NIGHTED Life Presents: BONGRIPSINTHEHOOD

We fuck with Bongripsinthehood, and suggest you do the same.

When was your last bongrip in the hood?
Today. Catch me Mon-Fri, West Adams.

Why do you shoot film?
I honestly don’t know.. It’s more fun to me doe. In all reality I used to always shoot digital until I broke my camera and a friend gave me a disposable and that was when everything changed.

If you could go on an all expenses paid trip for a month right now, where would you go?
Damn, wow. I’m tryna go to Sao Paolo my dude.

What’s a non-rap song you like?
Slab Music - “Chaos In the CBD” has always been a fave.

What was the last crime you witnessed?
Saw some kids do some graffiti yesterday.

Predictions for 2014?
It’ll be big.

What’s the worst shit about the internet?
Everyone’s egos.

If you had to get knuckle tats right now, what would they say?
SANDWICH

If you could go back in time and give your 15 year old self advice, what would it be?
Paint more, save your pictures, back up your files lol a bunch of boring shit that 15 year old me would not listen to.

Who would play you in a movie about your life?
A panda obvz.

Money or fame?
I just wanna be happy man.

What does that mean?
You know what, fuck that- gimme duh money so I can fall back and enjoy life. And be “happy”.

Who did your grill?
Mr. Bling at Slausson Super Mall fuck with him he a g.

Someone told me about this theory that people do reckless and unhealthy shit in an attempt to control their own death. Like to cope with being alive and not knowing when you’re gonna die, just that you are going to at some point.
Wow I love this.

You agree with it?
Yes as fuck.

Have you ever watched Sex in the City? Or is it Sex and the City?
It’s sex in the city. And yes, my boo thang made me watch it. Lolol. Shout out to her.

Oh yeah you guys are like the NIGHTED power couple, huh?
Lol NIGHTED life only couple? Besides you obviously.. I wasn’t aware of other NIGHTED couples Haaa..

Yeah I suppose we’re some rolling stones..
Every roll comes to an end one day.

Speaking of which- any last words?
Shouts out to based world.. first off Costco, Fuji film.. shouts out yourself Nick and everyone who reads this and anyone who fux wit me. Respek to you all.


We’re dropping his self-titled debut zine at the NIGHTED Show in San Francisco on July 27th, in the meantime go enjoy the BONGRIPSINTHEHOOD blog.

NIGHTED Life Presents: Andrew Paul
Andrew does his thing and he does it well. Been meaning to feature him on here for a long time. 

Who are you? 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pPRaD6TKLc

What’s up with that group show you have coming up?
Jay Moore brought up the idea of having a show and knew two other Montreal Photographers, Thomas Aurèle and Joël Humbert and things kinda snowballed from there. There is no set theme. It’s just a fun show of four completely different styles coming together and having a good time (photos by the other folks in the show included above).

What do u look for when you’re taking photos?
I don’t look for anything specifically, I walk everywhere I go in Montreal and just photograph anything that I find interesting. I’m also lucky to have friends who don’t mind me taking a million photos when we are out and about.

You process your own film- what’s up with that?
The whole process of developing it yourself is just fun. 99.9% of what I shoot is black and white, so it only makes sense to develop it myself. It’s really easy and costs nothing compared to getting it done at a lab. There is nothing better than going out and shooting a roll or two, come home, crack a beer and see what you shot that day.

How important is the camera itself in your opinion?
Not that important, unless you got a P&S with a dog dick zoom. J/K, it really doesn’t matter. If you can get what you want out of whatever your using, then stick with it. It’s knowing how to work with what you got. As long as the lens is sharp I’m happy.

Whose shit are you into right now, photography or otherwise?
Gordon Ball is killing it right now with his lensless photographs. Blackdot Press is putting out some really, really high quality books by some amazing artists. The Smashing Pumpkins and Gin Blossoms have been on heavy rotation lately.

You’re getting down with us in the first NIGHTED show in July.. What can folks expect from you in that show?
New work, stuff shot specifically for the show. I think it’s some of my best stuff yet, really different from what I used to shoot.

Shout-outs/ last words/ what’s next?
More zines, me and Joël have some projects in the works, we’re keeping it on the low until after the show but I will for sure keep you updated on that.
Shout-outs to Alex Lenkeit, Alexandre Lemire, Dan Pelissier and Galerie Nowhere. Unkie Nicky for putting in work, thanks man!
PQ FOR MAYOR!

Andrew’s group show, “Nobody Gives A Break (When You’re Down on Your Luck)” opens this weekend in Montreal, go check it out!!