KNOWN (90’S/00’S LONDON GRAFFITI WRITER) // KILLA KELA PODCAST # 427

[@lozinja]

Respect to the legend. I used to get the train into London as a teen in the 90s I used to see his pieces in some improbably hard to reach places. Was always my favourite tag

[@0521Official]

Got so much love for Known (Unknown). Lived literally round the corner from each other and I'll never forget the time we were doing a show at The Skala and I jumped into the crowd while performing Survival Of The Hardest Working and he grabbed the mic off me and started rhyming. Such an amazing artist and one of those memories that will be with me till I breathe my last breath. Love and respect @ Known, always (Blade)

[@SF-br8bu]

Yes Blade!

[@CraigEdwards-jb5km]

Pekster bak out and on the graff got my biggie 50 prepared ready 4 sum stiff stains u dun know peace lewis bless to ya family also the 1 like da oxo

[@CraigEdwards-jb5km]

Pekster bak out and on the graff got my biggie 50 prepared ready 4 sum stiff stains u dun know peace lewis bless to ya family also the 1 like da oxo

[@SurvivorofHorror]

About bloody time. One of my all-time favourite writers. The first time I painted in London I saw some of Known's dubs that were in Graphotism.

[@nwils6944]

Now this one is worth waiting for. I remember working in London Bridge in the late 90s and early 2000s. This guy had rooftops in the south like nobody else.

[@mayze3]

Legend - grew up seeing "known" tags around East London; the walls may fade, but never from my childhood. Respect.

[@the.internet]

I was a kid in the 90s, I think it was 96ish I was taking a train to London with some school kids on some sort of field trip and started pointing out the graff to them that I'd started taking note of whenever I took a Network Southeast train pretty much anywhere in Kent, but especially into South London. Two tags stuck with me, and I remember vividly pointing them out to the other kids - Known and Dred. I was 9/10 years old at the time, but this stuff captivated me and I tuned into it like something out of the ordinary in all the static. (A bit poetic and I'd get into pirate radio and various other underground bits n pieces shortly after). I just so happened to think of Known and get searching and bam, there's only a bloody Kela podcast with the man himself. There are names dropped in this podcast that take me back to being in single figures and early teens taking trains with my family, going to school, random journeys and the joy I'd get out of seeing a bit of graffiti. Names mentioned in this vid like Mass, Drum, Acne... I remember them all. I remember an Acne tag inside a train, I would have been probably 8 or 9 on a slamdoor with my mum around Aylesford or near Maidstone somewhere. As you get older, little memories like this mean a lot and its nuts that something like a tag can bring them back. I'm now on the wrong side of my 30s but this stuff still interests me. There was a real magic to it back then if you ask me. If Known sees this, you put a curious smile on my face back in the 90s and added to many a journey. Who was Dred? I assume it was someone you ran with because I'd often see both your tags one after another. When I think of 'Known' I just remember that handstyle tag after tag along tracksides leading into London. It's crazy hearing the voice behind this little bit of my childhood. Big up to you Known and Kela for getting this out there!

[@mostuplifting]

Remember this time too, mate. All those names in south london mid 90's...

[@Oohhhlalaaaa]

Known, absolute King 👑

[@kmc9293]

the piece at Waterloo East, and on brick signal bloack between Eltham & Falconwood stations, with the Alien and "Inner City Life" Scroll were quality - think there was a big Unknown at St Johns station as well if i remember - used to copy the style at school - quality font and i still use the question mark now! 😅

[@jeff-metal]

Animal bins! Army & Navy! Thanks for bringing back the nostalgia. Travelling the Hayes line in the 80's / 90's I saw the South London graf scene evolve. KNOWN was major. Unavoidable. Different. I used to hear stories about him. So good to see this now, Big up Kels x

[@gustose6]

This guy had south on lock in the 90’s love his style. Proper legend!

[@swampy1234]

One of the greatest London writers ever. Up there with the best!

[@terencegarrett3717]

So much love for L top fella grew up inspired by him as for acid 15 IPN don he was my mentor in the graff game just like known taught me the racking game of paint curve fdc my Donnie too such good times love to all the IPN soldiers out there if it weren’t for acid who knows if known would of been who his known for today se13 gangsters

[@adamcrafts3645]

South London legend. Always loved his style.

[@tomgustard2316]

My favourite one so far. KNOWN was a legend! Him and MESA were two artists that made me love graffiti

[@1q1q1q981]

This guy is a legend. Made an impact on Liverpool graffiti also

[@rachoner]

I remember him up on Mount Vernon Road. He had an exclamation mark as his throwup if I'm correct. I am not even from LPL, I did not know the local scene during my short stay but I remember his style was on another level, some charisma in it.

[@Larri-b]

Hayes line he owned that . Big up Known

[@djsnear]

Big up ACID & CURVE

[@MRBLOODYGIZLA]

South London legend. His style was so unique

[@josephcleary9274]

Yes giz nice to see ya Mobzy

[@raymondisaac2295]

❤

[@1q1q1q981]

Nice one Kela for getting this absolute legend on here, great episode!

[@samsung63]

Known was and is, a unique graffiti artist, by this I mean his general approach. I got the impression he was a ‘loan wolf’ back in the day, during his ‘getting up’ campaign. And great music, definately hits the vibe…..

[@joshwheeler3216]

Always admired his style!! Iconic with legendary status 🔥🔥🔥

[@paulshaw4451]

I saw this guys tags round Liverpool in the mid 90s when there was barely a scene there, mad work rate

[@TheTDA]

When I saw those crime scene outlines on the ground in Lewisham, I knew Unknown was in a lane of his own ⚡

[@SK-rn7yd]

This guy had a sick unique style. Seems like a proper sound guy aswell. Big up Known

[@youser1093]

Unique??????

[@SK-rn7yd]

@@youser1093 yes, unique. Compared to the typical 90s London style

[@hmsubmarines6667]

It's been a long time since I listened to the whole cast .. this writer speaks well, inspirational, warming, good talker, and can relate, well done Kella on this one...

[@p.m.apositivementalattitud2078]

I remember when I first started graff I didn't understand how it worked but I used to tag in every known dub that weren't outta reach until I realised the disrespect. Graffiti king 👑🔥

[@_hkbfinn]

big up known..knew him in 95-97

[@mostuplifting]

(Un)known dub with Inna City Life tagged under it on London bridge tracks around '96... Loved that piece.

[@mrndlprsnr]

i have a picture of a quick known throw up face with one eye that is like a crosshair and i had it framed and im looking at it now

[@alcole6511]

Lewisham boy! Remember when he done the bins in me mates estate.

[@slimehousetv]

damn i remember KNOWN in grafotism back in the day, legend, much respect for this one kela as always and all the graft you put in on these constantly

[@bubz3t136]

Yeah, I've still got that copy of Graphotism. It was sad when the magazine ended suddenly years ago, just like Hip Hop Connection. By the way, Kela, why don't you get some of the people behind Graphotism or Hip Hop Connection on here? Also, what about Sacha Jenkins from New York, who was behind Ego Trip magazine?

[@ollyboi1872]

This guy was dope back in the day !! Had he’s own style a lot of people from south started coz of him !!!

[@rykerdark1688]

If the stars align and you can get 10 foot on it would be legendary

[@jjfrom2814]

Yesssss always wondered if he’s well short 😂

[@jjfrom2814]

Or Kuet he was active back in the day

[@tazbee3920]

10 Foot tags ive seen in mid Wales last year... Big ups 😂❤❤❤

[@Dconeakajcsmedia]

This dude is a legend. Takes me back to yr 7 at school and him being everywhere. I speak to him on insta hes a cool dude

[@jeffman691]

love that he don't swear, flip this flip that :) family man...... he had a massive piece in Tulse hill i was always jealous about, was such an obvious reach !

[@macweed3358]

Was there for years aswell

[@jonty172]

Wow you got Known on bro legend mate

[@djsnear]

Big up KNOWN

[@M.T.H.1986]

Remember he used to do the black wheelie bins in lewisham with characters and dubs

[@adamday3932]

I was the 3rd person at that phonebox,Acid and Curve had just been at my parents and we were doing phonephreaking on the phone as well as tagging it. RIDE FDC

[@anthonya853]

Bro are you still in touch with curve ???

[@Larri-b]

I remember seeing Known tag in Catford police station cell.

[@dairmaidodubhslaine3105]

Big up known

[@raymondisaac2295]

❤

[@d3vsy]

His style is lush

[@macweed3358]

Remember the known ser alive on the roof boxes silwood estate tower blocks late 90s best reaches ever i want to see a flick cant find 1 anywhere

[@kierrothwell3118]

Has suspicion for a while but sure this dudes MAS as well 🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@endisthebeginning24]

Spyar and Unknown style so different from most. Awesome interview, seems like an individual character. It’d be good to see some SB/ FLS writers on. DDS r cool n that but would be interesting to hear the other side of things

[@GKniftyHEADS]

#GraffPUNKS BIG UP KNOWN XX

[@Back_2_reality]

Could we get some more old schoool south writers on

[@heavyribs1563]

Og donny

[@0521Official]

Got so much love for Known. Still remember when he was at Scala and gave him the mic and he started rapping on one on my tracks. Amazing artist and great guy

[@alexholding46]

I know someone how write Dusk I wonder if it the same person

[@Rikki-ij5zb]

He said the word 'like' 214 times.