedroom wall in the 90s. Love seeing what he's achieved in his graff/art career. One of the best ever. Props.
CES is a legend in our culture. Sat and got tattooed by him a couple times at Tuff City, the guy is humble, down to earth, has an eclectic and great taste in music, just an overall class act. And hes got stories on top of stories. Also got a matted and framed 1/1 full color 8.5x11 painting when it was done, glad to have that in the collection for sure. Great interview!
One of my favorite writers since the 90's... Glad to see dude is still doing his thing.
CES deffo the peoples champ🥊 still got millions of hard copies of his work pre 9/11 old New York - pre internet explosion disposable camera and all- CES gave the world style- he’s deserves his crown and bottom line “NUFF RESPECT DIE” 👈🏻💨
Been checking for Ces since the old Source magazine days and then onto being one o fthe first writers i folled on insta. Straight up legend.
Ces keeps it real. Great conversations
nobody talks about daim. what an absolute throwback this one was
"I appreciate you for jumping out that window for us dude..."
Social media crash course.
Yo Ces is Mack-tatvs loved the interview 👌🏼✌🏻
That intro is reminding of adult swim 🔥🔥
He did a throw-up in my graffiti black book back in the day in high school. I can't remember if it was 181 or Springfield Gardens circa 1986-87, maybe it was 231 Junior High 83-84, so long ago can't be positive...... Pretty sure he was wearing a black Adidas suit and white Kangol and clear CAZALS - we sat in the bleachers and I went over to him my buddy introduced us.... wish I still had that book. They always got stolen BITD....
CES AND MED
TRIP’s getting up website
I miss it
is this the same ces tko that was up in LA in the early 90's?
Would love to see ces and clark recreate playing pool from video graf that would be 🔥
ces ny graffiti legend
Style Master
Need a dill episode, or sage/navy blue, or a doze Greene!
Doze yes
No one needs a Dill anything
Peaze y´all...Zalute Da Style Masta 👑CES👑 Da Netherlands... One...
Awesome.
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Only one ces he’s in Los Angeles legend
Dope.
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That's why I don't got social media. Too many divas
Also the goal of graffiti is to write on a wall illegally and not get busted. The goal is not to make money. If you do end up making money, that's cool. But it's not the goal.
How is this guy a legend? I'm not being sarcastic,I'm really asking. And can you tell me what makes a writer a legend? You guys can just call anyone or everyone a legend. I admit he is good at doing art. But that is about it. He is not even an old writer. He probably started after 1990. And he was never up hard. I know he strives hard to be friends with all the old school writers and legends. But he is not old school nor a legend