HAVE A DOPE DAY

My favorite people to talk to are the ones that “make it happen “ regardless of fear and what challenges and obstacles are ahead of them . Kayla Cruz is just that type of person I say that because In the middle of a successful career in real estate and design she decides to follow her heart’s passion for art by quitting her job one day and going all in on HERSELF the next day as a full time profes...

The best part about being a writer from the street and curator in a gallery is the network I have to choose from. When I challenge graff writers to make gallery quality work and they deliver it’s a different kind of special. DYOS is a prime example of that already a dope and talented artist but to see the gallery work he produced is amazing. No lie I’m a bit jealous lol this is DYOS story in his o...

my favorite thing about this podcast is the people I talk to . The story of who they are and what they do . Sometimes I get a similar story from two different people . When that happens I try my best to get them in the same room and see if they are willing to work together. This is exactly what happened with Celina & Alexi not only did they know of one another they were fans of one another. Hangin...

Special people have always been a result of the graff game in Sacramento California but once in a while you meet someone that is truly extraordinarily special. The story of friendship and fellowship is a big part of Joshua’s story in this first episode with me hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did .

It’s so dope to sit down and have a conversation with other podcasts host that I’m a fan of and get the behind the scenes story of how their podcast started. Sheilah and sierra started the blue blocks podcast to highlight the businesses and special people on the Del Paso Blvd . I personally know how rewarding and challenging it is to highlight people from our community and maintain a high quality...

Ever since I was a young warthog I would see “Aztec dancers “ and b amazed by the regalia and the collective movement to the beat of a live drum . In this episode Natalia breaks down the purpose and a bit of history on the ceremony and brings us up to date with her involvement in the Washington center.

I didn’t prep like normal for with this artist because I was already a big fan of and a member of her journey I ask only one question “why do you make art” her response was honest and without hesitation . I love that we could just talk without the fear of judgement or repercussions and that lead to a very productive conversation for this episode that I hope you can all appreciate.

Kiley secoy is definitely a one of a kind person. So much compassion and kindness and wisdom wrap up in tattoos and muscle’s I definitely didn’t think “business coach “ when I seen her lol. After talking to her for 60 seconds I thought OHHH this is a one of a kind business coach my bad lol. I would describe her as a rockstar logistic manager and a true leader that practices what she preaches about...

Joshua’s story is truly one of a kind growing up in California writing graffiti with his friends and experiencing everything that comes along with that life style. To opening a gallery space for artists to come and make their dreams come true . Many solo show and sales later he has mastered his creative process and continues to push his own ideas and theories in his work.

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Childhood friends Wes and Jeff use to make short film with whatever they could get their hands on as young warthogs growing up in the late 1900s . Back when you had to b kind and rewind your VHS tapes before you took them back to blockbuster on Tuesday. Back when you had to WAIT for your favorite show to come on because streaming wasn’t a “thing”. Fast forward to 2023 and you can see them doing th...

I have had the pleasure of sitting down with a few photographers and getting a chance to learn what their process is this is important to me because it gives context to the visuals they produce I call this process finding the “why” . Melissa’s “why” we extract special to me because it made so much sense considering her journey as a creative up until this point. YOU will have to listen to this epis...

Once upon a time on this planet before computers before mass production before Walmart and Costco things were made by hand . By a person with a soul and personality filled with passion for the things they made with their own two hand. Because We have gotten so far away from this in today’s world it’s easy to spot a sign or piece of furniture that has that soul built in to it . Alyse the owner and...

HOPE is someone I have seen for a very long time in this city . After talking with him I can honestly say he’s a true vandal and will never stop painting graffiti. This episode is his story in his own words.

This episode is an honest look in to what being in a relationship with a graffiti writer looks like for some people

This episode is about a true legend in the Graff game. I will not give you his name because anything we say can and will b used against us in a court of law! -HAVE A DOPE DAY-

Yo this Sacramento is truly a small town at heart. I say that because one way or another everyone knows everyone we're all connected through one another. In the Graff/ hip-hop scene its even smaller so I wasn't too surprised to find out WEL SED is my cousin 😮😁 and we didn't even know it . This episode is his own story in his own words and it's a dope one! -HAVE A DOPE DAY-

I'm excited for you to check this episode out. One of my favorite artist friends and her husband sit down with me and talk about the challenges of being in a relationship with a full time artist. I appreciate the honesty and respect they have for one another. I love how they have found a way to work through their challenges and keep things interesting when away from one another 🍄😁. I'm even more...

Great art highjacks you're attention forcing you to "stop what you're doing because it's about to ruin the image and the style that you're use to"(shock g) lol. What I mean is GRANT KONISKI'S art is very powerful and it stopped me in my track's and forced me to ask myself"wtf am I even looking at right now?" I have to know about this guy. This episode is just that me/you learning about Grant's jou...

We pick up where we left off in the last episode."what happened after you got stabbed" lol I myself had to know what happened next in his story with his biological family and coming to Sacramento Carlos then he talks a bit about his journey with the DUKES car club and where they are today. Thank you -HAVE A DOPE DAY-

This episode is powerful . I'm a father of two young boys and I can't help but think of my kids as Carlos tells the story of how he was abused as a toddler. I usually am able to keep my wits about me in an episode regardless of people say. But this one was different for me idk if you can or can't tell on the episode but it fucked me up. Even on the way home. With that being said my respect for Car...

This episode is about a strong young woman that is cutting her own path on her terms Big big energy and a whole lot of passion and the talent to back it all up. Im excited for all of you to come along with us as we talk about SONAI and her journey so far . She is just getting started and already making an impact on the people that view her art and personality . thank you ! -HAVE A DOPE DAY-

I was so juiced on the way the conversation was going on the last episode I ask GATLIN back for a part 2 . It's always dope to me to learn how the art I fall in love with starts . From the concept to the creative process and finally the release to the public and the response to the project the way all these things align to make the work we see today is wild and exciting. From a music video to a le...

This podcast episode is special to me personally because I have been a fan of this artist since I was a youngster running around this beautiful city of Sacramento putting up graffiti with my friends and family . THE GATLIN has always pushed a hard line when it comes to music. In this episode we get to learn a bit about his process and why he makes the creative decision that we all have enjoyed for...

A graffiti crew is one of the most..idk the right word to use to describe a bunch of people that get joy out of vandalism and stress filled situations that are EXTREMELY unproductive to our lives. What I do know is that when it's real. The members in the crew become friends for life. Someone you can call on during hard times like when you need bail money or have had a shit week and NEED to paint ....