QUAKE: Miami Graffiti
Posted in Images, Interviews on April 20th, 2009 by adminAtomik interviews Quake, roll one up and enjoy this 4/20 treat!
Where were you born?
Miami-Dade County
What hospital?
Burkina Faso, near the fish-packing district.
What was the first graffiti piece you saw in person?
I don’t count the shit I saw on TV, the first shit I saw that really made a lasting impression on me was on Bird Road, by DK and DOZE (FA,AIM,IHS). It was a magician character pulling a rabbit out of a hat…some real kid-friendly shit that destroyed my mind. I was probably like 8 years old.
Who was up the most when you started writing?
Meer, Ener(RIP), Astro, Jasp, Charm, Ster, Rage, Sive, Fetch…..all these guys killed my neighborhood.
Where did you do your first piece?
In the Airport Penit aka the Baby Penit on NW 7th Street.
What was the color scheme and brands of paint?
Oh man, it was cheap dookie white and grey for the fill, and a crispy Krylon true blue for the outline. Came out like shit.
Who were the original founding members of TSC crew?
It was me, Tvee, and Dax–the first person we put down was Detn8, who basically took Dax’s place.
Tell us your most memorable trackside mission with Tvee…
Man, there’s too many. Me and that asshole used to practically live on the tracks. This homie swore that the train tracks were like a shortcut to wherever we were going. No matter what. We were walking the tracks from Dadeland North to the Malibu Penit behind Mall of the Americas, in the summer (about 10 miles?). We would bicycle the tracks from South Miami to West Kendall. We were always on the tracks. Sometimes even getting run out by cops or gangs or whatever. I think he was a hobo in a former life, but I dunno, I believed him everytime he would tell me “Don’t worry, this shit is like a 10 minute walk, 15 at most, I swear…” I guess I should’ve just got on the bus.
What does 28 crew mean to you?
Straight vandalism, no chaser. Fuckin smash a window or kick a car door in, I don’t give a shit.
Who is your favorite writer in MSG crew and why?
You know, I really like what the crew does. All my favorite writers are within the MSG fam. No lie. But this homie Atomik is going international right now and that’s gotta count for something right…?
What is your favorite paint/tip combination for bombing?
I just went thru the hood with a can of Ultra Flat Krylon Black with a Monster yellow top on it, softball action, easy favorite. It’s that smell.
What is your definition of going “All City” in the Tri-County?
To do that you need maps or a lot of gas. All the major highways need to be crushed, but clutch neighborhood spots can’t be ignored.
What would you like to tell the new school writers in Miami?
Learn the history of your city. I am still learning it myself, but I can tell you that Miami has some crazy stories that are worth hearing, and a rich graff history that a lot of the new kids might not know about.
What do you write?
Quake One.
Any shout outs?
Atomik, I give you props, for getting my lazy ass to do this interview….I have never answered an interview request before…I apologize if anyone out there is offended, but this homie knew the questions to ask. And he’s my boy. From way back. So fuck off. Shouts to the whole MSG 28 TSC Buk50 and KOI families. Also, shouts to Jim and Karla Murray for making this Miami Graffiti book happen, congratulations, it has officially dropped……
Much love and respect to my dawg Quaker for doing this interview. Peace.
