Uncapped: Beneath the Paint with Alski, King of Corona
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Welcome to Uncapped! This week we welcome Alski from Queens. This interview is short and sweet ’cause Alski has a whole podcast series that you need to check out after reading this.
Thank you for joining us, brother. Let’s get it in.
BOWERY BOOGIE: Would you consider yourself Veteran or Rookie? Legend or legend in the making? No need to be humble ;)
ALSKI: I’m a Vet and a Queens legend. I started in 1980
BB: And I know many people who agree! How do you feel graff today i.e. does it give the same thrill as it used to?
ALSKI: Back in the days it was a high. Always got the rush. Today it’s more about permission walls.
BB: A lot of folks think graff is mainstream now? Are you part of that fold?
ALSKI: I sort of agree, but I love to keep it old skool.
BB: Advice for newcomers?
ALSKI: Write on everything, stay low key and bomb.
BB: No toys in your crew, huh? Tell us about your podcast?
ALSKI: My partner BL and I host the graffiti podcast on podcast/soundcloud. We put the interviews up every Sunday. We enjoy the show so much. It’s a treat
BB: How can people get involved in that?
ALSKI: People can email me for interviews to set up availability @ alskiotc@gmail.com
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BB: Tell us how your fans can keep in touch with you – IG, FB, Twitter?
ALSKI: My Instagram and Twitter is alskiotcking you can also reach out to my website www.outtocrash.com. We are the creators of the OTCITY Truckbooks. Available for purchase wholesale and retail.
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BB: Nice plug right there. Get one ASAP for the love of graff and check the podcast! You’re gonna hear Bowery Boogie on the air very soon!
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