Rammellzee, who legally changed his name at 18, was a pivotal figure in graffiti culture and New York's late-20th-century art scene, marking his influence significantly.
His theory of Gothic Futurism perceived language as a tool of oppression, positioning graffiti writers as cultural heroes fighting to liberate letters from constraining definitions.
The co-editors of RAMMELLZEE: Racing for Thunder intersperse over fifty years of artwork and archives with oral histories from friends and fellow artists who best knew him.
Characterized as a manic genius and style god, Rammellzee’s unique, comic vocal styles influenced early rap, showcasing his pioneering role within hip-hop.
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