We managed to catch up with one of Australia’s top letter benders Egypt Mck, pieces, throw ups, tags he’s got it all on lock so sit back and let him hit you with some knowlege . . .
1. Tell us who you are – what you do and how long you’ve been doing it ?
I write Egypt,Tekno,Space,Kanger,+ many more,I’m down with ATM and MCK crews,i been scribbling on shit for about 15 years.
2. Favourite 3 colors?
Pink,yellow,and purple,the brighter the better.
3. Favourite 5 pieces of all time and why – (please include links)
There’s just too many ,but a few i really like are:
1.PUBES, this cat is definitely in the drivers seat.
2. NEAS, iv been a big fan of his graff for a long time, He always comes correct with solid pieces, real writers writer.
3.GOREY, some of the best tags in the game, and styles galore.
4.SEIKO, because he is the king of my city and constantly produces burners,
5.TAVEN, old school Aussie king, nuff said
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.4. Favourite city and why?
All aust citys are dope,but melbourne is the best 4 sure.
5. Favourite food / drink /?
Meat and cheese kebabs, hence the crew name (mck), and vodka
6. Biggest vice ?
Kleptomania.
7. Biggest Gripe ?
Nosey store owners, store detectives, and ticket inspectors.
8. Favourite shoe?
Air max 95s, grey black and fluro yellow
9. Favourite 5 tracks ?
My faves change all the time, lately iv been listing to:
1.anything by Nazenbluten
2.Afrika Bambata- Planet rock
3.Hunter-Yokine(drugs and crime)
4.Metallica-Motorbreath
5.Mobb Deep-Shook ones
10. Perfect day?
Nice weather, big wall, free paint, bottle shop very close
11. Who’s the most famous person on your phone?
I have a pic of me and Chopper Reid on my phone,(does that count?)
12. 3 people you would love to have a pint with ?
Id love to have a beer with Duncan, ’cause Duncan’s me mate
13. 3 things you cant live without ?
Girlfriend,cheap paint,BBQ sauce.
14. i am lucky/unlucky because ?
I haven’t been busted for anything for a while.
15. Last time you were caught doing something ?
I just finished probation, so its been a while
16. 5 things that are within arms reach of where you are right now?
Smokes, drink, sketch book, copics, TV remote
17. what would u grab from your burning house?
From past experience i know to grab the dog, my hard drive and my paint (to save the street from blowing up)
18. 3 things to do before you die ?
Travel, have kids, get a job
19. Earliest memory?
First time i seen a piece on a train had me hooked
20. any upcoming projects- shouts – final words !
Make and sell more t-shirts,do alot more graff,
Shout outs to Teks,Orio,Cones,Tisko,Putup,Ksino,Kibso,Hazah,Break,Electro,Nokier and eveyone in my crew,and anyone that knows me, peace
best interview ever