Make sure to note the classic Caballero Powell Peralta deck The Muska is riding.

Post, post Christmas sales kick ass. Retail boutiques generally have a high influx of customers before the holiday season, then things drop off. That is the time to buy. In New York City many of the high end clothing companies are having sales in their retail outlets. I saw a pair of $600 boots in Rag & Bone for $120 last weekend with the majority of their winter footwear and winter gear on sale. A.P.C., the company that makes my favorite denim, is having a sale on shirts, sweaters and outerwear. If you are looking for some new duds and live in NYC or were thinking of taking a trip, this weekend and next weekend is the time to move. Retail is ready to bring in their Spring lines so take advantage of these sales before everything gets split up between Marshalls, GUILT, ETC. Even if you only rock what you get for a few weeks before it gets warm again, you will still have dope gear for next winter at half the price. Just a tip!

Strolling through the city opens your eyes to a world of tiny (and not so tiny) pieces of art.

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This week in graffiti has come a day early with a huge post of videos from all over the world. From Art Basel Recaps to street bombing, this post covers a a lot. Kill some time watching these at work like I am! Stayed tuned tomorrow for some flicks.

To celebrate the release of her new book “Tokyo Tattoo 1970″, Martha Cooper put together a small exhibition and book signing at Urban Folk Art in Brooklyn, NY. Her new book documents the tattoo master Horibun and features other tattoo related images that Martha took in 1970′s.

These are some shots I took last weekend while walking around NYC and Brooklyn.

Cash4 is an artist whose work ethic has been non-stop this year. He has gone past “All City” expanding his work over the U.S. and South America. He was featured in the New York City Underbelly project and had his own solo show “Outer Bourough” this past July.  He uses every medium possible and his distinct style makes it impossible for you to forget his name. Markers, stickers, freights, and mostly notably his skill with the roller. Its an honor to give to you some brief but tenacious words from the man himself. I give you Cash4.

Where you from and what do you write?

New York, CASH4

How did you start vandalizing and what compels you to continue?

OH i vandalize alright…. Its mostly for the pussy and drug hook ups though.

Has your reason for writing changed at all?

I only do graffiti so it can be photographed and put up on the internet.

How would you describe your style?

An attempt at generic.

What made you agree to this interview ?

You seem take good flicks and be knowledgeable enough.

Who were you influenced by when you started out?

Writers that get dusted.

What writers influence you today?

Low lifes, little kids.

What makes a writers stand out to you?

When you can read it and it’s up in good spots.

Have you ever caught a charge for painting?

I am a toy, so no i haven’t.

What are you most known for/what do you want to be remembered for?

Rollers with Smells. For writing Cash4.

Where’s the most interesting place you’ve painted and why?

Prolly the tunnels. Feels like your about to die all the time.

What’s been the biggest influence on your work over the last year?

New York City, drugs and alcohol.

Weirdest thing that has happened when out painting?

Stayed sober.

Do you find you do better pieces depending on who you painting with?

Used to think so. Now i just do the same piece every time.

Favorite Cities/places?

Tokyo. New York.

Any upcoming collaborations/releases people should be watching for?

Nothing definite.

top 5 interviews you want to see

interviews just make you hate writers work more cause you realize they’re retarded.

Favorite letters? 

All letters were created equal.

Favorite food?

Beer.

Any graff-related injuries?  

Future lung cancer, maybe some sphincter problems too.

What plans do you have for the future?

Being slept on.

Give some shout

Niggaz already know.

We are fans of Dillon Francis here at TTHU. You may remember our earlier post. He was coming through town so we rolled out Saturday night to see him at Webster Hall. He took the stage at about 1:30 and performed for about an hour and a half. Mad dudes, mad babes, mad glow sticks! If you get a chance to see him live, do it! It is one big dance party!

Took an unexpected adventure into the Freedom Tunnel this past weekend.  Unfortunately had to cut my adventure short due to some untimely authoritative intervention,  but hopefully will make it back down there at some point in time. It really is quite an experience.

I can’t help but pause my favorite shows and look in the backgrounds for graffiti, in fact, I think I miss a lot of plotlines because I’m trying to see which ones of my friends just went all world! Well, a good friend of Thatsthehookup is all over HBO’s hit show, How to Make it in America… Read More