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[Bates - Brandnew flicks...]

bates is dope no question,

but tell me this, if your actually on here bates, or someone that knows him,

where . i ask you WHERE do you get the money$ for all those beltons,

every fuckin piece/throw/ tag    is done with top quality paint.

but when you think about it anyone can construct a tight style with

those old style letters,you know what im talking bout, the ny "E"'s that

every writer and his dog use..and his whole style, thats not to say he

dont have crazy talent, but having an infinite supply of molotows on

hand makes pieces look super fresh, as opposed to the same writer

using $2 cans, mixed with line marking paint, etc. 

i know some bates fans are gonna jump on this and start whining,

the fact is bates didnt invent this style, he just built on an existing

one, hell thats what 99% of writers worldwide do. its just that you

kids act like you really think he invented that shit, saying stuff like

"where would other writers be without bates. when in reality its.

"where would bates be without other writers" .

have a think about that

peace

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The graffiti scene is no different than a bargain beachfront resort.

A section of beach is reserved for the patrons of the resort. Some of

the beach goers decide to catch tans, while others, if there up to it the

take a dip in the water. In the water most are cautious to stay within

sight of the Life Guard, and within hearing of the guards whistle. This

is where most of you stay...

 

Some folks disregard the arbitrary area, and decide to head out further...

out of the sight and influence of the lifeguards at the resort. Those

who swim off like this get a chance to see new things and new areas.

 

Eventhough, those who take that risk of swimming out to far, can

grow tired, their arms may rubber up, and they drown.

 

I see Bates as the kinda writer that has really grown to love the

resort area.. His love for it is evident in his style, but what is also

evident is that side of him that likes to swim off out of sight.

Bates is a swimmer... a strong one at that... He is curious enough to

swim off but smart enough to return to shallow water before drowning.

 

So what am I saying with this fucked uo analogy? ... Some people

like to stay traditional, or within the trend, some like to disregard

traditions and trends and get lost stylistically and drown...

and others are dippers... they dip in and out in such a fashion

that the routine does not tire them out...

 

like a sewing needle and thread....But thats another story

 

 

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