Produced and arranged by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The cover and label art was also done by him. Originally, Rammellzee denied that Basquiat had produced the beat for some reason, but later admitted that it was Basquiat who had made it. Rammellzee and Basquiat became friends in the early 1980s, as both were in the NY graffitti/street art scene at the time. Basquiat had invited Rammellzee and NY street artist, Toxic, to LA while Basquiat prepared for an exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery in late 1982. Basquiat, Rammellzee and artist Torrick Ablack (Toxic) are depicted in Basquiat… read more
Produced and arranged by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The cover and label art was also done by him. Originally, Rammellzee denied that Basquiat had … read more
Produced and arranged by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1983. The cover and label art was also done by him. Originally, Rammellzee denied that Basquiat had produced the beat for some reason, bu… read more
Rammellzee (or RAMMΣLLZΣΣ, pseudonym, pronounced "Ram: Ell: Zee"), (December 15th, 1960 – June 29, 2010) in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, was a graffiti writer, performance artist, rap/hip-hop musician and sculptor from New York. He was instrumental as one of the original hip-hop artists from the New York area who introduced specific vocal styles which date back to the early 1980s. His influence can still be heard in contemporary artists such as The Beastie Boys and Cypress Hill. Rammellzee's graffiti and his art work are based on his theory of Gothic Futurism, whic… read more
Rammellzee (or RAMMΣLLZΣΣ, pseudonym, pronounced "Ram: Ell: Zee"), (December 15th, 1960 – June 29, 2010) in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, was a graffiti writer, performance arti… read more
Rammellzee (or RAMMΣLLZΣΣ, pseudonym, pronounced "Ram: Ell: Zee"), (December 15th, 1960 – June 29, 2010) in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York, was a graffiti writer, performance artist, rap/hip-hop musician and sculptor from New…read more