Rammellzee was the original space age b-boy. He was one of the first writers to start camouflaging their letters in a style that would come to be know as wildstyle. The dude painted trains with Dondi and Dr Revolt. He created his own theory on letters and their hidden powers that he called Ikonclast Panzerism. He also was a dope emcee whose tracks were featured on the 1982 documentary Wild Style. He released a solo album in 2004 and collaborated with NY label Supreme for a range of clothing.
It makes me incredible sad that more and more of the pioneers of the late 70's and early 80s scene are slowly disappearing.
Some time in the future the world will wake up and realise that Rammellzee was one of the great mind of our time. RIP to a true legend.
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