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Graffiti<\/strong> is defined as the words, colors, and shapes drawn or scratched on buildings, overpasses, train cars, desks, and other surfaces.<\/p>\n

The term graffiti comes from the Greek word graphein, which means, “to write.” Graffiti today ranges from simple, one-color monikers (like a nickname), called “tags”, repeated on many surfaces to complex compositions of several colors.<\/p>\n

Most non-gang graffiti consists of “tags,” “throw-ups,” and “pieces”:<\/p>\n

\u2022 a “tag” is the graffiti artist moniker applied quickly and repetitively.<\/p>\n

\u2022 a “throw-up” is a more elaborate tag, usually done in two or more colors. Vandals often use balloon letters, which are filled in or left as outlines.<\/p>\n

\u2022 “Pieces,” short for “masterpieces,” are large, detailed drawings. They are colorful, can include cartoon-like characters, and may take an hour or more to complete.<\/p>\n

Generic graffiti (or conventional graffiti) includes random markings, initials, declarations of love, social commentary, profanity, graduation events–“Class of 1997”–and other non-threatening messages. Generic graffiti has no particular style.<\/p>\n

We here at Fresh Radio<\/strong> believe graffiti is an art and the graffiti artist is the 4th element of the Hip-Hop culture. \u00a0If you see a mean piece or tag in the streets, take a picture, we’ll post it and give you photo credit. \u00a0Make sure you put the location of the piece as well!<\/p>\n

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Freshian Warren Walker<\/strong> aka Tweetin Speilburg drew this classic ATLiens Album Cover<\/p>\n

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S.Ozone Park (Queens, NY)(view from Manhattan bound “A” Train)<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Brooklyn Tye<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This piece comes from Woodside, Queens NY
\nPhoto Credit: Brooklyn Tye @TalkingTye<\/strong>
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The next 2 pieces: Bushwick, Brooklyn NY<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Cherie & Brett (NY)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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It’s only right the official Fresh Radio photographer @pushaoffresh get some!<\/p>\n

The next 3 pieces of freight are from Richmond, VA<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Robert Fields of Leggwork Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These pics are from Berlin with Jay and Beyonce! DOPE<\/p>\n

Photo Credit: Beyonce<\/strong><\/p>\n

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