If it was hard to find me the weekend of Friday, Dec. 07th to Sunday, Dec.09th I took a slight day-cation and headed to Art Basel 2018 located in Miami, Florida in the Wynwood section, along with South Beach also hosting some of the worlds best artists and designers. Rumor has it that it was a little weak in the past couple of years focusing on Music and Dance, yet this year they brought it back to The Graffiti, The Paintings, as well as the Murals giving total control back to the Artists, Creators, furthermore Designers.

I stayed a couple of days in the Wynwood contrella not far from Little Haiti and enjoyed the scenery, along with captivating artwork, beautiful faces, not to mention the amazing 80 degree weather which was reminiscent of Summer in NY in 95’. Why Summer of 95’? Not 100 percent sure but it definitely brought back a nostalgic childhood feel back to mind, somewhat careless, a feeling of paradise maybe, but it was great to get away and out of the box.

I bumped into a couple of heads from New York and met a bunch of other people from all over, one crew to definitely mention is the Cake team, using contemporary murals, sculpture, avant-garde sound design, CAKE created a multi-sensational experience in the heart of Wynwood. The Crown Collection was also showcased, a private jewelry lounge within the space that showcased intricate, one-of-a-kind works with rare gems and meticulously-engraved luxury timepieces. CAKE clearly created a truly immersive, interdisciplinary encounter for their guests to experience during the Basel 2018 weekend.

I stopped by a couple more places getting Lost in the Sauce having it being my first trip to Miami and the State of Florida EVER! My journey took me from about Miami Ave. and NW29th wrapped back around to 2nd and 22nd. by Wynwood Walls where I was able to check out Sue Tsai’s Exhibit, “Summary of my heART. It was a dope experience stopping by supporting the young New York native not to mention sticking around to recreate one of my favorite pieces by the artist. I always find a way to miss her exhibit when in the City although usually informed something ALWAYS comes up within that period.

I didn’t get a chance to migrate over to South Beach where all of the A-Listers such as KAWS were partying but I was hugely content being in the Wynwood district where the majority of the culture was based including the up and coming artists were . It felt much more original, and authentic, moreover genuine in these part on the mainland rather than on the beach.

I want to extend a HUGE SHOUT and Thank You, to The Sate of Florida, The City of Miami, not mention Dade County which hosted the event, including a Big Shoutout to the Big Homie Zabo for real on deck feeding the hood with the $7 Fish and Chips, also the little homies on the motor bikes tearing it up (tag me in your Gram wit dem Meek FREED Tees). Definitely a warm welcome and made me feel right at home. Hope to splash out again next December and do it all over again. Shout DECK, TEXER, and BLAZE. Peace King!

There are plenty more people to shout along with videos I planned to share yet keep an eye out to my other channels for that material while I get the chance to edit, 2018 has tooken me for a wild ride and I know it is only going to get better transitioning into The 2019 New Year. Stay Tuned everybody and Thanks to everyone for their undaunted support for Yoshi Industries/Phoneroma Brand. Peace.