EARSNOT IRAK: Racking for a Living

EARSNOT IRAK / Kunle Martins is an artist & graffiti writer who founded IRAK; a pinnacle of New York’s writing history recognized worldwide as a graffiti crew of the highest caliber. With EARSNOT at the helm, IRAK went on to change the face of New York graffiti, art and fashion. EARSNOT is a legendary figure whose life has been filled with rises and falls, from being involved in pivotal moments within NY culture, making history and showing immense skill in his art and drawings, to living homeless on the streets, spending time in jail and present reflections on self. In this episode, he speaks on racking as a full time job with REHAB, his drawing practice, showing his face, IRAK history and more. Full episode is available on Our Website, TH-cam, iTunes and Spotify.
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[@knngs6757]

Cool stories but definitely has ADHD lol

[@STELLARMIGHTY]

A LEGEND RIGHT HERE a Remember seeing my first earsnot tag and was confused but amazed by the hand style

[@friscostreetstories5403]

I'm 50 now still write but I had to stop boosting, it was causing me more problems. However I make money so I can afford paint now.

[@blaqflip1]

derelict, is crazy term and should be used more often

[@truffle8955]

I remember the tags around alife and sugar headquarters. Rip to both places. 2007 was a helluva time

[@juanbonilla2793]

Great short interview. I’m from west coast but when I travelled to New York and saw in Manhattan an Earsnot drip tag in person I was like yes this dude is the buttery essence of graffiti. I’m going to get me an Irak T shirt , I don’t rack anymore either but I still don’t forget where I came from.

[@benjamindeffe4921]

New york downtown legend withs Sace. Best crew ever

[@Contractorhouseguy]

Props

[@jaymoney7984]

Real NY Legend

[@soWHATTV...]

Bro,, the racking legends were from the bronx, this guy, was super hyped, just because he was a "HoMo-SaPien" but the true rack legends, where from the B.X ,, B.T.C, K.D, S.U.B, 667, ALL those GRAF CREWS, WHICH INCLUDED ARTISTS SUCH AS DECK, TECK, RIP SPECK, JEE, COPE2, WAYZ, SINCE, ENVY, THESE WERE ALL LEGENDS.. HEFS, HEKTAD, TD, TRACY168.. THIS DUDE IS A LAME!!

[@perspicaciouscritic]

@AngelandZRadio
Good talk, with loads of insights, but for the **full episode**, if I can offer some feedback... if you see that the guest is rambling on, please consider interjecting, otherwise, as in this interview, the guest may lose track, go off into tangents, and forget the question.
For example, during his lengthy answer on racking, there was a missed opportunity to interject with a question that would have added more depth to EARSNOT's story: how is it that EARSNOT, as a Black male, in a racially-profiling society (even back then) manage to be so good at racking? (Remember Revolt's classic line on how, as a white dude, it was *easier* for him to rack in Style Wars?)
Think of the talk as a graffiti masterpiece: the more vibrant and textured the piece, the more absorbing it is. So, imagine your interjections as adding colour and texture to the talk, as opposed to one-dimensional tones, which makes for a flat conversation, no matter the guest.
Google any recent episode of OG podcaster Marc Maron or Zane Lowe's Apple Music interviews on TH-cam for tips on how to keep the talk animated, vigorous and engaging, while keeping your own style.
Peace!

[@ohpandah]

Holy shit are you the real perspicaciouscritic? From Duncan Cumming?

[@staybuzzed]

On my bucket list is to meet earsnot and have him tagg my black book! Snot is a legend hands down 🐐

[@rav9681]

this guy talks too much

[@AnneAnne1313]

Yeah bro it’s an interview….

[@seagulean]

666th view

[@staybuzzed]

Oh shittttt 👀 😂