Graffiti is punk rock art. KAD pretty much tought me how to really write. All the styles. I gave him a spiral copybook in highschool & told him to just destroy it. He could write everything. From CornBread, JS & cool Earl to the present. He had mastered every style of Philly graffiti. Truly blew my mind. Front to back that book was filled with the history of Philly graffiti. He is a true historian. He was the king back then. Thanks Rob. I still write every day, just not on walls. Everybody loves the way I write. At work, at home, on letters, cards, everything.

@theodorepullins3124

5 жыл бұрын

Eric Hanhauser KAD WAS THAT DUDE! “KADISM”

Man did this bring back memories. I lived in Philly during the 60's and 70's and remember seeing Cornbred, Cool Earl, Smokey, etc EVERYWHERE in the city.....from the EL stop walls and cars, billboards, phone booths, like EVERYWHERE. It's a trip to see these cats speak about their tagging all these years later. They sure had style. Philly is the birthplace of Row homes, Philly cream cheese, cheesesteaks, tasty cakes, and graffiti.....EXCELLENT documentary!

@fionahorseapples9077

9 ай бұрын

Cream cheese not from Philadelphia,think of cream cheese like curve,not from here,but good enough to earn respect

@deanheiserUWSNYC

9 ай бұрын

@@fionahorseapples9077 I was thinking of the BRAND Philadelphia Cream Cheese, not cream cheese in particular.

huge respect to the originals and pioneers of graffiti ! mad props from melbourne

@justinb954

7 жыл бұрын

Huge Respect!! Philly did it first!!

@Honey-uv9tu

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah man fr

@ceeejay9112

Жыл бұрын

From melbourne here too

I went writin w/ "duck" in the late 80's. He was my old head

These guy are LEGENDS. Know the history. This documentary is extremely important. Most importantly, dont go over their tags!

Watching in 2020 born in West Philly 1980 raised in the 90’s and the most memorable tag I remember seeing was CAT!

man that sound the can makes when you shaking it I love it lol...

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

4 жыл бұрын

Like heaven in a can

I remember seeing CornBread EVERYWHERE in Philly.

Graffiti differs so much from city to city crowd wise, but one thing that's true for every city is all the all city writers that everyone knows are 99% lunatics.

@DimiGem

6 жыл бұрын

MF DOOM

@shlimmshbig7201

4 жыл бұрын

True. In europe they also engage in fun activities like trainsurfing, which is basically suicidal

@GetOffUrPhone

4 жыл бұрын

And most of the time there's always at least one dude who just draws faces, especially one liner faces.

@thachubbmonster9013

3 жыл бұрын

RIP MF DOOM

@calebsuterone.teotheevilon2092

2 жыл бұрын

Style wise what's poppin and who's on the leader boards far as your city go's is the only thing that differs from city to city.....

When i was growing up in Kensington philly the people I mostly saw on walls or el roof tops ...KAIR NARK COSE KE JAM OZ BOZA CAR TRISM ZAT ZERK ZEEK NAV EH ZAM ACTONE OZO ZAN BAKA BARK EPIC RH MB EMBER .. probably way more but loved it .. loved it more not knowing who was who ...

One of the most OG (Philly) documentaries

@nathanielvasquez7060

2 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZXtkuc2zodi-qpc.html

A lot of people think Graffiti art started in New York but it actually started in Philadelphia.

Huge props to Robert Moran, this was a informative and enjoyable all the way through. From a writers perspective Cornbread's name should be as recognizable as Taki183 or Stay High, the impact that these pioneers had on the scene can't be replicated. The Philly Wicket could almost be made into a documentary by itself. Kinda surprised Esteem and Curve didn't get interviewed as new school guys with old school knowledge but that's cool. Much respect, helluva job.

@JJX-pp8zh

Ай бұрын

TAKI IS LITERALLY LARGER THAN LIFE IN NYC

I was a baby in the 80s, but if you ask me what I remember the most, I'd say it was riding the El or Subway and watching all the graffiti passing by.

Pretty amazing that many of these crews are still around in Philadelphia.

THE REAL KING!!!! MARK BROOKS!! Isn’t philly so fuckin silly?😎✨✨✨thanks for making my childhood so colorful!!!!

Anyone remember the mural of bugs bunny smoking a joint above the El entrance when it goes underground on 46 street, around the late 70s early 80s ? I think it was done by Estro..

@onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017

4 жыл бұрын

Of course.💯💪 I'm from 14th & kingsessing. Used to study that & other pieces since I was a kid😂

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

4 жыл бұрын

@@onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017 meant to say 54th & kingsessing....auto correct

@mikebe9919

4 жыл бұрын

I remember all that And the estro throw up piece The Superman piece ..... I was there

Cornbread the legend!

Thank you very much for the upload, Robert. This is a strong doc with lots of heart, and insight. Nuff Erspect. Greatly appreciate your generosity.

@RobertMoran215

8 жыл бұрын

+John Murray Thank you for watching. Happy this has a life on KZread

@desegraffiti5665

8 жыл бұрын

+Robert Moran upload more graffiti video's

Philly got some of the best hands types in my opinion ... So dope to watch ... You gotta have a precise hand and good flow and rhythm there's a lot of factors that go with it they make it look simple but that shit is tough I'm not gunna lie ... Props from New England

@dpbreezy5699

7 жыл бұрын

Handstyles ** autocorrect

@justinb954

7 жыл бұрын

Bmore and Philly do have vicious hand styles!!

@justinb954

7 жыл бұрын

They are usually really generous when it comes to passing the torch. I was lucky to get schooled from a Philly legend.

@lachlanjackson9720

6 жыл бұрын

Where in New England I right sano in ri

@richardrich1384

6 жыл бұрын

Redacted Free Press bmore doesnt have hardly any Graff though

Love to learn about the founders of Philly graffiti. Awesome and respect from Ohio.

It’s amazing still seeing their tags and credits your work is amazing great documentary

that Cornbread elephant story is legendary 😂

So great you made this doc and this history is being recorded and shared

Awesome! Shouts to Mr. Blint, Estro, Razz, Kadism XTC Crew and all the Philly artists work I used to see along the Schukyll River off Kelly Drive. Shouts at ex-mayor Wilson Goode, whatever chump; as the piece under the bridge said "Goode is NO good!" ; )

Growing up in Philly during the eighties,MB was the King! I had a chance to write with some really good writers back then; EZ,SJ,Car,RH,Pin. SCS CREW LAW1..RR&JAC... On the move !

@chelsyp.3660

3 жыл бұрын

Do you know where I can see these individuals' artwork online? I'm working on an article about black graffiti artists in the 70s'-90's.

@stschannelt1476

3 жыл бұрын

I know this is 5months old but instigram is your best bet they're all on there

@StuffedBearSus

2 жыл бұрын

@@chelsyp.3660 ain’t no art lol pure destruction

@jester5980

Жыл бұрын

@Reddog215 hey man, thanks for the good news that those guys are still good. Funny story….I retired from S. E. P. T .A …twenty five years! It was like being a diabetic working in a candy factory!

i love the video bro, glad to see the original graffiti styles and the writers, this hour was well spent

It looks so different then what’s out now, big ups to those who have paved the way for the younger generations!

Some of these men describe the motivation reason & beauty of it better than I ever heard

Thx vor all your work ❤🙏🏻

How did I miss this doc,..love it 👍👍👍

fuckkkk this makes me want to write right now...

@WiesoNurMistnamen

4 жыл бұрын

I won't stop you

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

4 жыл бұрын

@@WiesoNurMistnamen lol right. Shit I just turned 45 Dec 8th & I still write EVERYDAY. Been doing graffiti since the early 80s & saw RAZZ around my city. 💯

Those top n bottom fade tags are fucking quality and respect from uk cos philly got some unique styles that I think are mint,

Damm kids these days don’t know shit about the origins of graffiti. Respect to philly, I want to learn that wicked handstyle! Respect from Garbage Grove, CA

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

5 жыл бұрын

Respect from Philly GGCA😊🎆

@o0rglez

5 жыл бұрын

22 WEST FWY ALL DAY. 326 crue!

Thank you for shotting, edited and self-financing the project Robert Moran!!!

thanks for the upload brother so good

This is soooo great....thank you!!

Awesome. Loved this. Amazing to finally see faces attached to the tags that influenced me back in the day. 58:26 was great! Any info on Mr. Blint?

@RobertMoran215

10 жыл бұрын

He didn't want to participate, and I was cool with that. He's doing very well otherwise.

@onlypimpseattacoswiththeir3017

4 жыл бұрын

@@RobertMoran215 what about RAZZ? I'm from kingsessing, southwest. RAZZ was big in west/ south west

Was a pleasure to be envoled with the makers of the video...... IYA crew Trykeepinup #philly

great video! I love the credit and kair interveiws along with all the others. bump kee. ICP reppin hard and I CEE PZK behind nb towards the end. very good video thro, props deserved!

Wow...kair used to have the el on lock back then. I like the history of the wicket style too. Great documentary.

Thanks for posting. very good documentary

best graffiti documentary i've seen on youtube.

pretty cool, thanks for upload!!

sick ty for the upload bro

rest in Paradise razz my big bro never forgotten----wab bold art 1

@theodorepullins3124

5 жыл бұрын

dizzy dee REST IN POWER “RAZZ” WP

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

5 жыл бұрын

RAZZ was the man. I'm from Kingsessing ave. RAZZ was everywhere 😊🎆

In my youth i used to "Bomb"(Graffiti) by the tag "Skream". Bombing was fun especially at night or after midnight. Me and my crew would hit the Septa train yards & hit up an unmarked subway car. Shout out "Razz" he's a Philly wall legend. Graff writing is still popular. A lot of Graff writers are now cartoonist, mural creators or just we grew up. Bombing will always be in the blood. There always going to be fake wannabes or vandals but bombing isn't the same as vandalism.

@onemindmedia9494

2 жыл бұрын

Ya shit was dope skream I remember seeing ya work

@khingofswordz43

2 жыл бұрын

@@onemindmedia9494 Good Looking Money !

I wonder where all these old school writers at now, 13 years later? Dope documentary 😎✨🤘

Legendary Documentary! Thank you! #PhillyHipHop

Doesn't get more real and authentic to this doc showing the roots from where hands started word up!

Thank you for sharing

Hey this is my first time seeing this and I wanted to know if you still had maybe any unused footage of my dad RAZZ that I could see. Thanks

@RobertMoran215

8 жыл бұрын

+RudeWercTV I sent you a message. Check your KZread inbox.

@keithwelch2137

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Moran you made this film?

@keithwelch2137

6 жыл бұрын

Robert Moran great work man. I've always appreciated Philly graffiti from up here in boston.

@gardena888

4 жыл бұрын

Dude my dad is a writer to but RIP Razz

@ewilliams19

3 жыл бұрын

Your pop was a cool ass guy I met him through my wife back in 96 on South Street saw him at Odune Day a few years ago. We came down to his shop to introduce him to a friend from Ohio named Fasamni who passed some years ago. Anyway he touched our lives and will never be forgotten!

T-Bone is the uncle we all want...

Thank you!

art is art

Masterpiece...thank you Robert!

I remember seeing KAIR everywhere in the early 90's

215 and 610 are my home. Moved outta Philly 3 years ago and miss it every single day !

Wha up KAIR ! it's the orig DAMER from NP. Awesome Video. Big up to ALL the original old writers.

KAIR IS A KING

@justinb954

7 жыл бұрын

I'll 2nd that!

KAIR: "I live in the suburbs of Atlanta." That's funny, because I too live in the suburbs of Atlanta.

Razz....legendary

@ewilliams19

3 жыл бұрын

Facts!

Great documentary ! Anyone know the name of the track playing at the end ?

great documentary! Can somebody tell me, what's call last song? Respekt from Poland to Philadelphia.

good job, robert moran! sick vid.

Good docu on where it all started...

RIP Chewy

@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433

4 жыл бұрын

Are you KAIR?

Damn I love my city, big ups 215.

Great times in Philly. Where's KADSTER?

So dope. Should be in theaters

Those are almost all old, yes there is bigger & better - well not better... different - shit now but all is this is from like 1980-2000. KAIR was everywhere, and I mean EVERYWHERE in Philly. You didn't drive thru Philly without seeing it 25 times in impossible places.....

@jennymac7938

7 жыл бұрын

He was the best. King Kair. He grew up a block away from me.

@Northphilly-wu4oq

4 жыл бұрын

Kair didn't have a lot of hits pass broad st

from ch1 were we got a pretty deep history with graffitti and etc im digging this video

WOW SHOUTS OUT TO THE LEGENDS DAMMM .. AND SEEING SOME OF THESES CATS WOW I SAW MEAN RIP. I SAW NAR MY YOUNGIN AND HAD NO IDEA RAZZ AND ME WAS BAW AND I NEVER NEW IT WAS HIM WELL BLOOD CLOT DONALD NASTY MARK B. AND TO GIVE ALL YALL THE BAD NEWS MY BOY ESTRO AKA MUSIC BEAT LEGEND KID DESTROY JUST PASSED RIP..... MUCH LOVE TO ALL THESE REAL WRITERS FROM KENT / KENTSTER........................NP.

@theodorepullins3124

5 жыл бұрын

DAMN REST IN POWER “ESTRO” SALUTE.

@theodorepullins3124

5 жыл бұрын

BREEZ PORTER REST IN PAINT ESTRO.

West Philly Repping in the build!

@ewilliams19

3 жыл бұрын

WP!

OZ the Greatest n Philly. Shot out to CAEM & KAIR

"First Element" by Stape Mega and Digs Darklighter. They are Philly guys. I don't think they released that track anywhere except for this movie. Google them and maybe you'll find contact info.

shout out to the moon man!! havent seen you in a minute kid

Born & raised in southwest philly. 1974. Been drawing/writing grafitti since '83. If "RAZZ" on this doc OR talked about bcuz he passed he may not be on here its not official.

Great doc 👌

Cool Earl reminds me of Dave Chapple's impression of a white news reporter.

WEST PHILLY U-CITY . 39th & Market . RIP U-CITY HIGH

hey man whats the song at the end? @Robert Moran

I wanna fish with kool klepto Kidd.

@dexikid

9 жыл бұрын

for real

@josephrivas4762

9 жыл бұрын

Catch, tag and release.

@aime1graffiti818

7 жыл бұрын

this made me wanna like fishing!

What's the name of that song and artist at the end? Shit is dope

Whats the track at the beginning?

I was pretty upset about him going over the piece too. But I actually liked the character.

THE OLD SCHOOL RULES MY SON

some art is just an event i am impressed by this documentary

Dope doc!!! I'm not a writer but I write...lol it's part if that hood hip hop culture everybody wrote, rapped, Dj, break dance or something ... Real Philly history . I remember many of these tags coming up riding the El, the 10, 36eyc

you can buy it on amazon or this website called cd baby but its not on youtube. sick song!!

Wow it's surreal watching guys who would otherwise just be known as "old(ish) men" wax nostalgic on graff history, having never lost their love for the vibe of our underworld community....if you know, you know.

00:30:40 handwriting demo! gotta love it man!

Love that he tagged the cop car😂😂😂

Everyone thought graffiti started in New York, Philly was doing it about 3 years earlier! Amazing

@erykkoziokowski8006

9 ай бұрын

No Julio (NYcity) started in 67 like Cornbread the same time

31:52 I just had to a pause there just to take admire that tag shit Is dope

@keithwelch2137

6 жыл бұрын

Gone Rouge Philly thru and thru like nowhere else on earth.

Da 80's were da BEST yrs of my life for sure! Bombing, tagging, pieceing, Burner's, with Total Freedom!

How do you find these guys? I'd love to talk to some of them man.. Philly for life, philly graff for life... You've seen me around. Haha.

@RobertMoran215

8 жыл бұрын

Blondehash666 Some of the guys have since died, others remain scattered. Google Graff X in Philly if you want to find who is still around here.

good ol philly style..dope.

wow Estro had the AUM on the Mothership piece, dope

I wish they could have covered more on Topcat from Philly who introduced Tagging to New York writers like Taki 183 & Stay High 169. Also, did Wild Style start in Philly or New York. I went to college with this writer Cosmic kyle who had a black book with some crazy wild style full color lettering in 1984. It was all Philly writers.

@streetstamptv6387

5 ай бұрын

Was Topcat Black?

@edgarmuniz7664

3 ай бұрын

Yes he was black RIP

@edgarmuniz7664

3 ай бұрын

TOPCAT 126.

@edgarmuniz7664

3 ай бұрын

Stay High 149.

@streetstamptv6387

3 ай бұрын

@@edgarmuniz7664 thanks