Getting a little BUCK with JOE

I had the chance to sit down and chat with Joe Buck (http://www.artilleryds.com) . It is very hard to some this talent up i more then a couple of words. He has been around and seen most of the things that influence us today. He has designed the cover of the infamous "De La Soul is Dead" album cover (with many others up his sleeve). He has been in the middle of hip hop movement in its infancy from his days in Highschool with some hip hop greats to impromptu brainstorming sessions with Big Daddy Kane and Common (with and without the Sense). Now he is turning the page towards self fulfillment with his own series of commissioned pieces. Now sit back and relax as I did with the creative and game ready Joe Buck....

Where were you born and raised?

I was born in West Germany, raised in Hollis Queens, and no living in Long Island

What are some of your works that people may be familiar with?

Some works might be De la Soul is Dead, Early design work for Cornerstone and the Fader

Where did you go to highschool at?

High School of Art & Design

Which one of the superhero best fits your personality?

ummmmm, Iron Man.

What rappers attended your highschool?

Organized Konfusion, Mobb Deep

What are some new things that you are doing artwise?

i am doing everything i usually do, but i am doing a lot more painting as of lately and preparing to launch a limited edition poster driven project that will have promo cd's of beat and Dj sets with some special guests such as Trugoy, Ski Beatz, DJ Stitches, Ilacoin, J Force and more.

What is in rotation in our music library?

De La Soul, Kanye, j DIlla, Slum Village, Wasted Youth, Bang City, Joe Cocker, James Brown, Waxerkz11704, Tanya Morgan, Sa RA, Lyn Collins,Georgia Muldrow, Tribe Called Quest, Little Wayne

Which items would be indoctrinated into your hall of fame?

the era is mid to late 80's (the Crack Boom style) was Top gear: Polo, Benetton, Tommy Hilfiger, Fila (the first run stuff) Leg gear: slacks and guess jeans Foot gear: Fila (high end square toe tennis joints made of italian leather) Bally Comps (Competitions) , Gucci 109's and 155's (The original sneakers that the S Carters are based on) and Prince sneakers (they had some joints back then) SICK!!! you here me, straight baller status gear in the 80's and throw in a dapper dan hat or two, you know with the Luis Vuitton neck pouch.

Where did you go to college?

SVA for a semester and then transfered to NYIT college

Were you ever a GI?

NO

Who is the person that you trust the most?

My brother Chris Buckingham

Have you ever been to Buckingham Palace?

Yes

Are you a dog or cat person?

Dog

How did you get the job for the "De La Soul is Dead" album cover?

Thats was a case of the right place at the right time. I was in college at the time and was doing flyer for all the fraternities ,sororities, and SGA. I had posters everywhere. One day Trugoy came up there for a party (he used to attend that college with his brother Mike) Any way i was coming out of a party one night and Trugoy was outside, he had seen all the posters hanging up and was asking who had been doing them. Long story short he asked me if i was interested in doing their next album. Thus my art career was born.

What made the 90's so special to you?

ummmm , shouldn't this be about the 80's. just kidding... i would say it would have to be getting married, the birth of my daughter and touring with de la soul.

What reality show is a must for you to be on?

None my life is the only reality show I rock with.

If you could erase any horrible experience form your past, what
would it be?

Already done Thanks to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind treatment.
I think they are having a sale right now.

What is the last book that you bought and still have not read?

I forgot LOL

If your house was on fire and all your loved ones and pets got out
safely, what would be the one inanimate object that you would save?

Probably my computer since it has tons of important info and archives of most of my work. Keep in mind this is assuming that my family grabbed other things like photo albums and family documents.

What is the most change that you have seen in the youth culture so
far?

The fact that they seem to enjoy destroying themselves for the sake of tv and chump fame.

What was your biggest childhood influence?

Hollis and Harlem

How was the transition to Long Island and what are some of the
personal treasures that you have gained from that move?

I have gained nothing and the transition seems to never complete. i can't seem to really settle in.

How would you describe your personal style?

Of Dress or fighting. LOL if fighting its Tiger/karazor (shout outs to Wu Tang) LOL
My style is ambiguous. It reaches into a little bit of everything depending on my mood and where i'm at. But over all it's clean.

If you could you get a free plane ticket for immediate departure
anywhere. Where would you go?

Back to London yeah,

Drop a jewel for the people about dealing with the record companies
with your artwork?

Don't let them jerk you. each animal is different so be ready to go for yours.


tell a friend to tell a friend so we can BUILD!!!