I’ve long believed in the teachings that “participation” is the 5th element of Hip-Hop, that belief truly cemented my choice to use my artistic talent to express on behalf of my community. IV Parallels, led by Troy Arroyo, work to perpetuate Hip-Hop culture and it’s my pleasure to be a part of their movement as a sponsor. I also have to thank Charlie B for shooting these fantastic shots of Suspect from IV Parallels rocking the Beware: Snakes in the Grass tee from PROFITink.com.
“Suspect is a Kansas City native currently residing in Orlando and substantiating a name for himself as one of the most promising artists out of both areas! He partnered with IV Parallels a year ago to cultivate his brand and perpetuate his music and has since accumulated accolades such as sharing stages over the course of this past summer with artists such as Tech N9ne (Actually received a co-sign from Tech), Machine Gun Kelly, Big K.R.I.T, Juicy J, Hopsin, & Gorilla Zoe. He’s also received sponsorships from entities such as Profit Ink & jewelry company King Ice. Soul Of The Hood “The MixTape” is currently available online and plenty of news, updates, songs, shows & projects will be coming to light in the near future. For now, please stay tuned and if you haven’t done so already give Suspect a listen!” – @TroyArroyo, Founder IV Parallels, LLC
Freehand Profit is an artist/illustrator/designer in Los Angeles with a healthy obsession with Hip-Hop, art & kicks. He is the creator of the sneaker gas masks*, MASK365, Guerrilla Art Squadron, Profit Ink.orporated Clothing as well as a founding member of the Fat Chance Crew.
Currently Freehand Profit is looking forward to the release of his first book - "Army of the Undeadstock". It will be more than 150 pages of full color photographs documenting his work over the past 2 years. Each mask will also be accompanied by a haiku written by San Diego poet, B(e) Selah. The book releases November 28.
*-previously known as 'The Branding Wars'/ also known as 'Army of the Undeadstock': the body of work consists of more than 30 masks made from deconstructed, highly coveted sneakers.
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