System RTW: The Underground Roots of NYC Hip-Hop & Graffiti | Dante Ross

In this episode of Whatchuwrite, we sit down with a true cultural architect: Dante Ross—aka System from the legendary RTW (Rebuilt To Win / Rockin' The World) crew. Before he was signing and A&R’ing iconic hip-hop acts, he was hitting NYC subway lines and streets with some of the most influential writers in graffiti history. We break down the crossover between the early NYC graffiti scene and the rise of golden-era hip-hop, stories from the RTW era, and what it took to navigate the culture from the streets to the music industry. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on legacy, style, and staying true to the craft.