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Two of my favorite street artists Herakut have recently released the new video for Happy Doubt Day – check it out.

Hannah sends in this strange graffiti of what appears to be a crying flea? A hamster perhaps?  Does anyone have the lowdown on the artist who drew this?

Babelgum’s new series “Paredes Que Hablan: Talking Walls” features SEHER a street artist from Mexico.

In 16 episodes, Babelgum is serving up short profiles of a diverse range of artists who are making bold statements on the urban canvas in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The series goes from homes and studios to the streets to chronicle the works of both internationally known names and younger artists just getting a name in the underground in their respective cities. Included are San Paolo’s Nunca, who brings rural scenes to the frenzy of this Brazilian metropolis, Korean-born Argentine Nerf, who works in the 3D cubes, and Mexico City’s Struendo, a self-described “vandal graffitier” who discovered his love of the art form at the same time he undertook his other driving passion and occupation, wrestling! (Details on all 16 artists profiled in the series are below.)

Hip hop culture has always had their four elements, and Four G’s Magazine takes an existing formula and puts an interesting spin on things to bring you their interpretation of urban culture. The Four G’s stand for Graffiti, Guns, Girls and Ganja and work excellently in tandem with one another.

From front to back, the magazine spans 54 pages of pieces by world renown graffiti artists, the latest and greatest firearms, photo spreads of classy young ladies, and massive photos of marijuana which make me want to take up smoking again. Most interestingly the magazine covers medical marijuana laws by state for those of you looking to get your hands on a license and hit up a local dispensary. The magazine is printed on heavy stock glossy pages, which are much thicker than your average magazine counterpart making each copy able to withstand quite a bit of wear and tear.

Each issue also contains interviews with famous skaters, writers, tattoo artists, spray paint manufacturers,  and hip hop artists for a fresh inside look at each of their respective worlds. What really makes Four G’s so much fun to read is their biography style editorial pieces detailing the upbringing of famous artists.

Tatoo Photo (Four G’s Issue #2)

For me it’s the small things and Four G’s doesn’t skimp, even giving each lady within the girls section a brief series of questions to answer. My favorite, “Graff, Guns, or Ganja?” besides one girl insinuating she’s a lesbian, you’d be surprised how many women love guns.  It’s also great to get a sense of how many weeks it takes to grow Grape Ape vs Southern Lights, the expected yield of both, scent, taste and type of high. Similar stats for those of you looking to brush up your firearm game are included. Country of origin, caliber, magazine capacity, rate of fire, sight, weight and cost.

Any magazine with a legal disclaimer should be a good indication of the kind of entertainment that is held within. Plainly put, Four G’s is not “for the kids” in the literal sense.  Though any teenager to adult would be able to appreciate the formula which makes Four G’s great.

If you’re looking for a new magazine which properly encapsulates some of the most raw elements of street culture, Four G’s Magazine is a must buy.

You can also purchase Four G’s apparel and package deals including other popular graffiti magazines from their online store.

The magazine retails for $7.00 online at the Four G’s Magazine Store.

Mulheres Barbadas discuss how they met at a bearded lady show in Sao Paulo, and show off some of their recent artwork.