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CAP MPC

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Primary affiliations: MPC Local origin: Bronx Main lines: 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s, 6s

CAP started out like any other writer. His objectives were to get fame and respect. Unfortunately he would have to gain both the hard way. CAP's initial efforts were modest pieces and throw-ups.

In the late 1970s CAP started off on the 2 and 5 lines in the Bronx. The 2s and 5s were lines where the biggest and the best was the goal. Throw-ups were were generally not respected. Writers generaly painted over them. The prevalent school of thought on the IRT was if you do a "real piece" over a throw-up or a tag it is acceptable. As long as you go completely over the name so the other writer saves face.

CAP did not share this line of thinking. CAP wanted full respect for all of his efforts. Early on CAP's name was frequently painted over. The consistant disrespect of his work triggered the most legendary war in the culture's history, CAP MPC vs. the World. In retalation CAP painted over as many of his rivals paintings as he could. He did not care how artistic or elaborate the paintings were. He destroyed more burners on the subway than any writer before or since. His actions provoked writers who didn't usually engage in war to resort to throw-ups and crossing out. Numerous cross-out wars erupted among other writers.

CAP was alegedly behind a shooting at the High School of Art and Design. The shooting reinforced CAP's "DON'T FU*K WITH ME" reputation. The negative climate made many people apprehensive about putting forth any creative efforts, for fear of having their work destroyed. It was definitely a point of struggle for the creative facet of the aerosol art culture. CAP did enough writing to gain respect without the wars, but was provoked in to taking his agressive stance to ensure respect.

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