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Mar 16, 2023 45 min

David Perez-Shadi

from The Plug w/ Justin Jay Hosted by Justin Jay

David Perez-Shadi is the director behind House of Pain's "Jump Around" and Cypress Hill's "How I Could Just Kill a Man" videos. He also directed the Beastie Boys' "Gratitude" and has collaborated with streetwear brands like Supreme, Stussy, and Billionaire Boys Club. For over three decades, David has been a prominent figure in downtown New York, documenting hip-hop, skateboarding, and graffiti. In this episode, we dive into David's journey from a shy bike messenger from the Bronx to becoming the go-to photographer for some of the coolest brands and artists in the game. We'll also hear some fascinating behind-the-scenes tales from his most chaotic shoots and learn what happened when the RZA went missing during a big budget video. YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@theplugwithjustinjay Website → https://www.theplugwithjustinjay.com Apple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-plug-w-justin-jay/id1517322794 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/3M3BwnadvgbuwtErUHN1pl Email → [email protected] Justin Jay Photography → https://justinjay.com HI 1K - 10 Years / 1000 Moments On Hawaii's North Shore by Justin Jay → https://www.hi1k.com

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