Interviews, TV & Internet appearances, Videos & Live footage from The Gravediggaz collected from T.V., online, from the fans, News outlets & the Gravediggaz.
The group's first album was originally to be titled Niggamortis; however, this potentially risqué title was changed to 6 Feet Deep for the American market, it was released on August 9, 1994. The four members adopted Gravedigga alter egos for their work with the group: RZA became The RZArector, Poetic became The Grym Reaper, Prince Paul became The Undertaker and Frukwan became The Gatekeeper.
The second full-length Gravediggaz album The Pick, the Sickle and the Shovel was less humorous, dealing more with social and political issues; it also used calmer and more conventional production. Prince Paul played a considerably smaller role in the making of this album, with many of the production duties now taken care of by RZA and his Wu-Tang affiliates.
Around 2000, Gravediggaz recruited DJ Diamond J. Poetic died of colon cancer in July 2001. Frukwan stated in an interview not long after Poetic's death that a new album using leftover Poetic material would be released. Nightmare in A-Minor, the third official album for Gravediggaz, came out in 2001; it featured two of the original members, Poetic and Frukwan. This album was their darkest work yet, including many references to Poetic's struggle with cancer, as well as apocalyptic themes to do with the teachings of the Five Percent Nation. Although RZA did not take part in the album, some Wu-Tang Clan affiliates such as 4th Disciple, True Master and Beretta 9 were involved. The album was mostly produced by Poetic and Frukwan.
In 2010, Frukwan & Rza recorded a new song, "2 More Cups of Blood" as The Gravediggaz. In 2011, it was announced that the group had been recording new tracks involving former collaborators OMN999, Shabazz The Disciple & Killah Priest.
INNOCNTS x GLOBE “Friends with Benefits” limited edition skateboard release party this Friday night. We teamed up with GLOBE to curate a limited deck series featuring artwork by Jose Araujo, Rye Purvis and Stacy Kranitz. Please join us this Friday, June 30th, 7-10 pm at General Admission. 52 brooks ave. Venice, CA. Shop the collection, live performance from Divola, sounds by Alf Alpha and drinks from King Harbor Brewery. Kick the summer off with us properly!
Innocnts longtime compatriot Mtendere "Teebs" Mandowa currently has a solo exhibition on view at New Image Art in West Hollywood. A beautiful collection of new abstract paintings by Teebs inspired by the birth of his daughter Aya and his time spent nurturing and learning from her at home over a 16 month period.
Reoccurring elements from past works including ladders and blue/red cross-patterns are infused seamlessly with new organic shapes and dreamlike landscapes. Teebs palette continues to evolve with some of the new works in various shades of bashe, white, and brown earth tones. Much like his music the work is sensitive and warm and flows nicely from piece to piece.
Exhibition is on view till May 27th with gallery hours of 1-6pm Tuesday to Saturday.
For inquires or an exhibition catalog please CLICK HERE.
With their murderous rabbits, awkward graffiti and awesome nicknames, the business cards handed out by Chicago gang members in the 1970s and 80s are a peek into a violent underworld
Some compelling new paintings by Aaron Elvis Jupin. Really diggin the light-handed use of airbush that has been entering the more recent works with added elements like shadows, reflections, and smoke. Always dig the suggestive quality of his work that is conveyed through the comic-like depictions and clever titles.
For inquiries on Aaron and his artwork please CLICK HERE.
So Quick To Recover, 2017, Cell vinyl and airbrush on paper, 31 x 40 inches, SOLD
Blue Bird, 2017, Cell vinyl and airbrush on paper, 14 x 11 inches, Available
Now That You're Gone, 2017, Cell vinyl and airbrush on paper, 36 x 24 inches, Available
The Blues Gets In The Way, 2017, Cell vinyl and airbrush on paper, 36 x 24 inches, Available
There's No Where To Go, 2017, Cell vinyl and airbrush on paper, 36 x 22 inches, Available
Diggin heavy on this new design by our dude D.J. Javier.
