New York Said

Live from the Washington Square Park, Amon and Geronimo Kalleen talk GoGo, Hustle, Music, Google, Bourbon, Trans Job Corps and much more. Stay Up to Date with Geronimo Knows Instagram: All the Fly Kids Show SoundCloud: The All the Fly Kids Show Facebook: All the Fly Kids Show Twitter: All the Fly Kids Show The Cliff Notes DC Metro vs. MTA Influences Go-Go Music Backyard Band Junkyard Band Wale - P...

Live from the Bedford-Stuyvesant, Amon and Andrew Kalleen talk Music Theory, Busking, Playing Piano in the Subway, Welcomed Collaborations, the NYPD and much more. (You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Subscribe on Android , iHeart Radio , Mixcloud , TuneIn , Stitcher , PodBean , PlayerFM , Google Play or listen via the media player above.)   The Cliff Notes Getting into...

Live from the Lower East Side, Amon Focus shares his journey to New York Said: Volume Three as well as answering a bunch of questions from his father. (You can listen and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Subscribe on Android , iHeart Radio , Mixcloud , TuneIn , Stitcher , PodBean , PlayerFM , Google Play or listen via the media player above.)   The Cliff Notes Coming Soon... This episo...

Live from Gorilla Coffee I kick it with Carol McLaughlin about Gorilla Coffee, Poetry, Getting Dragged, being Pro New York, Subtle Condescension and more. // Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/carol-mclaughlin/

Live from the Lower East Side I kick it with Ari about NYC Bullies, life on the farm, on how not to be a statistic, getting tested, volunteering and community service as well as a ton of loaded questions about law enforcement. // Show Notes:  https://www.newyorksaid.com/ari/

Today's guest on the show is Diego. The other day I was walking to Washington Square Park looking to meet some content creators but they weren't there. There was schedule mix up because Instagram's algorithm gave me an old post and I thought the meet up was that day, I was wrong.   On my walk back home I ended on Houston Street. As I was walking, I walked past Diego is sitting on the corner. He ha...

Today's guest on the show is Videographer and Content Creator, Stephen R. McFadden. In this episode we talk about the misconceptions of Mississippi, house parties, street dreaming, getting fired, growing dreads, interning at BET, weird interview questions, personal freedom, finding wealth, putting foot to action and much more.   Stay Up to Date with Stephen R. McFadden McFadden Creative Instagram...

Last week I spent about a week in Memphis, Tennessee capturing Sun Studios, Graceland, Stax and of course the legendary Beale Street. On the last day of the assignment, we wrapped shooting at around 1am and I had the opportunity kick with it Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell in a parking outside of a spot called Beauty Shop . It's crazy because about an hour before meeting Boo, I was talking to my friend Ja...

Today's guest on the show Asante Amin. Asante talks New Orleans, Books, Music, Travel, Social Justice, Social Change, Teaching the Kids, Philosophy and the Soul Science Lab. I'm outta here, enjoy the talk. Photography by  Kamau Ware

Today's guest on the show Dot. Dot grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn in the 80s. If you know anything about Brownsville period then you know that you are in for some stories. We talk about the Dot talks about the crack era, shootouts, prison, turning it all around as a small business owner in the Optical Field and much much more. I'm outta here, enjoy the talk. Links to the Stuff they Talked About...

Today's guest on the show is Tarik "Star" Baker, head designer and founder of AGLIT ITALY. In this episode we talk about growing up in Hempstead, Long Island, owning barbershops, getting his start in design, discovering his talent to create accessories, business development, Premium Shoelaces and much much more. I'm outta here, enjoy the talk.   Stay Up to Date with Tarik "Star" Baker Instagram AG...

Quick Summary: Today we talk with Alexander Sumner about the Difference between Style and Fashion, The Grateful Dead, Vintage Shops as well as the Four Components of a Well Made Suit. -- If you know me, you know I'm not the most stylish person in the world. I mean that in the sense of being suited up to the nines. I think my style is more sporty or efficient… if you will. Or better yet, ninja like...

I met up with Cey Adams at his studio in Brooklyn and talked about his journey as an artist in New York. We discuss his motivation to give back and inspire those who will carry the mantle of creativity forward. We also discuss his contribution to the opening of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and much, much, more. Thumbnail Photography Courtesy of Janette Be...

I met up with Giuseppe at his bar Suffolk Arms and we talked about Puerto Rico, graffiti, films, tough choices, hustle, patience, fortitude and much much more.  (You can subscribe to the podcast at iTunes , Subscribe on Android , iHeart Radio , Mixcloud , TuneIn , Stitcher , PodBean , PlayerFM , Google Play or listen via the media player above.) Thumbnail Photography by  Liz Clayman   Links to the...

Today's guest on the show is Candida Boyette-Clemons . She is currently the Vice President of Original Programming over at VH1.  I met up with Candida at Bryant Park to talk about her experiences at BET, MTV, VH1, the results of giving 110%, gratitude and much much more. Please enjoy.   Stay Up to Date with Candida Boyette-Clemons Twitter

This episode is very special to me. It's not often I get to converse with a innovator, a pioneer or a living legend in anything let alone graffiti culture. Today's guest on the show is TAKI 183. Before recording a single episode of this podcast I made list of people I would love to have on the show. I threw Taki's name on there under the dream big column. I wrote it not ever thinking it was a real...

Today's guest on the show is Skye Ferrante also known as Man of Wire. While visiting Skye's studio we conversed in-depth about making a living in the art world, put pocketing, coffee, recommended reading and much much more. Please enjoy. Stay Up to Date with Skye Ferrante - Man of Wire Instagram The New York Times Article:  A Sculptor Reaps the Rewards of Art Deals Brokered in the Bedroom -- Links...

Today's guest on the show is Photographer and Content Creator, Bryon Summers. In this episode we kick it in Union Square so you know this going to be a noisy siren, disturbed by characters in the park, fun fill episode. That being said, Bryon and I conversed about portraits walks, TheWeLoveYouProject, staying consistent, podcast being the new blogs, sticking to it, visiting Google and much much mo...

Today's guest on the show is DJ Neil Armstrong. I've been listening to Neil's mixes for well over 10 years now and I can honestly say I was pretty hype when he accepted my invite to appear on the show. In this episode we have a super in-depth conversation about paying dues, how to sustain longevity in the entertainment business, his dog Poh, universal languages, his various experiences as a tour D...

Today's guest on the show is Drummer, Showtime Hood. As I was transferring to the F train at West 4th I heard the familiar sound of Showtime's drums. I stopped, listened and invited him to the show. He was happy to play a set but when I asked for an interview, Showtime thought it would be best to let his music do the talking. 

Today's guest on the show is Singer-Songwriter, TV-Host and former Cirque du Soleil Acro-Singer, Meetu Chilana. In this episode we talk about In this episode we talk about dissecting animals, Cirque du Soleil, Tisch School of the Arts and Meetu sings us a song about Black Coffee. More Information about Meetu Website -  http://meetuchilana.com/ Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/meetuchilana/ T...

Today's guest on the show is Celebrity Chapeau Designer, René Mantilla. In this episode we talk about the rise of advance contemporary premium denim, the tents at fashion week, designing a denim line, the journey to designing chapeaus, making your dreams tangible and much much more. More Information about Rene Website -  http://renemantilla.com Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/renemantilla/?...

Today's guest on the show is Graffiti, Mural and Studio artist, Rubin415. I met Rubin at his studio and we talked about his roots as a graffiti writer, painting in the Bronx, paying his dues, defining his style, the difference between street art and graffiti, various spray-paint caps, getting ragged or buffed, art trends, how New York changes you much much more. Side note, there is extensive amoun...

Last week I found myself exploring several districts in Paris looking for street art and good eats. As I challenge to get a different flavor of the city I decided to skip the cabs and walk or take the metro to everywhere I wanted to go. In doing that I covered a lot of ground fairly quick. One day as I was transferring from train to train and I walked by Marvin Parks in one of the tunnels. He was...

Today's episode a little different. This week I was in London walking their alleyways looking for street art and good eats. At some point I found myself doing the super touristy stuff, like checking out Big Ben and walking the busy South Bank Riverside Walkway. On my my way to London Bridge I stumbled up  gallery@oxo  and was fascinated, better yet moved by Solo exhibition by artist Luke Norton, i...