Richard Castro

GRAFFTV

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Documenting the Past, Present and Future of Los Angeles Graffiti Culture

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Richard Castro

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Dec 31, 2024

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Episodes

SKEAM NBC (Part 4): His Unexpected Run-In With SAUTE On The Oceanwide Skyscraper 07.03.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti innovator SKEAM BWS NBC shares the thrilling moment when he unexpectedly crosses paths with another well-known Los Angeles Graff Vandal, SAUTE. The two titans collide in a spectacular display of talent, painting their names on the historic Oceanwide Towers.

SKEAM NBC (Part 3): From Plan A, To Plan B, On The Oceanwide Towers Razor Thin Ledge 07.03.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti innovator SKEAM BWS NBC recounts his climb to the 50th floor of the Oceanwide Towers where his well-crafted Plan A hits an unexpected snag forcing a quick transition to Plan B. He also vividly describes the heart pounding moment when he first steps onto the dangerous ledge, inspecting the flimsy materials beneath his feet.

SKEAM NBC (Part 2): Recalls His Heart Pounding Journey Inside The Oceanwide Towers 05.03.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti innovator SKEAM BWS NBC shares what it was like setting foot inside the Oceanwide Towers and recounts navigating through the corridors and stairwells, encountering fellow writers. SKEAM also reflects on the gravity of his mission and the possibility of leaving a note behind for his family, incase something does not go as planned.

SKEAM NBC (Part 1): "That Wasnt My Intention To Walk-Out, But It Had To Be Done." 05.03.2024

In our first clip of the Exclusive interview with Los Angeles Graffiti innovator SKEAM BWS NBC he vividly recounts his initial encounter with the imposing Oceanwide Towers in Downtown Los Angeles. He shares the early planning of his mission, revealing his original intent to use a roller brush, instead opting to teeter on the edge of danger with a death-defying "Walk-Out."

Man One C.O.I. (FULL INTERVIEW): The L.A. Graff Legend Unveils Untold Stories of his Illustrious Graff Career 03.03.2024

Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. joins us for an exclusive interview. We cover his early influences, the origins of his name, joining his crews, writing with other well-known legends, and the business of graffiti.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 25): Talks About Current L.A. Graff Culture and his Top 5 List 01.03.2024

In our final clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. shares his views on todays Los Angeles Graffiti Culture. He also recalls some well known female artists, before giving us his All Time Top 5 List of writers. We close the interview as he shares what the future has in store and he gives final Shout outs.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 24): On Helping To End The 10year City Wide Ban On Murals 29.02.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. Talks about his CREWEST GAllery and some of the well known artists who had shows there. He also details why the doors of the gallery were eventually closed. We end the segment as MANONE recalls the city wide ban on murals that lasted for well over 10 years.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 21): On Corporations Using His Artwork Without Permission 27.02.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about how corporations would use his artwork for marketing campaigns without his permission. He also talks about the key to his successful business career as a working artist.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 23): Talks About Having a Tense Closed Door Meeting With The Mayor of Alhambra 27.02.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. recalls opening day at his CREWEST Gallery and the hundreds of people who showed up. He also talks about Police paying him a visit, and he details a tense closed-door meeting with the Mayor of Alhambra.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 22): On Opening The First Full Time Graffiti Art Gallery in L.A, CREWEST 30.01.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about starting CREWEST.com to fill extra art jobs with his talented friends. He also goes on to mention how he opened the first full-time graffiti art gallery in Los Angeles, CREWEST.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 20): Talks About Transitioning from Graffiti To Becoming a Working Artist 18.01.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about what led to COI slowing down. He also shares a story about telling his friends about selling artwork but being laughed at for bringing up the suggestion.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 19): On OILER and DCLINE in the FOX 11 Undercover Special and Blowing Up 11.01.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. shares one of the reasons he believes FLEECE changed his name. He also shares his thoughts upon seeing OILER in the FOX 11 News special with the legendary DECLINE COI.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 18): Remembers Getting Shot At While Bombing With OILER & SACRED 10.01.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. Talks about SAHL COI and his landmarks all over Los Angeles. He also shares a story of bombing one night with OILER & SACRED and getting shot at in the middle of nowhere.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 17): Recalls The Day When L.A. Graff Legend SAHL COI Joined The Crew 09.01.2024

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. shares more about SACRED and when the KNB Crew and COI Crew decided to merge. He also recalls meeting a young 14 year old who later turned into L.A. Graff Legend SAHL COI.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 16): Speaks On SACRED C.O.I and his Legendary Graff Career 14.12.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti Legend Man One C.O.I. talks about how C.O.I came to Alhambra and how a writer from Hollywood came to join the soon to be Legendary crew. He also speaks on SACRED C.O.I and his Legendary career in L.A. Graff History.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 15): Reveals Who Started The COI Crew and The Day He Joined 06.12.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti Legend Man One C.O.I. reveals the origins of the Legendary Los Angeles Crew COI. He recalls who started the crew, some of the original members and the day he first joined. As a bonus, he remembers when a legendary writer first got his own name on the very same day.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 14): On Transitioning From Letters to Charecters and Starting The KNB Crew 04.12.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles Graffiti Legend Man One C.O.I. tells us why and when he transitioned from doing letters to characters. He also talks about starting a piecing crew with VYAL One and reveals how that crew was short-lived due to joining the Legendary C.O.I Crew.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 13): Recalls The Legendary Battle Between HEX vs SLICK and Who Won It 02.12.2023

In today's clip, Man One C.O.I. recalls the first battle in Los Angeles between the two graffiti Legends, Hex and Slick. He goes on to share who he thinks won the battle and retells what a judge for the battle shared with him. He closes the clip by recalling when the two legends met up again at the Grand Opening of Hex's show at The Crewest Gallery after years of not speaking.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 12): On The Final Days Of The Belmont Tunnel and Dr.Dre Pulling Up 30.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about how he drastically improved his style and where he would practice. He also recalls some of the writers who visited the Belmont Tunnel and remembers its final days. We end this clip with a story of when Dr. Dre paid a visit to the Belmont Tunnel for an exclusive photo shoot.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 11): Remembers When His STK At The Belmont Tunnel Got Dissed By Rivals 29.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about ego trippin and writers starting beef over similar names. He also racalls painting a giant STK at the Belmont Tunnel and finding out the next day their rivals had gone completely over it. trippin'recalls

Man One C.O.I. (Part 10): Recalls The Tense Confrontation With His Father Over Graffiti 28.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. Talks about first visiting the Sandborn yard and the two writers he saw there first. He also recalls when his parents found out about his secret life as a graffiti artist and the tense confrontation with his father.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 9): Remembers Who The Biggest Crews in L.A. Were, When He Was Coming Up 23.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. tells us what happened after walking out of the Paint Store with a duffel bag full of stolen spray cans. He also talks about MURAL STK's early influence and he names the biggest crews in Los Angeles when he was coming up in graffiti. spray cans

Man One C.O.I. (Part 8): Recalls How He'd Steal Paint, and First Meeting L.A. Graff Legend TEMPT 22.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. remembers how he'd steal paint at the local hardware stores. He also recalls first meeting Los Angels Graffiti Legend TEMP when he worked at a hobby shop and later running into him at the Paint Shop.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 7): On Leaving STK and Starting His Own Crew With VYAL One 21.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. talks about leaving STK and starting his own crew with VYAL. He also recalls first seeing VYAL's sketch book and describes his early style. The clip ends as Man One shares his thoughts on first hearing VYAL was changing his name.

Man One C.O.I. (Part 6): Talks About First Meeting L.A. Graff Legend VYAL ONE 16.11.2023

In today's clip, Los Angeles graffiti legend Man One C.O.I. remembers first meeting Los Angeles Graffiti Legend VYAL ONE and reveals his original name before becoming a worldwide phenomenon. He also talks about VYAL ONE judging his first piece and giving him a score.

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