Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter



If you're on Facebook, become a fan of the new "The Art of Grey Matter" Fan Page! The link is at the bottom of this post.

Help Me, Grey matter, kick off my new adventures as an illustrator and artist, while I leave the design community in my back seat. Graphics and coloring pretty pictures is the life for me - Oh yeah, NEW graffiti coming soon, too!

Until next time.

PEACE

Facebook: The Art of Grey Matter


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La Coka Nostra Feat. B-Real - I'm An American






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Friday, October 16, 2009

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes




This story is one of the amazing realities that has come about in our culture of graffiti/hip hop. This person, an amazing human being, known in my world as Tempt One has been through a great deal, but is here to discuss his ailment and his art, which now go hand in hand.

Estria's Graffiti, Murals & Art Shows: Tempt One Creates Art with ONLY His Eyes


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Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition



I was really happy to find out one of the instruments, the great Bible of graffiti, Subway Art is having a 25th Anniversary edition released. Check out this video featuring interviews with Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant, the authors of the book and two names who should stand out to anyone involved in the worldwide graffiti movement.



YouTube - Subway Art: 25th Anniversary Edition


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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Black Keys coming Black Friday



An album featuring the Black Keys and some of the biggest names in hip-hop will be released Nov. 27 2009 (the so-called “Black Friday” day after Thanksgiving) under the name Blakroc.

The project was spearheaded by rapper Jim Jones and also sports contributions from Mos Def, Q-Tip, RZA, Raekwon, Ludacris, Pharoahe Monch, NOE, Nicole Wray, Billy Danze and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

Soul Assassins


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Independent Hip Hop Artists: MAGNIFICENT RUFFIANS | IndieHipHop.net

Independent Hip Hop Artists: MAGNIFICENT RUFFIANS | IndieHipHop.net


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Friday, October 9, 2009

Jeff Soto | Creative Tempest



This man is a huge influence on me originally as a graffiti artist and now as a successful Inland Empire and beyond, all around talented artist.

Jeff Soto | Creative Tempest


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Thursday, October 8, 2009

Learn 101 Photoshop Tricks in 5 Minutes (Video) | Photoshop Tutorials



For anyone who uses Photoshop, you have to watch this for its 101 tips in 5 minutes and its hilarity!


Learn 101 Photoshop Tricks in 5 Minutes (Video) | Photoshop Tutorials

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

M.O.P. In-Store - Thursday, 10/8/09, 6PM - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Blog



For the Boston Mass heads, this is a great opportunity to catch some real MCs at the UGHH in store performance featuring M.O.P.

Peep the details here:

M.O.P. In-Store - Thursday, 10/8/09, 6PM - Underground Hip Hop dot com - Blog

Here's a video treat, my favorite M.O.P track, "Cold As Ice" on YouTube:




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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Sneak Peeks of new works by NORM… | Upper Playground News

Sneak Peeks of new works by NORM… | Upper Playground News

ESTRIA BATTLE FINALS « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

ESTRIA BATTLE FINALS « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG


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Venice Skate Park - Now Open!

Will there be graff there? Not like today, but like back in the day. I haven't been to Venice in a while, but I used to be there nearly every weekend and I lived 60 miles away! Skate or Die!

Soul Assassins


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A Spray of History in Cyberspace « WHATYOUWRITE.COM



This is a reprint of an article about graffiti and it's transition to the internet, circa 1999...Enjoy!

A Spray of History in Cyberspace « WHATYOUWRITE.COM


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Saturday, October 3, 2009

SPECIAL FX - Bates - 12ozProphet.com

SPECIAL FX - Bates - 12ozProphet.com: "Special fx aka Thomas Herodt with the bandana!
together with Storm at Freestyle viva tv"


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Friday, October 2, 2009

Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1- Flashback

Check out the first video from the up and coming Del & Tame 1 album, "Parallel Uni-Verses" with graffiti by big time MC, graff writer & pro-skater, Bukue One!



YouTube - Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1- Flashback


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Judge tags ‘Utah’ graffiti woman with six months « WHATYOUWRITE.COM



Sucks about the jail time, but this girl is definitely down as fuck. I checked out some of her graff and shes basically a bomber - WHICH I TOTALLY RESPECT! She goes on a Euro tour and when she gets back, BAM!, busted on some graff charges. Read the story and spread the fame. For doing time on a graff bid, you gotta get some fame. So blast this!

Judge tags ‘Utah’ graffiti woman with six months « WHATYOUWRITE.COM


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MR.MAGIC WILL LIVE FOREVER « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG

REST IN POWER MR. MAGIC

MR.MAGIC WILL LIVE FOREVER « THE OFFICIAL DISSIZIT BLOG


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About RYME and Grey Matter

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Grey Matter (aka Ruben Young) is an anthropologist, activist, artist, MC & blogger working as a freelance graphic designer and illustrator. Originally from the Inland Empire, CA. Currently living and working in Sacramento, CA.