This week I sat down with the couple that started Restock, which is an event that bridges the gap, between local brands and the consumer. Ashraf and Aimee chat about how they started this, out of a need for something that grows a community that is sustainable.
This episode I spoke to another good friend. He is Illustrator, graphic designer and vector dark lord Mpumelelo Bhengu. We chat about leaving an accounting degree to pursue his true passion.
This episode, I sat down with not only a friend, but family. I am proud to present my brother Bief 37, who introduced me to graffiti which changed my life.
For episode I spoke to Cheslin Pick, a designer, sneaker and music enthusiast. We speak about collecting sneakers, his obsession with music and how it all led to him starting a platform called 8 Below.
The 17th episode might fly over your head if you haven’t wrote graffiti as a hobby or lifestyle. I spoke to Smet, my good friend that I have been writing graffiti with for years.READ MORE
In this episode I sat down with a graffiti artist who writes Bush. Who also happens to be a designer and illustrator.
Russell Abrahams is our guest for episode 15. A fun loving guy that is exceptionally driven under his relaxed nature.
This week I speak to Hayden Manuel aka Big Gorgeous. A guy that worked incredibly hard to solidify a reputation second to none.
Every week I feel like my previous episode was too short. This week was no different. Only because I was reunited with a good friend, Reagan O’Malley. READ MORE
This week’s episode I speak to Darren Christian, an illustrator and concept designer that works in the film industry. He shares his path that he had to work exceptionally hard for.
Anees Petersen, founder of Young and Lazy is my guest for episode 11. A man who has achieved a lot in the local and international fashion world. We talk about things that really matter.
Episode 10 is here and we sit down with Warren Papier who candidly shares how he got into architecture and photography. Balancing a demanding career of architecture, teaching and photography.READ MORE
This episode is pretty special because I got to sit down with someone I have looked up to, on many levels. He is the multi-talented Boeta Phyf aka Play One.
Episode 8 is here and where we feature the first rose between the thorns. Our first female guest, fanatical sneaker collector ,designer and illustrator Kaylin Car.
Creating this podcast is basically a reason for me to see my friends, we so attached to the digital world that we don’t have real conversations. This week I got to sit with a good friend, Gareth Campbell.
This weeks episode is pretty tight. Not because I made it. Its because I speak to one of the most chilled insightful creatives I have met, this guy is Marti Lund.
The fifth episode of The Upsurge is once again special, because I got to sit down with a brother that I have known for many years. We share many things in common.
Fok Alles is a creative that I met through graffiti. I have known him for a few years and we speak about his views on art, design and graffiti.
This week I sat down with Justin Ronné an avid collector, curator of Bubblekoppe and recently crowned “King of Kicks” (a online sneaker competition).
The second episode is here and this time around I sat down with Fareed Behardien.