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We are thrilled to welcome back Luis J. Rodriguez, former Los Angeles Poet Laureate from 2014 to 2016, in this episode. We discuss the Always Running festival, which is named after his well-known book - Always Running: La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A. Since our last interview, Luis has been traveling with his wife Trini for poetry readings and speaking engagements around the world. Currently, he is working on a script with Freddy Negrete based on the true story of the killing of David Dominguez, a gang member, by San Gabriel ex-cop Billy Joe McIlvain. We also touch on a project that Luis was involved in with John Leguizamo, though unfortunately it was not completed. One of the most heartbreaking topics we discuss is the growing homeless population in Los Angeles and how expensive housing is causing many people to leave the city or move to Mexico. Take a listen to this insightful conversation with an accomplished author and activist. In addition to being a novelist, memoirist, short story writer, children's book writer, and essayist, Luis is also a poet. He is also known as a mentor, healer, youth and arts advocate, community and urban peace activist, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. And if you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, be sure to visit Tia Chucha Bookstore and Cultural Center. He has 16 books in all genres (poetry, children's books, fiction, and nonfiction), including the best-selling memoir, "Always Running, La Vida Loca, Gang Days in L.A." His latest memoir is the sequel, "It Calls You Back: An Odyssey Through Love, Addiction, Revolutions, and Healing." His last poetry book is 2016's "Borrowed Bones" from Curbstone Books/Northwestern University Press. In 2020, Seven Stories Press released his first book of essays, "From Our Land to Our Land: Essays, Journeys & Imaginings from a Native Xicanx Writer." Among his many awards and fellowships, in 2022 Luis was given a California Arts Council Legacy Fellowship and a Los Angeles Times' Robert Kirsch Lifetime Achievement Award. Luis is founding editor of Tia Chucha Press, now for over 30 years, and more than 20 years ago he co-founded with his wife Trini Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural & Bookstore in the San Fernando Valley. He has traveled across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Europe, and Japan to speak, do poetry readings, indigenous ceremonies, or reportage over the past 40 years. This includes prisons, jails, and juvenile lockups in around 20 U.S. states, as well as Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Argentina, Italy, and England. Dedicated to his indigenous roots and Native American spirituality, Luis has a Mexika name: Mixcoatl Itztlacuiloh. With his wife Trini (Tlazohteotl) he has a podcast called "The Hummingbird Cricket Hour"--http://hchpodcast.libsyn.com/ Luis is dedicated to a clean, balanced, abundant, cooperative, healing world. No more capitalist private property relations, exploitation, war, or inequities. "In essential things, unity; in nonessential things, liberty. In all things compassion." Always Running – La Vida Loca, Gang Days in LA by Luis J. Rodriguez The Concrete River: Poems by Luis J Rodriguez Tia Chucha Bookstore & Cultural Center Freddy Negrete: Smile Now, Cry Later Good Cop or Bad Cop? The Story of Billy Joe McIlvain and the Murder of David Dominguez

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Denne gangsteren fra Los Angeles havnet plutselig i filmbransjen, og har laget mesteparten av filmtatoveringene du har sett i storfilmer som "From dusk til dawn", "Silence of the lambs; Red dragon", "Blade" osv men hvordan kombinere hollywoodlivet og gjengmedlemskap med å tatovere i et av verdens mest populære tattoo studio´s? Denne episoden er også filmet, søk «issopodden» på youtube for å finne kanalen vår der!   Executive produsers: Tom Erik Voje & Kell Martin

Freddy grew up in the LA gangster culture and went to prison, where he learned to tatoo. His youngest son was murdered in a gang confllict. He felt guilty, fell apart, started using drugs, went to prison, was diagnosed with congestive heart failures, had 3 heart attacks, thought he was going to die in jail, prayed and asked for more time. Freddy joined a rehab program, learned to live with son's death, dedicated his life to make his son proud and chose to be an example to his living son. He shares these nuggets of life wisdom: - no matter how low you've come, there's always hope - if you want change, there is hope and treatment, you just have to want it - approach things with an open heart Legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete is best known for his pioneering black-and-gray tattoo style, honed while serving time in the California State Prison system during a youth mired in abuse, gang life, and drug addiction. His “prison-style” designs eventually found their way out onto the streets of East LA and, in 1980, he created a piece that earned him a Tattoo Artist of the Year award. Freddy has been featured in the History Channel’s Marked series, in the documentary Tattoo Nation, on Spike TV’s Inkmaster as a guest judge, and in numerous print and online media. He has worked as a technical consultant and tattoo artist on over 30 Hollywood films including Batman, Blade, Con Air, Falling Down and Austin Powers. He currently works at The Shamrock Social Club on the Sunset Strip with his son, Isaiah and has been a volunteer counselor at the Beit T'Shuvah residential treatment center for eight years. His memoir, Smile Now, Cry Later, cowritten with Steve Jones, was released in 2016. https://freddynegrete.com/ https://www.instagram.com/freddy_negrete/?hl=en http://shamrocksocialclub.com/ 

Hi Friend!   Welcome to another episode of the Odaat Chat, my name is Arlina and I’ll be your host. If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes, or you can get new episodes delivered right to your inbox by signing up for the newsletter at odaatchat.com.   If you are new here, this is a podcast where my guests and I talk about how to recovery from alcoholism and addiction. We typically spend the first half of the podcast on the backstory, but the magic is really in the solution, which is what we try to focus on.   I’m looking to uncover the moments of clarity, the revelations, and the tools and practices for healing which lead to long term recovery.   This episode is sponsored by my free 7 day “Connection Cure Challenge” -  how to overcome isolation and attract your tribe in 7 days. - I know what its like to feel overwhelmed by life, and lonely because all I want to do is isolate. But I found a solution that changed my life forever and I want to share it with you. It’s a free online course with a downloadable worksheet.   So if you’ve ever struggled with loneliness and isolation then you absolutely need to take this challenge and experience the relief that comes from feeling supported and connected.   Sign up for free at soberlifeschool.com   Today I’m talking with the world famous Tattoo artist out of Shamrock tattoo in Hollywood CA, and author of the book, Smile now, Cry Later, Guns, Gangs and Tattoos - Freddy Negrete. His work is stunning. You can see some of his work on https://freddynegrete.com/ or his instagram at https://www.instagram.com/freddy_negrete/   He shares about what it was like growing up with a Jewish mother and a Mexican father, around gang members in the neighborhood. We go over how he got caught up in that world, the drugs, crime and violence and losing his son to drugs. Ultimately he shares how he was able to transform his life, and how he helps others through the book he published with his good friend, Steve Jones.   I would like to thank Amy Dresner for hooking me up with such an awesome guest, and Steve Jones for helping me set up the interview and of course Freddy for being willing to share from the heart, so that others might be given the hope of recovery.   So with that, please enjoy this episode with Freddy!

Freddy Negrete Bio Legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete is best known for his pioneering black-and-gray tattoo style, honed while serving time in the California State Prison system during a youth mired in abuse, gang life, and drug addiction. His “prison-style” designs eventually found their way out onto the streets of East LA and, in 1980, he created a piece that earned him a Tattoo Artist of the Year award. Freddy has been featured in the History Channel’s Marked series, in the documentary Tattoo Nation, on Spike TV’s Inkmaster as a guest judge, and in numerous print and online media. He has worked as a technical consultant and tattoo artist on over 30 Hollywood films including Batman, Blade, Con Air, Falling Down and Austin Powers. He currently works at The Shamrock Social Club on the Sunset Strip with his son, Isaiah and has been a volunteer counselor at the Beit T'Shuvah residential treatment center for almost 10 years. His memoir, Smile Now, Cry Later, cowritten with Steve Jones, was released in 2016. Freddy Negrete Wiki: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddy_Negrete Social: Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreddyNegreteSmileNowCryLater/ Instagram: freddy_negrete Web: freddynegrete.com   Addiction Unlimited Podcast Full Transcript:  Angela Pugh:  Hey everybody, welcome to the Addiction Unlimited podcast. I'm your host, Angela Pugh, recording today from the beautiful Hollywood California and I want to say thank you to La Fuenta Hollywood Treatment Center for giving us a space to record. We appreciate that. You might hear some traffic noise in the background. We are in the heart of Hollywood so there's nothing we can do about the traffic. Angela Pugh: Today's guest, I'm so excited for you guys to hear a little bit of this story. It's so good. Freddy Negrete is joining us. Freddy's book is Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos-My Life in Black and Gray. Angela Pugh:                   Freddy, welcome to the show. Thank you so much for being here with us. Freddy Negrete:              Thank you for having me. Angela Pugh:                   Absolutely. Tell us a little about you and what you do. Freddy Negrete:  You got that tattoo artist part right, but I'm actually best known for pioneering the style of tattoo called black and gray realism. It's has it's roots in Chicano, [Cholo 00:01:01], [Vario 00:01:01] scene of East LA in the 70s. That was my life. I was a Chicano gang member. We gave the world, khakis and pendletons and bandannas, graffiti and tattoos. Angela Pugh:                   And tattoos, there you go. Freddy Negrete: I was born with art ability so ... and as a young Chicano, we had certain images that were really important to us like the clown girl and the Charo girl with the sombrero and the gun belt. Aztec imagery, religious Catholic images, crosses, roses, Jesus, Mary, things like that. And writing. Because we were very big on who you were and where we were from. And then spending most of my life in institutions, I developed my own style of art and then in prison learned how to tattoo with the homie tattoo machine in there. And when I got out, I started tattooing out of my apartment, meanwhile a tattoo shop opened up in East LA and found that everybody wanted tattoos, but they wanted their tattoos to look like they were done in prison. They wanted the Chicano style. Angela Pugh:                   Right. You actually learned to tattoo in prison? Freddy Negrete:              Yes. Angela Pugh:                   Okay. What is the ... how do you tattoo? What is a tattoo gun like in prison? Freddy Negrete:  It's funny because the machine that they use most today is a rotary machine and it's based off of that prison design. Basically it's a motor that you break out of a CD player or back then it was a cassette player. You use a toothbrush, a Bic pen, a sharpened guitar string, tape, and that motor, and a paperclip.

Over the last two episodes, we've been telling the story of tattoo pioneer and former gang member Freddy Negrete. Along the way, we enlisted the help of author Steve Jones, as well as acclaimed poet and Freddy's former gang rival Luis Rodriguez. In today's special bonus episode of Full Potential, Now!, we shift our focus to Luis Rodriguez, hitting rock bottom, and climbing back through the Native American recovery method. If you haven't listened to our interview with Freddy Negrete, check it out at fullpotentialnow.org.

This week's episode of Full Potential, Now! is Part Two of Ted's interview with tattoo pioneer Freddy Negrete, with help from author Steve Jones and poet Luis Rodriguez. Please listen to Part One on iTunes or FullPotentialNow.org first. Music by John Praw & Pat Reinholz. Visit http://fullpotentialnow.org.

Greetings congregation! John graces us with his presence as he and Jed discuss Kanye West taking 2c-b, we pay our respects to a C&OD guest who recently passed away as a result of the disease of alcoholism, talk Anthony Bordain's suicide and more. Then, we are blessed to have world-renown tattoo artist/author Freddy Negrete come on the show to tell his story of growing up in foster care, getting locked up , learning tattooing in prison and pioneering the 'black & grey' realism style of tattooing. Freddy has been a guest judge on Spike's 'Ink Master', and designed the tattoos for the blade trilogy and from dusk till dawn films, to name a few. Freddy has an amazing story, and I hope you all enjoy it. Freddy recently wrote a book 'Smile now, Cry later' that can be found anywhere books are sold. churchandotherdrugs.com churchandotherdrugs@gmail.com freddynegrete.com

In today's special episode of Full Potential, Now!, Ted dives deep into the amazing life story of former gang member and tattoo pioneer Freddy Negrete. First, we'll talk with author Steve Jones, who co-wrote Freddy's biography Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos. After that, Ted sits down with poet and former gang rival Luis Rodriguez to discuss art, loss and reconciliation after escaping 1970s LA gang life. Finally, we'll hear from the man himself, Freddy Negrete. Music by John Praw & Patrick Reinholz. Visit http://www.fullpotentialnow.org.

Black-and-gray tattoos have become increasingly popular over the last four decades. But many people don't realize that the style has its roots in Chicano art, Catholic imagery and "prison ingenuity." (Yes, they were called Prison-Style tattoos for a reason.) Freddy Negrete, a pioneer in the industry, started tattooing fellow inmates in the early 1970s. And while he's no longer tatting people up with guitar strings and ballpoint pens, he's still using some of the same techniques he mastered back in the day.

This week we have author of "Smile Now, Cry Later", Freddy Negrete joining us to talk about guns, gangs, and tattoos.

I still cant believe i had the chance to chat with Freddy Negrete. Ive known his work for so long and I yet have known nothing about where he came from or how he got where he is. I read his book Smile Now Cry Later and it grabbed my attention from the beginning. I wanted to hear more of his story or at least share it with other tattooers. His life has been super crazy, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Even staring down deaths door. Only to come out the other side stronger and more focused than ever... If you don't have his book, obviously you should get it. But you can learn alot from just hearing this living legend share what his journey has been like. I hope you guys and gals enjoy this episode as much as I do.   Here are the best places to find or follow Freddy.   Instagram @freddy_negrete   facebook.com/freddynegrete   www.freddynegrete.com   and dont forget to follow the show on all the social medias   Instagram @thetattooerspodcast   facebook.com/thetattooerspodcast   or my website www.davidmeektattoos.com   or subscribe on Itunes or Google Play here   Thanks so much for all the support and feed back everyone... there are alot of podcasts out there and to think you waste a couple hours with me each month is crazy... Thanks      Dave Meek   music by www.bensound.com         music by www.bensound.com  

I'm Charlie and I'm thrilled as always to be your host for this week's episode and the conclusion of my amazing discussion with legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete. Freddy's heart condition resulting from his addictions begins to rear it's ugly head and threatens to cut his life abruptly short. Listen as Freddy shares how frighteningly close he was to death and what it took to finally surrender to the God of his understanding providing the fertile ground from which his amazing Recovery began to grow. Listen Up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

I'm Charlie and I'll be your host for the first episode of a two part series with legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete. Freddy's first years were marked by abandonment and abuse as he grew up in East L.A. in the heart of the Cholo Gang Sub-Culture. Freddy left his toxic foster home for good at 12 years old to join the Cholo gang of East L.A. full time. Art had always been Freddy's calling from his early graffiti laden days giving rise to quickly becoming the most sought after black & grey realist in the world. Addiction was ubiquitous in gang lifestyle and Freddy was no exception; as he went into a decidedly downward spiral of heroin addiction. Listen Up. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-way-out-podcast/message

Dr. Nelson has a conversation with Legendary tattoo artist, Freddy Negrete. Touching on his early days as a gang member and prison life to his recovery and addiction counselor in Los Angeles. his new book is called Smile Now, Cry Later.

Greg continues his interview with Freddy Negrete, world renowned tattoo artist, Hollywood studio artist, and the co-author of Smile Now, Cry Later – an autobiography, co-authored with Steve Jones, about growing up in L.A. and the draw as a child towards both the empowerment of tattoos and the belonging that came with joining a gang. Listen to the podcast to discover how this arrest coupled with the continued complications from his Congestive Heart Failure led Freddy to make a permanent change and push for treatment.

Freddy Negrete - Guns, Gangs, Tattoos & Recovery...  Freddy Negrete is a legendary tattoo artist based in Hollywood, CA. He's been profiled on numerous media and has tattooed numerous celebrities, musicians and sport personalities. Freddy was orphaned at the age of two when his mother and father, both Pachuco gangsters, went to jail. After a youth of foster care and boys' homes, Freddy went down the same path as his parents and lived a cycle of gangs, drugs, and incarceration. Freddy honed his skills as a tattooist in prison and is now a world-renowned pioneer of black and grey realism. Freddy endured countless ups and downs with addiction and suffered deadly health issues, but he asked for healing and, after a pivotal moment, he received it. He is now clean and sober and helping others in the community get out of the dangerous life he once lived. CLEAN DATE: Dec 20th, 2006 Listen to Freddy's story now!   For the show notes on this episode CLICK HERE.   Support The SHAIR Podcast: Donate with PayPal -  http://theshairpodcast.com/donate/ Amazon Link - http://theshairpodcast.com/amazon Facebook Private Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/theSHAIRpodcast/

Greg interviews Freddy Negrete, a Hollywood studio artist and the co-author of Smile Now, Cry Later – an autobiography he wrote with his good friend Steve Jones about growing up in L.A. and the draw as a child towards both the empowerment of tattoos, but the belonging that came with joining a gang. Listen to the podcast to discover how Freddy moved on from this experience into more serious substance abuse and then back out again.

Legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete is best known for pioneering the black-and-gray tattoo style, honed while serving time in a series of correctional facilities during a youth mired in abuse, gang life, and drug addiction. Freddy was honored with the Tattoo Artist of the Year Award in 1980 and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Body Art Expo in 2007 and his new book, Smile Now, Cry Later recounts his story. Full shownotes: http://yourcreativepush.com/freddynegrete In this episode, Freddy discusses: -How he was a “troubled youth” and involved in gangs and incarceration. -How the Chicano subculture influenced him from a young age. -His experience at Youth Authority and then at Tamarack. -Working with Good Time Charlie, Jack Rudy, and Ed Hardy and how they influenced his mindset and his art. -How he approached his tattooing career after incarceration. -The experience of winning the Tattoo Artist of the Year Award in 1980. -The mindset of trying to get better with every single piece you create. -Some of the harder times that he went through and learning from the mistakes that he made. -Coming back to the tattoo scene with a new focus. -His renewed commitment to be teachable in all the things that he had missed out on. -How rehab changed his life. -The way in which meditation helped him to maintain focus with his art. -The experience of meeting Steve Jones and writing his new book, Smile Now, Cry Later. Freddy's Final Push will inspire you to push past your obstacles… they are supposed to be there!   Quotes: “Ed Hardy’s objective, which became our objective, was to get the world to see that tattooing was a form of art.” “I came back with this new focus, and I realized that things had really changed.” “That was the commitment that I made.  To be teachable.” “It’s almost like a new beginning for me.” “Nothing comes easy.  Everything requires hard work and determination.” “Always fight.  Always work hard.  And always push forward.” Links mentioned: Smile Now, Cry Later; guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and Gray by Freddy Negrete and Steve Jones Connect with Freddy: Website / Instagram On the next episode: Shayla Maddox : Website / Instagram / Patreon Join the discussion in the Facebook group!

Sound Matters #036 features Tom's interview with Freddy Negrete and Steve Jones, authors of "Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and Gray". This conversation with both Freddy and Steve deliberately focuses primarily on the journey from recovery to discovery, health, life, and ultimately... giving back. Digging into Freddy's life through addiction, multiple heart attacks, recovery, and counseling youth today, to Steve's initial encounter with Freddy and the years-long project of writing this highly recommended book... it's a fascinating story, and a must listen episode.Inside the Interview:04:00 – Was writing the book cathartic and helpful on Freddy's recovery journey?05:02 – On Freddy's work counseling youth addicts...06:34 – What does Freddy attribute to higher visibility of the opioid epidemic?08:01 – What are the challenges youth face as they head into their journey of recovery?09:20 – On the difference between want to, and need to with respect to recovery...10:45 – What initially drew Steve to Freddy and his story...13:45 – On Freddy's life-threatening health challenges that ultimately led to his recovery...18:24 – On the challenges Steve & Freddy faced writing the book...20:18 – Closing quote...Connect with Freddy Negrete & Steve Jones:Freddy's Instagram: www.instagram.com/freddy_negreteFacebook: www.facebook.com/freddy.negrete.79Steve's Website: www.stevejoneswriter.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/smiler.jonesConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.youtube.com/tomleu "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 036 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-036

Sound Matters #036 features Tom's interview with Freddy Negrete and Steve Jones, authors of "Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos - My Life in Black and Gray". This conversation with both Freddy and Steve deliberately focuses primarily on the journey from recovery to discovery, health, life, and ultimately... giving back. Digging into Freddy's life through addiction, multiple heart attacks, recovery, and counseling youth today, to Steve's initial encounter with Freddy and the years-long project of writing this highly recommended book... it's a fascinating story, and a must listen episode.Inside the Interview:04:00 – Was writing the book cathartic and helpful on Freddy's recovery journey?05:02 – On Freddy's work counseling youth addicts...06:34 – What does Freddy attribute to higher visibility of the opioid epidemic?08:01 – What are the challenges youth face as they head into their journey of recovery?09:20 – On the difference between want to, and need to with respect to recovery...10:45 – What initially drew Steve to Freddy and his story...13:45 – On Freddy's life-threatening health challenges that ultimately led to his recovery...18:24 – On the challenges Steve & Freddy faced writing the book...20:18 – Closing quote...Connect with Freddy Negrete & Steve Jones:Freddy's Instagram: www.instagram.com/freddy_negreteFacebook: www.facebook.com/freddy.negrete.79Steve's Website: www.stevejoneswriter.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/smiler.jonesConnect with TOM LEU:Websites: www.SoundMatters.tv | www.TomLeu.com | www.16Imaging.com Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/tomleu2Twitter: www.twitter.com/tomleu (@tomleu)Instagram: www.instagram.com/tomleu (@tomleu)YouTube: www.youtube.com/tomleu "Sound Matters Radio" Episode 036 at www.SoundMatters.tv/sound-matters-radio-036

Freddy was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of Los Angeles juvenile when he discovered the world of tattoos.  It was an older boy who walked in covered in tattoos and he was in awe and wanted to be a part of what he saw, gangs, drugs, tattoos, and the wild life in black and gray.  Take a trip with Freddy as he describes his childhood and life behind bars, and in sobriety.  

Steve Cooper talks with tattoo artist Freddy Negrete. Freddy is known as one of the fathers of the Chicano style black and gray fineline tattooing. A Southern California resident, he got into tattooing at an early age while incarcerated. He ended up working alongside Jack Rudy (best known for inventing the single needle for the professional tattoo gun) at Good Time Charlie's. He has worked on feature films and has been consulted on a number of projects about tattoo culture and his autobiography Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs and Tattoos-My Life in Black and Gray was recently released.

Freddy Negrete is best known for pioneering the black-and-gray tattoo style while serving time in a series of correctional facilities. While still a youth, Freddy entered into a life of abuse, gangs, crime, and drug addiction. Freddy's is best known for originating the early "prison-style" designs that eventually found their way onto the streets of East LA. Freddy has been featured in the History Channel's Marked series, in the documentary Tattoo Nation, on Spike TV's Inkmaster as a guest judge, and in numerous print, online, and video publications. He has worked as a tattoo consultant on over 30 Hollywood films including Batman, Blade, Con Air and Austin Powers. He currently works at The Shamrock Social Club on the Sunset Strip.  In this episode we talk about: Heroin What gang life was really like in East LA Freddy losing 9 friends to gang violence How Freddie started tattooing Good Time Charlie's Tattoo shop  How to express God to a newcomer How Freddy talked to God when he was close to death and asked for redemption  Why at one point It was impossible for Freddie to have faith Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs and Tattoos—My Life in Black and Gray By Freddy Negrete and Steve Jones Published by Seven Stories Press, New York  Book Description: Pioneering black-and-gray tattoo artist Freddy Negrete was twelve years old and confined in the holding cell of a Los Angeles juvenile facility when an older teenager entered—covered in tattoos. Freddy was in awe, not just of the art, but of what it symbolized, and he wanted what this kid had: the potent sense of empowerment and belonging that came from joining a gang. The encounter drove Freddy to join La Sangra, and it didn't take long before he was a regular guest at LA County's juvenile detention facilities. By the age of twenty-one, Freddy had spent almost his whole life as a ward of the state in one form or the other.  Enthralled by the black-and-gray tattoo style that in the 1970s was confined to the rebel culture of Chicano gangsters and criminals, Freddy started inking himself with hand-poked tattoos.In a riveting narrative that takes the reader from Freddy's days as a cholo gang member to evangelical preacher to Hollywood body art guru to full-blown heroin addict, Smile Now, Cry Later is, ultimately, a testament to that spark within us all, that catalyst which gives us the strength to survive, transform, and transcend all that can destroy us.  Purchase Smile Now, Cry Later here: Amazon Barnes & Noble   Freddy Negrete’s Instagram Page Steve Jones’ web site    

This week’s show features Freddy Negrete, author of Guns, Gangs, and Tattoos, my Life in Black and Gray. Plus Personal story with Cass, talking about her eating disorder and her addiction recovery.

"I said, 'God, I'm not going to make any promises because every promise I've made, I've broken.'" Legendary tattoo artist Freddy Negrete is best known for his pioneering black-and-gray tattooing style, honed while he was serving time in the California Youth Authority in the 1970s. Profiled in numerous TV programs and magazine articles Freddy, a gifted and natural-born artist, was transported from the confines of prison cells onto the sets of major Hollywood films such as Batman, Blade, Con Air, Austin Powers and Falling Down. But then, after years of success in the motion picture industry, Freddy found himself back inside again: in Folsom maximum security prison, suffering heroin withdrawal and tattooing for packets of soup. His autobiography, Smile Now, Cry Later—co-written with Steve Jones—depicts his addiction and recovery story and was released last year. Smile Now, Cry Later: (Amazon)https://www.amazon.com/Smile-Now-Cry-Later-Tattoos-My-ebook/dp/B0180SLM00 Freddy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freddy_negrete/ _________ Themes: @djfmdotcom

In part two of Unleashed with Freddy Negrete, we learn about his rise in the ranks, tattooing Hollywood stars and opening a shop of his own in Santa Barbara. Freddy touches on the mistakes he made with his own shop, that even lead to a lawsuit. Diving into business, Freddy explains his own strategy for working with clients and we share some advice about pricing. From opinions on numbing cream to the psychology of pain, and even a crazy tattoo contest, the stories continue in part two of this fascinating interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part one of this special two-part series, we sit down with legendary tattoo artist, Freddy Negrete, to talk about the business of ink. From Freddy’s time in jail, where he learned the art of black and gray tattooing, to his apprenticeship with Ed Hardy, to smoking lovelies (a potent mix of pot and PCP), no stone goes unturned in this raw interview with one of the greatest tattoo legends of all time. Freddy shares the life-changing tips he received from mentors like Ed Hardy and Mark Mahoney, transitioning from a Chicano gangster into one of the most respected tattoo artists in the world. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rapid growth of your business is good, right? In this week's show, we discuss the problems that business’ can run into when scaling too fast. Various issues include hiring systems and cash flow issues. If you have a business and you want to scale and grow, you need to approach and execute in the right way. Use our advice and avoid running into any costly mistakes along the way. Quick plug for next week's show...we have the legendary tattoo artist, Freddy Negrete, on to talk the business of body art. Subscribe now, and DO NOT miss this episode. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Freddy Negrete is inarguably one of the world's greatest legends in the tattoo world. The former Chicano gang member perfected the art of "prison" black and grey tattoos before going to work for fellow tattoo legends “Good Time” Charlie Cartwright and Jack Rudy in East LA. He logged time working with Ed Hardy (who, for the uninitiated, is a real guy and not just a t-shirt line) and now makes headlines when he tattoos famous folks like Henry Styles. Despite his current celebrity status, Negrete has hardly had an easy life: the son of a Jewish woman and a Mexican father, Negrete was pretty much orphaned when both his parents went to prison. He joined a gang, entered a life of crime, started going in and out of juvie halls and prison and, along the way, became a heroin addict. Now sober over a half decade, Negrete is the co-author of a memoir based on his life, Smile Now, Cry Later: Guns, Gangs and Tattoos: My Life in Black and Gray. In this episode, we talk about how gangs provided camaraderie, making tattoo guns out of cassette tapes and his sudden spiritual awakening, among many other topics.

Tattoo artist, Isaiah Negrete joins me on the show. In this episode we talked about how his Dad, legendary tattooer Freddy Negrete, influenced his desire to tattoo at a young age, the first tattoo he made at 14 yrs. old, why he loves working at, Mark Mahoney's, Shamrock Social Club in Hollywood, how he views, and uses social media to promote his art, what the city of Los Angeles means to him. how he became a die hard Raider fan, and much more! Thanks for listening, Joe @ogjoeswanson @sullenradio www.sullenradio.com SPONSORED BY: Sullen Clothing www.sullenclothing.com Kingpin Tattoo Supply www.kingpintattoosupply.com Inkeeze Tattoo Products www.inkeeze.com PROMO CODE: SULLENRADIO

Tattoo artist Freddy Negrete joins me on this week episode of the show. We talked about how he has refocused his career after getting off drugs 8 years ago, his volunteer work to keep kids off drugs, how his relationship with Ed Hardy impacted his career, his innovative work on movies like 'Blood in, Blood out, his art show this September at Plaza De La Raza, and how he wants to stay teachable as an artist. Thanks for listening, Joe @ogjoeswanson www.SullenRadio.com SPONSORS: @sullenclothing @blackflyseyewear @inkeeze @kingpintattoosupply PROMO CODES www.inkeeze.com - Code 'SULLENRADIO' - You get a FREE product sample kit with your next order

Tattooer, owner of Vatican Studios, and the creator of the Bishop Rotary tattoo machine, Franco Vescovi, joins me to talk the internet, starting his tattoo career with a home made tattoo machine, Freddy Negrete, and much more. Thanks for listening, Joe @ogjoeswanson @sullenclothing @kingpintattoosupply @waterlootattoo @hustlebutterdeluxe @inkeeze DONATE TO SUPPORT THE SHOW | Paypal any amount to Ogjoeswanson@gmail.com