Painting NYC subway trains posed numerous challenges for Sonic: from stealing spray paint to navigating the city’s dangers en route to train yards, the process involved sneaking in and facing constant police pursuits. Despite these obstacles, Sonic’s determination and passion for his craft drove him to leave a lasting imprint on the subway cars, contributing to the vibrant and rebellious culture of graffiti in the 1970s and beyond. Notable works like “Revolution 81” and “World War III” on NYC subway cars showcase his influence.
Sonic stands as the creator and founder of “Bad Inc,” an infinite graffiti hip-hop crew. Among its prominent members are Ink 76 (VP), Crazy Eddie, Joe 61, Rammellzee, Super 2, and other talented individuals. Together, they formed a dynamic collective contributing significantly to the graffiti and hip-hop culture, leaving an enduring mark on the creative landscape. During the mid-70’s Sonic showcased his versatility by DJ scratching records while his brother Crazy Eddie and Rammellzee engaged in rap, creating music in their spare time. This collaborative effort reflected their multifaceted talents and played a role in shaping the evolving landscape of hip-hop culture during that era.
Featured in many books, magazines, movies and documentaries such as “Subway art”
(Book: considered the Bible of
graffiti) “wild style” (the first hip-hop movie ), “Beat street” (hip hop movie), “Style wars” (Number one graffiti documentary), and front cover of urban art magazine,Paris France Nov 2022 and Nov 2023 just to name a few.
Sonic, a prolific muralist, gained international recognition, exhibiting in France, Belgium, Netherlands ,Hong Kong , Indonesia , Singapore, Spain and other countries, while documenting his graffiti history on canvas.
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