What’s up ya’ll! I’m coming back to NYC for a gallery show in March. Watch the video and leave a comment below telling me what painting I should reveal at the show? Be loud, let those voices be heard! The choices are: Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, KRS-One or DJ Kool Herc.
The blog comments will be tallied up on Friday, Feb 19th and the painting with the most comments will be revealed at the show! A random comment will be selected and will receive a limited edition BUA skateboard deck.
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Bua..No question about it you gots to do HERC and take it back to the beginning chapters of Hip Hop..
Why? Also because HERC is FIYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
If we’re going to tell a story its nice to pay homage to the authors.
HERC
HERC
HERC
Amen
p.s. Herc you hear me Bua..its got to be HERC!
Jay-Z “fo-showsies”. He’s 100% NYC. It wouldn’t be right any other way.
The Teacha KRS One ! KRS spits rhymes to uplift his people: a TRUE Mc !!
Jay Z baby! Jay Z!!!
the innovator, the leader, the artist with the most heart&soul (like you!)
KRS One!
DJ Kool Herc
Respect to DJ Kool Herc, but I would choose KRS-ONE.
In times of doubt, poverty, and struggle KRS-ONE continues to be a voice for the people. MCs of my generation are fearless in their rhymes, speaking against the universal oppressor: the government – which would have not been possible if it weren’t for the hip hop pioneers of the past. Hip hop has evolved since 1973/4 – it is no longer an art for the street, but an art for the people. We have MCs of different backgrounds speaking out, fighting for their rights, and spreading the message of equality & peace. The music industry is suffering, because we are no longer falling for their gimmicks and one hit wonders. Hip hop has broken barriers. Brothers and sisters of all creeds, all colors, all walks of life are joined together by music. Whether its Eternia of Canada, Nas of NY, or K’Naan of Somalia – they are bound together by the thread of hip hop. KRS-ONE is one of many, to thank for leaving behind a path for future MCs to follow & to change. Sonia Sanchez once said that “hip-hop emerged because nothing had changed since the ’60s”, well its taking rise again. It is no longer a puppet for the industry, but a movement energized by the young people. We are tired of the budget cuts & increases on our educational system. We are tired of these “wars”, we are tired of the censorship on the media outlets, we are tired of the immigration raids, we are tired of our tax dollars going into the prison system when we can’t even afford to eat, we are tired. Hip hop is what we got, what we trust, what we need today – we need KRS-Ones and MCs of the people. Music for the people, by the people.
“HIP AND HOP IS MORE THAN MUSIC, HIP IS THE KNOWLEDGE HOP IS THE MOVEMENT” KRS-ONE.
KRS-ONE. KRS-ONE. KRS-ONE.
I think doing Herc would be a great tribute to hip hop and nyc, but personally I’d also like to see your vision of Snoop. I already want em both.
JAY Z + NYC
My vote’s for Jay-Z!
Kool Herc…a lot of people won’t know who Kool Herc is or what this mans contribution to Hip Hop,raise this legend’s profile with a picture!!! Oh,by the way,let me know the dates so i can organise my trip from England for it..peace!!!!!
Just like my name…. Jay Z it is!!
JAY-Z
After Empire State of Mind there’s no choice, you realise that?
Jay-Z because he’s THE contemporary hip hop icon but the imagery & the symbolism behind a DJ Kool Herc painting would be AWESOME!!!
For your return to NYC? How can there be any question? Jay Z for sure..
Respect to all, but Jay Z is the king!
DJ Kool Herc…because you have Jamaica, the Bronx, the drums, the disco, the hip hop, …the possibilities. And he’s about my age, and now he’s spinning the hip hop story.
Man, I know they are all gonna be dope and as much as I would like to see the Kool Herc joint, I gotta go with “The Blastmaster” my man KRS-One! Psyched for the show!
I vote for Herc. Had the pleasure of hanging out with him a while back when he came to Vancouver. Not only is he a legend but he’s also a really kind and gracious person.
JAY-Z IS:
larger-than-life, infectious, affecting
original, actual, fresh
capital, boss
on-top, on-point
eminent, enduring, NOW
SNOOP! I don’t skate but my 14 year old does. He’d love that board! Peace.
Jay-Z!!!!!!! Please!
U should unveil the Jay-Z painting at House of Art gallery in Bed-Stuy Brooklyn. Keep it real.
Peace,
Jay Z, Snoop Dogg, KRS-One or DJ Kool Herc , they all tribute to hip hop and nyc. I will go with Dj Kool Herc….he’s a legend.
Definitely DJ Kool Herc is the way to go. He is the pioneer and he was in Beatstreet!
JAY-Z!
Jay-Z
It’s gotta be KRS-ONE! New, York, City, still part of my heart, still part of my start…As you can see it’s still, part of my art!
Jay-Z
OMG, NO QUESTION JAY Z…can I do html on here…if so H to the Izzo V to the Izza!!!! You are already my favorite artist…if you paint Jay…man…I don’t know….It’s gotta be Jay Z…Bua seriously look into my eyes .(o,_,O). Jay!!
…the html didn’t work…if it had the “H to the Izzo V to the Izza!!!!” would have appeared larger in text. At anyrate, please paint Jay =)
I’m from the West so i bet that Snoop one is gonna be dope.
Jay-Z is doing big thangs & pushing Hip Hop music/culture to new heights.
Blastmaster KRS-One is peerless in emceein.
Yet you couldn’t have any of those without the legendary Kool Herc. It started with the DJ, so it’d be only right to reveal Kool Herc to the masses.
Peace Bua!
JAAAAYYYY BEEEEEEEEEEEE…i WOULD MOST DEFF WANT 2 SEE A JAYZ pAINTING…..BEEE KAAY ALL the way .
with much respect 2 every 1 else.
thanxs KID
Kool DJ Herc definitely, he deserves more tribute than he gets
If you left it to the masses, you’d be unveiling a Taylor Swift piece! Please make it Kool Herc (slightly edging out the great KRS1). I know the kids wanna see JayZ, but you know the truth BUA!
One love.
If all 4 are painted and you just want to know which to unveil, you should definitely go chronological. I would unveil them in this order:
Herc
KRS
Snoop
Jay-Z
Pay tribute to the forefathers then go out with arguably the biggest name in hiphop (for better or worse).
Bua, I think Kool Herc is your man for this NYC tribute. His life, story and accomplishments will work well with your style and artwork. Definitely could see you making this work and portraying him as no other could. San Antonio votes for DJ Kool Herc!
I would hesitate between HERC or KRS ONE. You should paint KRS ONE because he is the icon of hip hop. I would call him a pioneer of hip hop music and culture as well.
I vote for KRS ONE!
Boogie Down Bronx!
If you could paint HERC alongside with KRS ONE that would be a perfect combination. Choose the one that spread the message of hip hop worldwide. That is KRS ONE!
Peace
Boogie Down Bronx
KRS ONE!!!!
i would go with krs he is hip-hop…both an advocate to the culture and the community…he is my choice
I know you chose already… Cook Hurk woulda been my ultimate so I’m excited to see that one as well!!!
But anything you create is gonna rock and speak to ppl in a way you make me feel and smell and breathe in the scene.
so ahh if i was to win. It would be such an amazing inexplicable honor to have one of your pieces in my world! Cant wait for the 25th