When Jean-Michel went to the studio with RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ to rap RAMM recalled that Basquiat's lyrics weren't up to snuff "...we crushed up his paper with the words he had written down and we threw it back at him face first." Beat Bop is an incredibly rare Hip Hop record that features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and K-Rob on vocals and Basquiat's artwork on the sleeve and label. It is said to have influenced The Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill and El-P among many others. Live at The Rhythm Lounge features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and Toxic C1 and Basquiat's visuals. Despite the rivalry both artists were incredibly creative forces and we continue to build the foundation that they laid down.
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Basquiat and RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ Collaborations
Many people are familiar with Jean-Michel Basquiat's artwork, but just as many don't know about New York's RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ a Graffiti Writer, Emcee, B-Boy and visual artist who pioneered many elements of art that are still in effect today. Check this video featuring RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ rapping lyrics he and Basquiat worked on together. It came out of a rivalry between the two artists, claiming they could do what the other could do and better. Basquiat set up some canvas and paint for RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and the result was all the paintings he being sold.
When Jean-Michel went to the studio with RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ to rap RAMM recalled that Basquiat's lyrics weren't up to snuff "...we crushed up his paper with the words he had written down and we threw it back at him face first." Beat Bop is an incredibly rare Hip Hop record that features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and K-Rob on vocals and Basquiat's artwork on the sleeve and label. It is said to have influenced The Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill and El-P among many others. Live at The Rhythm Lounge features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and Toxic C1 and Basquiat's visuals. Despite the rivalry both artists were incredibly creative forces and we continue to build the foundation that they laid down.
When Jean-Michel went to the studio with RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ to rap RAMM recalled that Basquiat's lyrics weren't up to snuff "...we crushed up his paper with the words he had written down and we threw it back at him face first." Beat Bop is an incredibly rare Hip Hop record that features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and K-Rob on vocals and Basquiat's artwork on the sleeve and label. It is said to have influenced The Beastie Boys, Cypress Hill and El-P among many others. Live at The Rhythm Lounge features RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ and Toxic C1 and Basquiat's visuals. Despite the rivalry both artists were incredibly creative forces and we continue to build the foundation that they laid down.
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