DOSE MPC describes his childhood growing up in South Bronx and his early interest in art. He notes that most of the graffiti in his neighborhood was from the Morris Park Crew (MPC) and cites Butch and Dondi's cars as major influences on his early interest in graffiti. DOSE also discusses the racism he faced when moving to the Pelham Parkway Area. He recounts joining MPC after being recruited by Cap and the development of his tag. DOSE shares stories about the various train yards he and MPC frequented in the Bronx. DOSE also reflects on the local and international graffiti world at the time of the interview. He shares love and appreciation for the Bronx. Notable stories in the interview include his experiences "racking paint," his arrest in Esplanade, and his first time meeting Ghost
Graffiti artists; Graffiti; Subways--New York (State); Railroad yards--New York (State); Racism--History--20th century.--United States; Shoplifting; Graffiteurs; Métros--New York (État); Gares de triage--New York (État); Vol à l'étalage; Bronx (New York, N.Y.); South Bronx (New York, N.Y.); DOSE MPC; Morris Park Crew (Graffiti artist group)
Format
oral histories; ephemera
Genre
Interviews
Date
2022
Physical Description
80 pages; 1 online resource digital preservation master, mp4 file
Note (Biographical)
DOSE was born in Harlem to a family from Puerto Rico. He grew up in the South Bronx and Pelham Parkway. DOSE initially tagged under the name Flame 3. When he was about twelve years old, he was approached to join the Morris Park Crew (MPC) by then-lead er Cap. DOSE has worked as a tattoo artist in Tuff City and was president of MPC in the 2020s
Note
Interviewed by Kurt Boone and Steven Payne on May 19, 2022