CRENSHAW BOULEVARD–SOUTH CENTRAL LOS ANGELES
After the Stylistics Toy Drive I met up with Gerardo… a friend of Volo’s who was willing to make room for an extra passenger to cruise Crenshaw. I followed him to his house, dropped off the rental car, and got in. Immediately I started with questions. He told me about the neighborhood in South Central where we were. Then about Crenshaw and the lowriding scene in general in LA. I’m sure my excitement was obvious but I didn’t mind and he didn’t seem to either. As we were getting close more and more lowriders came into view–at the lights, behind us, in front of us, parked… just everywhere. First he showed me the Slauson Swap Meet, then some graffiti, and then after a couple laps we chose our parking spot so that we could get out when the cops break it up later. From there we got our cameras and started to walk. The rest is told through the pics below. Thanks to Gerardo for making room and showing me around! Much appreciated. Enjoy.
January 9th, 2009 at 10:56 pm
Man you killed this whole shoot! I can truly say that you are one of those photographers on that long list that I really look up to and respect! keep it up and I can’t wait for you to unleash the rest of the amazing shots you have.
January 10th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Been diggin’ your shots off LIL. You have an eye for good story telling photography. Next time you’re in Cali let me know. We’ll get you set up down in OC.
January 13th, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Next time get some pictures of some real LA street car clubs.
Ridaz Only
Mafia IV Life
South Side
Damu Ridaz
Majestics, Compton
January 13th, 2009 at 9:22 pm
Leave me your e-mail and we’ll get in touch. *thumbsup* By the way I have some pics of Majestics Compton and a few of Ridaz Only and Southside… they just aren’t in this series. No love for Individuals? And for Elite, Traffic, and solo riders down on Crenshaw? Just wondering.
January 14th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
Erik, Individuals is okay, especially the early 90′s LA members. They were off the chain with it. I like the classic clubs better then all this new stuff. The real street car clubs are more exciting. clubs like One Eleven CC, Ridaz Only CC, Mafia IV Life CC, Super Natural CC, South Side CC, Damu Ridaz CC, Majestics Cpt CC and Comptons Finest CC all lowride on a whole different level then they do now. Their swagger on Crenshaw Blvd back in the day was like no other.
Nice pictures through Erik!
March 1st, 2009 at 11:21 am
Hey Erik, i was a part of the NLRA shot and a board member also. two of our members were gun down friday and you just so happen to have them both in one shot. email me because we may want to use that shot. Thanks Erik.
March 2nd, 2009 at 10:12 am
Kev… I’d love to help. Please send me your phone number or give me a call at 313 598 2050. Or, if you prefer, email it to me at mrehoward@yahoo.com
Talk to you soon
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:36 am
Awesome Pics!
September 12th, 2009 at 6:10 am
i got love for Dedicated Riderz there siccckkk with it