Mike Giant: 90s San Francisco Graffiti, Artist Career Path, Designs For Think Skateboards, Rebel 8

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Mike Giant: 90s San Francisco Graffiti, Artist Career Path, Designs For Think Skateboards, Rebel 8

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History of the Bay Podcast Ep. 19: Mike Giant made a name for himself as an artist in the worlds of graffiti, skateboarding, tattoo, streetwear, and fine art. Drawing ever since he was a child, Giant started painting graffiti in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. An opportunity to design at Think Skateboards led him to San Francisco where he relocated in 1993 when the city was a mecca of graffiti, skating, music, and culture. Giant's ambition led him to paint large productions and he eventually traveled the world and established his art around the globe. He later transitioned into tattooing, which led him into streetwear design for Rebel 8, a brand he co-founded. Giant continues to make a living as a full-time artist, selling work online and at galleries. He shares some incredible stories that happened along the way and also discusses how he approaches his style, hustle, and career.
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@EVAASIVEOne Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, Thank you Dregs. Mikes short videos talking about art, skating, and life are priceless. Ill cherish this interview man

@EVAASIVEOne Жыл бұрын

Never stop sharing your knowledge Mike, much love Giant. Stay up!

@justinforever4987 Ай бұрын

wow! super emotional to listen to. sope1 was the homie for real. we lived together for a couple ofyears back in the day. we were co workers as well. sope came out to nyc to stay with me right before he passed. his passing has always been a blank spot. giant described the uneasiness perfectly, never got over it never will. that was my nigga fo sho. much love rip sope1 big willy style fa life

@liammoodyfilms Жыл бұрын

I walked into a skate shop in SF years ago now and saw a deck on the wall that just captivated me. It was a Mike Giant designed deck in that amazing black and white city/character scene. After finding out his name I started looking into his work and legacy. Been a fan ever since then and this podcast just reinforces it more. Mike is super talented and his style is so unique.

@tripdawg Жыл бұрын

Giant for sure needs his own biopic 🎥 💯

@True_And_Livin 2 ай бұрын

Mike This Got Me Watching Your Old Vids Bay Art Lives Through This Man!

@jerryinscoe1129 Жыл бұрын

I always enjoy listening to Mike's stories about back in the day in the Bay. He's got some goodies. Thanks for sharing!

@hrmsmk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shout out fam, Bless Up Sope. IHU stand up!

@princequestly2218 Жыл бұрын

What rad interview Mike Giant is a huge inspiration. One of my favorite writers. I love the all black sharpie illustration art he does. Talented artist.

@AnthonyHernandez-je1tx 5 ай бұрын

Giant is a legend!!! His work really captivated me as a teenager and was a huge influence for me.

@smokeybear937 Жыл бұрын

glad even the professors knew what time it was. that’s the real reason for college

@krebopolismpchead2441 Жыл бұрын

Love hearing about the classic Graff scene in the Bay Area in the nineties. keep doing your thing guys. Loved this video thanks for the nostalgia

@codypino802 Жыл бұрын

Shout out Albuquerque New Mexico!! BURQUE 505 REPRESENT!!!

@Ligas303 2 ай бұрын

BURQUE!!❤❤

@Ligas303 2 ай бұрын

I remember being Albuquerque on the west side and seeing dope Giant pieces 92-93ish.❤#Cibola Ditch

@Duffyartwork 10 ай бұрын

Mike’s story is that of a legend, but dude is chill and seems just like a good dude. Great talk

@danmaki943 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. The both of you. The part about shepard got me tripping the story on how KIDS 4DC DAC took him down at his own art show. Kids was not a violent or macho dude. I’m laughing to myself right now thinking about it. RIP Anthony

@robertmayorga4839 Жыл бұрын

King Giant. Had me always wanting to do pieces symmetrically.. so dope..

@air142009 5 ай бұрын

Right on for these great interviews man ! Itd be cool when you got writers , artists , musicians on to show on screen what it is they’re talking about . Woulda been cool to see all the dope pieces on screen that Mike mentioned .

@eggplant000 Жыл бұрын

I hope you can have him on again! Great interview 🖒

@gypsytears1785 Жыл бұрын

Giant is one of my favorites!! He’s a hometown hero~Burque 505~!!!

@Steven-mu9ot Жыл бұрын

What a great interview. Mike is nothing short of a legend.

@numbasixx Жыл бұрын

So many good memories of trips to the Bay in the 90’s and seeing all the Twist Felon and Giant pieces everywhere. So many good memories. Stay up. Too many toys not enough recess.

@grimvallius8679 Жыл бұрын

Fr people just do graffiti without understanding the culture or the history of their area i mean i aint got the best style but i know respect

@fellipedornelas900 Жыл бұрын

So nice to get to know a little bit of his history, such an inspiring person. I grow up seeing his graffiti even from very far, here in São Paulo-Brasil

@MrRusty-fm4gb Жыл бұрын

Giant is dope. I used to see him up on the 2s and 5s with Dondi, Cope2, Saber, Icabod, and Cap. Made crazy hip hop subway trainz from the 60s... 🎉

@Hrmn8tor Жыл бұрын

GIANT 1!!!

@eventurez916 2 ай бұрын

These shows are dope!

@k92er1sm6 Жыл бұрын

OG MIKE GIANT!! REBEL 8 FTW!!

@roberthall7980 Жыл бұрын

Dregs you are doing you thing!!! Keep up what you are doing!!! Mike giants is amazing and you are too

@desr421 Жыл бұрын

BRUH... This interview just blew up my phone! Can't wait to watch

@KEYDUPInc-xt7rs 2 ай бұрын

Legend

@brianrodriguez8787 Жыл бұрын

Sending love from muni ❤

@dogsandyoga1743 Жыл бұрын

Stylewise, MG is in my top 5 sf cats. Much love for this....

@adamss68er Жыл бұрын

Dope Ass Video !!!!! Loved It !!!!!!! 💯💯💯💯

@marianomartinez3999 Жыл бұрын

Best episode I’ve seen! Thank you dregs. What you do is really dope and keeps the culture alive 💪🏽

@andrethegrail Жыл бұрын

Amazing interview. I’ve been a huge fan of Mike for years.

@Kahweekah2o2f Жыл бұрын

Big fan of his art

@raychavez2884 Жыл бұрын

Such a dope interview

@Reesedigital 6 ай бұрын

the cans in the Christmas stocking is crazy💯😂😂👍🏿

@Runitup84 Жыл бұрын

OG GIANT 🤙🏾

@mattvanvalkenburg3959 Жыл бұрын

Love these interviews

@durbo7646 Жыл бұрын

Just tuning in getting the mando comment / like in ! 🤝 Shout out Mike Giant X Dregs One

@thetreatmentvisuals Жыл бұрын

Aye community service in SF with Neno was crackin! He let not buff my crews graffiti🤣🤣🤣🤣

@swassesois Жыл бұрын

Investigators gave us back all our racked cans as well. Good after court blessing.

@patswayze7359 2 ай бұрын

I liked this But at the end he proves he's a legal eagle....bro... Style writer? bomber? All!! bro! both and all,VANDALISM WITH STYLE...

@purplereigninblood Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MrDBcooper77 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this

@madbomr9129 3 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

@yommish Жыл бұрын

on the topic of Paul’s Boutique, Miles Davis was apparently a huge fan of the album (widely claimed but I can’t find the interview)

@fakeandgay1151 Жыл бұрын

Loved this interview!! Love listening to OG’s talk

@user-zv3ev4ec4d Жыл бұрын

Props to mike giant. His graffiti is dope. Dregs one's graffiti, not so much.

@LandMines Жыл бұрын

lmfao

@Runitup84 Жыл бұрын

Hater

@youser1093 Жыл бұрын

He's good but he's overated style wise he's average sometimes a bit wack but those dubs he did with the lower case g's were fire I can think of writers who have done a lot more and our alot better and believe it or not alot taller 😆 10 foot fro London England was and still is stupidly up he's painted with pear and all those NSF cats from the USA

@Runitup84 Жыл бұрын

@@youser1093 your trippin

@sageseventh Жыл бұрын

Why hate on dregs. So dumb

@aaronaustin4377 Жыл бұрын

OG GIANT...HANDS DOWN ...KING OF KINGS💪💪💪💪💪😎🙌

@user-sn5li8ho1z Жыл бұрын

Id love to see that London train he did

@manny5292 Жыл бұрын

Gotta get GATS on one of these interviews

@rxramblingrose4857 Жыл бұрын

eh much respect seen yes I this is a great interview greetings from Bolinas CALIFORNIA L3V3R 0N3R BSA oh yeah ehhhh mike you were a hell of a inspiration to us in the sin city and dregs eh when we going out bombing homie ?

@darthvadernunez6068 14 күн бұрын

you should interview bazookafilms77 his done a lot of work in the bay. Great channel.

@rxramblingrose4857 Жыл бұрын

fuk that was a epic interview I think mike should write a book man EH MIKE WRITE US A BOOK BROTHER ID BUY IT

@ericflores2929 3 ай бұрын

he have wizards beard 😅 🧙🏻‍♂️

@andrewsilver696 Жыл бұрын

Kingz giant one word bro ..

@shermsmoke Жыл бұрын

Da Big Hawmie Giant get down!

@ENGSKI72 Жыл бұрын

appreciate you guys🔴🟡🟢

@keezytv7854 Жыл бұрын

🤝

@mrmz3802 Жыл бұрын

Mike Giant

@ant6694 Жыл бұрын

Was Giant in the graffiti movie called ( Graff )? If so can anyone tell me how can i find it? Plz and thank you.

@John-mf6ky Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite writers ever

@louKushh Жыл бұрын

he sucks. mad toy

@adog9784 Жыл бұрын

Mike giant AOt crew

@rafelcons4246 Жыл бұрын

Dregs, not sure if you can speak on it, but Prada from WKT. Did they pass away? Out in sac I came across a super dope Rukoe throw is that had a rip Prada burner under it. Wish I could share pics on here.

@Runitup84 Жыл бұрын

Yeh he passed

@rafelcons4246 Жыл бұрын

Run It Up, you also posted on one of my Reddit posts! What’s good man, you local to sac at all?

@bigmikescomicsandtoys762 Жыл бұрын

Mayor Feinstein made psycho city the only place to do graffiti and the cops wouldn’t fuck wit ya It was a dope time

@sb-qw9mb Жыл бұрын

1:08:06

@rxramblingrose4857 Жыл бұрын

D.O.C in the sin city ?

@DopaminePusher Жыл бұрын

your awesome Mike.I still rock with Rebel 8, idk if you're still involved.Peace from Seattle

@jonhrabkofilms Жыл бұрын

DOOPE

@yommish Жыл бұрын

Giant is the youngest old dude I’ve ever seen.

@ashleykiawu3350 Жыл бұрын

Jesus is coming back please get right with God

@tristanarcelona Жыл бұрын

Water 🚿 lease

@louKushh Жыл бұрын

stop snitching grandpa

@abelmartinez9732 Жыл бұрын

No lie crack heads are the dopest 🤣

@tristanarcelona Жыл бұрын

Shrinking need food

@exposingextremists7786 8 ай бұрын

The guy behind REBEL 8.. stealing chicano art and making money off it

@vandl107 4 ай бұрын

😂 Hater 😂 🚨 ALERT Giant Always gives respect, mention, homage and props to the originators. Every interview he acknowledges the basis for the styles he roks... And Chicano's are most definitely honored. ✌️