I think some of the best walls ever seen in this country have been done this year and some the most ambitious painting too. The downside which I don't want to dwell on as I pay it no mind in regards to what I do, is our peers .. the other writers in London. I speak of the Newjacks 'in it for a minute' ignorant to anything pre-98 writers. 'Ignorance is bliss' the saying goes, and for a newjack I guess ignorance is needed to come with 'that attitude' because neat writers need credentials, and a newjack has none. It's easier to disregard something than to aspire to it and in this dispoable age, instead of inspiring creativity and thought, our pieces just inspire ignorance and jealousy.

'Paint Bogies' Dek XL Merk ACR & Skore TRC - Grove Park

Why do newjack writers think that a couple of trackwalks, a bit of street bombing and the odd ten minute panel piece are the biggest thing ever. Why do newjack writers tag on people backgrounds without reason like it's the most normal thing in the world to catch a tag over fresh burners and then act surprised when a writer gets pissed off. Why do newjack writers in today's world of magazines, books and videos all run the same weak style. Why do newjack writers thrive on bullshit clichés, bullshit stories and bullshit fronts?

Almost without exception, all the quality writers in this country are in their late 20's, early 30's. This wasn't the case 10 years ago. Todays new writers are happy being crappy. At the end of the day though, I really don't give a fuck. Once upon a time I cared for the scene, wanted us to be something, but hard learnt lessons have worn me down. Now I disregard the bullshiters as they disregard us and strangely I've found it works.

Whilst many have been driven away from the Capital, I'm still will fucking up for it and so are the people I surround myself with. All the talking I've left behind. I couldn't give a toss, it's about actions ... as they speak for themselves and the last year has been another classic.

Skore TRC

PS. If you've been doing that same old shit time and time again, do something different, surprise us! There are too many predictable people who have run out of ideas. Read the 'sell by' date.

30 minutes at Ickenham 1999