Graffiti: So Cool It’s A Pillar of Hip Hop | STUFF YOU SHOULD KNOW
The discussion focuses on graffiti as a fundamental aspect of hip-hop culture, tracing its origins from the late 1960s East Coast scene back to earlier influences, such as 1930s mural art from Mexico. The conversation highlights the evolution of graffiti techniques and styles, emphasizing its artistic significance and cultural impact.
Key Takeaways
- Graffiti predates the spray can; mural artists in 1930s Mexico paved the way.
- Spray cans, not markers, revolutionized graffiti; ironically, markers debuted later in 1953.
- 'Magic Marker' was the first commercial marker, debuting when people still preferred paint.
- 'Cornbread' McCrae, a Philly legend, claims he birthed graffiti at age 12 in juvie.
- Ironically, 'youth development centers' are stingy with cornbread, even for kids nicknamed 'Cornbread.'
Who is mentioned in this episode?
13 people come up, including Livia, KRS-One, Cheech Wizard.
- Livia (Person)
- KRS-One (Person)
- Cheech Wizard (Person)
- Cornbread (Person)
- Julio 204 (Person)
- Jay Leno (Person)
- Futura 2000 (Person)
- Von Bode (Person)
- Ayatollah K (Person)
- Yumi (Person)
- Dynamite Kid (Person)
- Lionel Richie (Person)
- Turk 182 (Person)
Mentioned in this episode
- markers (Product)
- subway (Concept)
- spray paint (Product)
- tags (Concept)
- spray can (Product)
- pieces (Concept)
- handstyle (Concept)
- subway car (Concept)
- caps (Product)
- throw-ups (Concept)
- Stuff You Should Know (Company)
- iHeartRadio (Company)
- lead (Concept)
- Style Wars (Book)
- hip-hop culture (Concept)
- toy (graffiti) (Concept)
- West Coast (Location)
- Radiant Baby (Concept)
- Apothecary (Concept)
- Happy Days (Company)