EARSNOT IRAK / Kunle Martins. Ep.119-Angel and Z Podcast

EARSNOT IRAK / Kunle Martins is an artist & graffiti writer who founded IRAK; a pinnacle of New York’s writing history recognized worldwide as a graffiti crew of the highest caliber. With EARSNOT at the helm, IRAK went on to change the face of New York graffiti, art and fashion. EARSNOT is a legendary figure whose life has been filled with rises and falls, from being involved in pivotal moments within NY culture, making history and showing immense skill in his art and drawings, to living homeless on the streets, spending time in jail and present reflections on self. In this episode, he speaks on racking as a full time job with REHAB, his drawing practice, showing his face, IRAK history and more. Available now on Our Website, KZbin, iTunes and Spotify.
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0:00-Living Proof Magazine
3:12-Meeting Rehab and Racking
13:11-Racking as a full time job.
27:30-IRAK
48:20-Showing Face
1:00:07-Art, Drawing, Plans

[@Mr_DoThaDash]

Infamy was a huge part of the culture. It showed so many kids that way of life was done by so many more people than we could’ve ever thought.

[@Flemo2140]

Earsnot what a legend. Comes across as a good dude and looks like he's in a real happy place. Much success to him.

[@Chyeahokay]

I always thought he came across and jealous of his friends. And a bit Obnoxious.

[@etypiccolo]

@@Chyeahokay he spends a good chunk of this podcast talking about how he was exactly that

[@frase8236]

I did this first trip to NYC back in 2018. For some reason I got noticed there was an art event curated by Gonz for the 3 stripes brand, where were these popular and amazing artists on the line-up. Kinda innocent I went to the line trying to figure it out how to enter this VIP show, of course there was 0 possibilities to make it. Got rejected on line at my attemp. For any reason I stay on the line, then this dude came to me asking my name. He told me to stay behind him and his friends. When his turn came, this dude went to the security guard and told her: these guys behind me are coming with me. I got the bracelet and enter the show. No words, no explanation. Thanks Kunle, for any reason if your'e reading this: You made me have one of the best (by far) "dream" experiences on my entire life. J.

[@marley1995]

You sound like a hipster kid and your parents paid for you to go to experience fine art but decided to go LES to feel dangerous 🤣

[@marley1995]

By the way is English not your first language?

[@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS]

@@marley1995 yeah that was pretty all over the place.

[@marley1995]

@@BLAZENYCBLACKOPS and I’m from LA not even from NYC and know this

[@sourmouse4199]

I love that he's got paint on his fingers. True OG 🙌

[@bigfriz1229]

I love the grimy side of Graff the 80's - 90's had, The racking and grifting, The adventures without phones or pagers. I wish he told some more racking stories in detail. Earsnot has crazy Graff style too 💪

[@marley1995]

If you lived it you don’t have to hear the stories. Don’t forget the 70s was popping too.

[@bigfriz1229]

@@marley1995 I was born in the 70's so not qualified to speak on that really, I probably first noticed graffiti around 79 or super early 80's, I have no doubt it was lit though.

[@youser1093]

Swear he was more earl y noughties

[@samosam5299]

So true. The internet ruined the adventure 😢 at least we get to see cool KZbin stuff like this.

[@kevinkelley4376]

"I kinda feel sorry for them a little bit..." Earsnot talking about the Vandal Squad. 😄 So awesome.

[@crooked_letters]

He’s such a great story teller. I could listen for another 3 or 4 more hours. I’m from a small city in the south with no graffiti at the time I got into wanting to paint (exaggerating, but basically), that’s when I found the Infamy video which was around 2011. I can still say to this day IRAK, specifically Earsnot, was what influenced me the most and I can still say that to this day 12 years later. Now that I’m older I’ve been able to take many trips to NYC, and to be able to see actual ear and sace pieces still ALWAYS makes me fanboy out. Kunle, you’ve made such a remarkable impact on my life and I hope you know that man. ❤️

[@lenbones7940]

snot is the closest thing some of us have to a folk hero lol just the whole tale of a teenage runaway gay black man who lived on his own terms and threw hands at haters and led a epic crew... even down to his walls where it's just his tags on repeat... homie is a scene hero

[@scottyspliffen7421]

I dig this! Dudes def unique

[@smiteabonez6339]

Guys idk if u realize this but the way you interview constantly leads the guest to forget the question or ramble a bit, be more concise with your questions and have a conversation. Like every interview ive heard from u guys, which are GREAT btw, ive noticed a pattern of people losing their train of thought and i usually cant finish the episode cuz of that. Just my 2 cents, keep killin it tho! I have alot of appreciation for u guys Stay blessed

[@adamg6328]

I agree man, love what u guys are doing btw. Sikunts

[@johnglow7845]

True I lile the fact that they let people talk but you ddf have to reel them back in especially kunle 😆

[@marley1995]

Let them speak the raw shit, who cares if it goes off topic.

[@sinkincones8130]

good question for earsnot coz he’s adhd and can just ramble about interesting shit but the constant rereading of the question was a bit weird

[@yommish]

I feel like they could benefit from writing down questions beforehand. Sometimes the questions are too long and vague like just rambling and then saying “what do you think about that?”

[@zachnahshel]

All love to Kunle! He's such an inspiration. A LIVING LEGEND.

[@DavidHernandez-et3qi]

He says he thinks that hiding your face was corny, but then he showed his face in “infamy” and got arrested and spent 5 years on probation…. So….

[@zoningfam]

5 years probation for years of vandalism lol 😂 that’s nothing

[@johnglow7845]

You guys gotta get AGUA on here some day because no one online talks about him at all when dude is legit a philly legend! You gotta ask him about the time he escaped from prison and bombed the city with 4EVER dude was even in MSK and IRAK for a little while too he's a treasure trove of info and yet no ones really taped into it yet he's so underrated it's not even funny KADISM too!

[@crumbdelacrumb5942]

One of my faves & I’m from nyc I seen that hand selecta video he was in a while back and checked his shit out dude has a smooth fluid style

[@johnglow7845]

For those of you who liked NEMEL you're gonna love agua those two were tight and used to paint together all the time even him and NORM would do rollers in philly from time to time dude has done a lot and has so much ISM yet you'd never know it cause of how low key he is.. Now that I think about it most philly heads are low key they really aint about promoting themselves like that all this internet stuff is weird to old heads but they getting there😅

[@johnglow7845]

@Crumb De La Crumb yo YT is buggin I keep trying to reply to your comment but it wont let me kinda weird

[@flybynight4928]

CURVE

[@sourmouse4199]

@@johnglow7845 I got a Nemel slap hanging in my living room I was lucky enough to get. Gone way to soon. RIP NEMEL 🙌🙌🙌

[@thunderousmantis]

O'SNAP !

[@mindrozzzle90]

These kids don’t remember the o’snap days!

[@HotBoxTrucking]

hahaha the hater years

[@cigarilloarmadillo6833]

So good! There definitely needs to be more earsnot interviews

[@openphoto]

Very lucky to have survived and to have so much introspection. There's a lot to learn from this interview.

[@StayConstant]

“I did fight people but I always stopped when they started bleeding…..” hahahaha I love this man

[@user-up3tv2ei7g]

Do a Mq interview

[@MFSHECKS]

THE GOAT!!! Been waiting for yall to do this episode 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼. We also need a ben solomon episode, another one from irak that’s really been doing dope shit for a whileee

[@tysonmardentv1804]

I found this podcast just a bout a year ago same time I was getting into punk music and really pushin my graff game and it was so beneficial and motivational and when I found this show the first thought was why hasn’t earsnot been on here?? But this is what I’ve been waiting for! Cant wait to get the first issue in the mail keep it up peace and love✌🏼

[@marley1995]

How old are you to just get into punk music? Make sure you get into hardcore punk

[@dphil239]

Yessssss been waiting for this 🙏🏾

[@serchizm]

Nobody ever asks him about his relationship with Sace, which I’d like to hear about. (Unless I haven’t got to that part of the interview)

[@mh8048]

I can relate to that story... Really nice to see one shine! Rock on!

[@parkergalloway4533]

This was everything I expected it to be I love him asking what the question was a bunch

[@JMGC_78]

Definitely one of the top 5 episodes. 🔥🔥🔥

[@celos99]

I already know this is going to be 🔥🔥🔥

[@trippymexican7902]

Took a trip to New York. I didn’t get to take any paint with me sadly. But I was in Brooklyn. And hardly seen any cops out. I can see how people get up out there. Seem a little to good to be true

[@joshuasimmons5532]

Epic pod right here.

[@rhuebencongdon6102]

i screamed looking at the mag cover i could cry right now

[@looneybinjim]

The man, the legend, the one and only... SNOTY

[@oilpaint7173]

Derelict

[@whadafunk]

awesome interview. legend!

[@lHATETHEINTERNET]

Super inspiring conversation🤌

[@bobsanderz3005]

Awesome. Dudes got funny stories

[@DjNegi]

Such an insightful and amazing interview!! Earsnot is the epitome of growth… he’s been thru shit was thriving then.. and still growing now! Really inspirational… and so dope to hear the success!! the same vibe is similar to sen4 interview! All about the artistry support.. and is art in motion!! Salute to everyone involved and changing my life!’ Art is forever

[@ImRefraction]

This was a good one, one of the few I watched the whole thing

[@yungsmelly7623]

Good interview

[@georgeguero6138]

Mad respect to the guy I just remember this movie from way back and me and my Homies always recognize this guy because he would always say the Bible…….

[@shonyaewest4865]

Super fresh. Speaking of infamy y'all need to get my og tloks on here..thekoolones

[@johnglow7845]

Haven't heard that name in a very long time glad he's still with us 💪

[@bingbong73]

no thanks

[@lawlessarts]

@@johnglow7845 that's cause he snitched on his whole crew

[@johnglow7845]

@@lawlessarts couldn't be I saw him on the gram throwing up TKO recently theyeven squashed beef between them and MTA.

[@jonathanstafford9929]

He ruined tko

[@aveunit2285]

Dope !!!

[@sleepinganimals]

"Everything dope basically that has happened, has happened here" - classic New York perspective, lol. The dude is a fucking trip, great to hear his ramblings of a wild life. Drink every time he says "derelict"

[@williamnepinak5490]

This is so legit man. Got to say hi to chino in winnipeg the other day at the graffiti gallery, shit was legendary... I'm always around that area so that was so dope. Claw money did a mural outside the gallery too!

[@bigpesa6166]

Saw his tag in the early 2000's getting on the D train in The Bronx. Thought it was a weird name but it was up and that's all that matters. Interesting dude. Keep rockin 👊💯

[@doubledanny2792]

Yoo ! dope interview and dope channel!♥ EARSNOT what a living legend i remember 15 years ago watching his stuff and make my own mop full of tint great days.

[@hegzneptune7327]

Dope content lads

[@jacobqwan]

hyped ~

[@jordanjack9046]

Ayeeee 🙌🏽

[@OwenFilmsNJ]

Living legend.

[@juanbonilla2793]

What an awesome interview Kunles got keys to the city! Truly a NYC staple. I grew up in the west coast witnessed some of the best graffiti in LA and SF but a few years ago traveling to in NYC and seeing an Earsnot drip tag in person is one of the best graffiti pieces I’ve seen for many reasons.

[@BadlyNamed]

“No face no case” isn’t just a catchy phrase.

[@fakenamerealchungus9851]

Think Earsnot found that out as far back as Infamy lol

[@BadlyNamed]

That’s what I mean, his face has been burnt so I’m definitely not talking about now.

[@NativeThreat909]

Earsnot!!! Legend!!!

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

Earsnot should make a T-Shirt with “Don’t Be A Derelict” on it ! Lol

[@YouCanChangeYourWorldToday]

👂👂🏿👂🏻👂🏾👂🏼👂🏽🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠 EARSNOTYYYY ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lukepile2926]

holy fuck dude yes! this a been a dream podcast ive been waiting for! thx guys dope work!

[@ToturnTTommy]

Salute to snot Love to see his brand blow up

[@Konsfps]

He so on point with graffiti writers having a unique style and you could tell they wrote, over sized north face back pack a Spyder mo jacket a lo gear sweater and hat with some asolo or Dolomites. Money racking for powders and Sebastian hair products. Man the good old days!!!!

[@marley1995]

Lo gear? That’s not even a brand.. you do know it’s Ralph Lauren right?

[@justnudgeo7662]

earsnot is dope af i was lucky enough to meet him a few years back at a sneaker pimps event. im glad he's still the same og

[@lukeholloway7836]

my hero

[@laory1808]

LIVING PROOF LETS GO

[@sunstruck]

DOPE

[@michaelbirdsong196]

Hand style king ! Props to Irak rest in power Sacer

[@tyeboyce]

Earsnot is the spirit of graffiti that lives inside many of us. He's the man.

[@TRUYORK718]

Just come out bro...

[@tyeboyce]

@@TRUYORK718 ah yes because giving men compliments equals gay. i bet you are a anti styler

[@yayacatlover9mindy207]

i love hearing earsnot speak

[@JimBigdog-iz6et]

'Wasnt until I was with an adult I was like ohh I'm the crazy one' hahahaha

[@skierstarks1283]

Shout out to EarSnot Irak…. Homie Was Definitely Outside In The 90’s Good To See & Hear Is Doing Great… Dope Podcast… Toske Brt--

[@rizzotto139]

😂😂

[@DoubleJabSlipRightHand]

Hes was outside?

[@TheShahofBaltimore]

Man you guys have NO IDEA whose gracing us right now ! Thank You Kunle!

[@user-oi8sq6ci8j]

Damn, compared to his other interviews (Infamy) he seems depressed but he says he's in a happier more elevated and conscientious state. How you act on the outside isn't always how you are on the inside. PS: How can you do an interview with Earsnot and not mention SACE!? Ya'll slackin!

[@johnglow7845]

Seems like he was expecting more conversation to me.

[@johnglow7845]

Some of the memories he was recalling were kinda sad too R.I.P paul.

[@novelaego2404]

good guys but terrible interviewers

[@yaya-of3jn]

I got his skateboard from krooked it's pretty dope big ups to him congrats

[@aidanboisse1629]

Ayeeeee

[@dannnnydannnn5201]

Earsnot always had the nastiest tags. Great episode gentlemen.

[@samosam5299]

SNOTTY SNOTTY EARS🤘 Love this hardcore dude! He was great on the INFAMY Graff documentary.

[@Empty2326]

I’ll stick around bro thank you

[@themerrybeggar941]

fucking legendary man! I’ve been waiting on this, so sick.

[@StillWeRide]

If your a graff fan and you're not a patreon member you're doing yourself a huge disservice. These two send out quality stuff every month...zines..prints...slaps...you fuck with graff sign up!!!

[@dvious9052]

Much respect to IRAK

[@puzzles4breakfast275]

Best interview

[@screwaroundadam1657]

U just gotta love Earsnot 😊

[@LarryFish3rman]

Earsnot eating Cheetos before the podcast. Cant even hate though. Legend. RIP SACE

[@livingincolorado796]

Great video!! Yall been killllling it w content. Can yall try to get some LA heads on here? Augor? Versuz?

[@rvwtrvps760]

Where do you buy the magazines at g?

[@DSTREETMEDIA]

💯Legend 💯Irak NYC

[@bloodyrootzpodkast]

Remember watching him on infamy catching dope tags w da Mop 🔥

[@alex222pak]

One of the coolest cats on Earth.

[@rxmega_487]

let's go

[@BiGSiX56]

Met him in Webster hall one time

[@johnglow7845]

Peep his hands though kunles the man! 😁

[@devinrodriguez3530]

Earsnot made me want to write

[@yungsmelly7623]

S/o earshot super chill guy

[@hiphop6493]

I would vote for the Big SNOT 2024!"

[@plmedia01]

The guy taking at the beginning was he in infamy the documentary?

[@samcutty1r]

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@chinpokimon9173]

my guy on , thank you so much Angel & Z radio this hit home. My guy

[@marley1995]

Please don’t fan our over another man. Or anyone for that matter.

[@chinpokimon9173]

@@marley1995 says the idiot who fans out over weed so much he records it and post it on KZbin ? Self projection much, get lost cornball.

[@shaynebovell5923]

my dude

[@trent6466]

is the bro rak wearing a promo shirt for movie tenet lol ?

[@Lordylbc]

He asked what was the question again after every question… mad adhd son

[@heinousviolence]

Fuck yes

[@edwingarcia5290]

Take a shot every time he says derelict 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skyjuiceification]

StiII a big kid! for a guy who is not that dumb he sure said a lot of dumb shht! but I see the evolution here!

[@serchizm]

I noticed he said I WAS an atheist. Snot, are you down with G-O-D now?

[@zenguistik]

Know Regretz

[@CrayZTracy]

Earsnot reminds me of Jon jones they way he speaks and definitely the way he looks