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His year has been a mad one, its our first year and we are only getting started, in 2014 we are going to bringing you more magazines and start bringing all our readers and members together with our Ink events, things are going to get crazy and we cant wait.

In this issue we bring you some more good shit, we catch up with Leah who featured in the first issue to see what popping, we love it when people who feature in the mag are out there doing big things so we had to get her on the cover.

We also have features from makeup artist Tamara Gitter and we talk with Juice Black the ceo of Urban Xl and talk about music videos, inked girls and milk baths.

We have more from Black girls inked and Dekay hits us up with a new hiphop mixtape reviews and Mc Angel talks about ink and music, members interviews, shop gallery, shit, this issue is packed out.

We have been working our arses off to make sure that we get this issue out to you as this is our gift from us to you for xmas!

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CONTENT 77 SHOP INK

95 MEMBERS PAGES

25 JUICE BLACK 19

WTF TATTOOS

We have a look at more funny and fucked up tattoos

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MC ANGEL

We talk with UK hiphop artist Angel about her ink and music

85 GAMING Bringing our new feature to the mag we talk about the gaming world

91 MUSIC 87

35 TAMARA GITTER

MIXTAPE REVIEWS

67 BLACK GIRLS INKED

Dekay gives the real reviews on 5 new uk hiphop mixtapes

We talk with the ceo of BGI and see whats going on and look at some of the hot inked girls

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TAMARA GITTER

We talk with makeup artist Tamara about her company and more

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We bring you some new artwork from 2 tattoo shops, INKY INK AND INK HOUSE

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GRAFFITI

In this issue we look at the street art in North london

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ANIME

We love anime so we bring you some cool artwork from some fans

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11 LEAH

57 BLACK GIRLS INKED

95 ANIME INK

135 MEMBERSHIP

6 MEMBERS PHOTOS

83 GADGETS

We let you know all the info about becoming a member of the magazine

More photos from our readers and members

We want you to be upto date with all the cool gadgets

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25 JUICE BLACK We chop it up with Juice and get into his creative mind

43 HIPHOP TATTOOS In this issue we look at some of the tattoos of ODB

GIRLS WITH INK

We talk about girls who are getting big chest tattoos

33 JOKES We hit you up with our new feature and bust some jokes on you

MILK SERIES

We bring you some of the photos from Juice Black’s work

137 GAMING TATTOOS More photos from people who love computer games

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LEAH INKED

LIKEASTAR SHE FEATURED IN ISSUE 1 OF THE MAGAZINE AND NOW SHE IS BACK FOR MORE,, WE TALK WITH LEAH ABOUT NEW TATTOOS, MUSIC VIDEOS, ACTING ,WORKING HARD AND MORE So whats good Leah, how you been?

Ive been great thanks considering year 2013 I was dreading but it’s been quite a good productive year for me a lot has happend Its been a good year for you and you have been working hard,, we love it, make sure you keep it up in 2014, we see that you have been getting some ink,, what have you got

thats new?

My main piece is on my shoulder/chest adding to my sleeve. It’s an art drawing by an artist called Sue Tsai from nyc.

Im in love with her work as you can connect with her piece's. I saw one drawing and for months knew I had to have it. I pondered for a while wether it would look good on the body as it could be destroyed in tattoo form but thankfully Vicky Norton from Cannock ink

Midlands can recreate her work accurately and I’ve never been so happy with a tat.

It looks cool, we like it Thanks I'll be visiting Vicky again to have more added next year.

I have also been visiting my regular tattooist who is more near to home Terry Kaiju Brown Tales of inkspiration Croydon to have my guns and roses finished on my leg and a

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COVER FEATURE dream catcher added. my leg is dedicated to my family and my native indian heritage. Me and terry have been discussing my next tat to hopefully get my idea finished.

Its good that you sit down with your artist to plan your ink, what are you going to get done next?

I would like my leg finished early next year with my native indian tats and also my japanese peice added to. Terry is amazing at dragons so think that will be the next move.

We dont think we asked you this but do you use numbing cream?

Lol NO I wish I did with my dream catcher. That was on the back of my leg and if that was my 1st tattoo I don’t think I would of gone beyond that. Its the only tattoo that has hurt me. But nah I don't use it it can tighten the skin and make tattooing harder for your tattooist.

Thats true, who is your tattoo artist,, give them a big up..

The ones I named above I must be psychic beat you too it lol. but Terry and vicki and I must also do a shout out to Lisa law at tribal ink she has

done small peices on me but always fits me in wen I need a tat fix. I love everyone's work so don’t believe in always sticking to the same tattooist but respect each of their work and want it on me. Tattoos to me are like collecting art.

What is the worst tattoo you have seen in your life?

I despise gang tattoos when their are obscene or stupid words written across the head/face. I don't mind face tattoos if their done tastefully and would love one when im older but having shit written across a forehead isn't my idea of art.

Ok so not only are you doing your modeling thing,, you have also started doing some acting,, we see you doing your thing in the web show unfamous,, we liked it,, how did you get on it?

I've been acting since young its not new its one of my main

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passions. I’m friends with the director and creator on facebook, actors kinda have each other on all social networks and she asked if I was free to do a small role.

When I was on set i met people I previously worked with acting world is pretty small and I love it. You never know when one job will lead to another role just by someone you have met on set.

I've done films and got to act alongside Patrick Stewart and Richard E Grant when I was younger. Being on a major film set made me feel like this was were I belonged. Its because

of this im not covered as much as I would like with tats. I look very young for my age so Im cast in more teen roles so need to make sure my tats can be covered Its very annoying as im itching to get my neck tatted. Im studying, working and a single mum so acting has taken a back seat for a bit.

Are we going to see you doing some more acting in 2014?

Yes a new dvd is out Surviving the Hood which I have the main role and got to act alongside my son Phoenix. I

Love Ithat I get to share my passion with my son and he enjoys being centre stage too. We are both filming for reality show Divas On Demand following mine and Phoenixs life.

We love it, you have done some good photo shoots, apart from our photo shoot for issue one, what shoot have you had the most fun on so far and what was it for?

I find it weird that I do shoots and get asked to do them as im only

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4ft 11 and fell into tattoo modeling by mistake. I loved shooting with you guys especially as you had the snakes We had lots of fun on set on Lol, you have also been doing that shoot music videos,, like k koke,, Yes but I was a beginner and a what other music videos have bit body shy. I’ve had more you done? shoots and have grown in I was fortunate to confidence as I e t ia have people belive ‘’I apprec know people are ith in me. Being short working w appreciating good d I didnt think id n a l a c i tattoo work and the h t e ever get to work h t r a e face doesn't really o t down on them but matter too much lol. I ’ ’ e p e op l another director got to shoot abroad in MIKE GRIPZ liked my fuerteventura on a look for his concepts. Again its beach. It was amazing but dont great to work with professional belive its easy...its far from I people. had sand everywhere and took weeks to get it out my hair.

Thats so true, talking about working with the pros, you also are in the new Littlemix video,, that must have been fun, and the Director is a hiphop legend Director X. Yeah it was a very long day but I loved it. I got to meet one of my modeling idols LOLO who is very talented in so many ways. She is a MUA but does modeling herself as well a being very creative for shoots. She did my makeup that day and I appreciate working with ethical and down to earth people.

He was a great guy to he has visions and loves to get things done the way its meant to be.

You can see his passion for his work and I admire that. what other projects have you done that we have missed out,,lol?

So weird a year has gone past already and when I think of everything I have done I don't know how I got through it. Had a few downs but the ups were epic. Sometimes I forget what i've done until an email pops up lol.

What have you got planned for 2014?

Im keeping my head down and

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taking a bit of a back seat with acting dance and modeling. Im on my level 4 diploma studying counselling and I need to make sure I pass. Although acting and modeling is my passion you always need backup. I currently work at a hospital with antenatal and young mums. I love my job and patients and glad i've been lucky enough to mix everything and be multi talented. For all them people that say you cant work and be tatted i've proven thats not true. I've worked for the nhs over 8 years and they have moved with the times. Tattoos are now a way of life you can be tattooed and employed.

Whats your twitter?

To be honest I dont get on with social sites already had stalkers and im not even known! People have too much time on their hands and no life. I rarely go on but twitter is @likeastar5

Who do you want to big up and show some love to?

Only big up is to my son PhoenixKai he has been on the rollercoaster of 2013 with me and I am so proud of him. Hes the reason I try so hard. I hope he is proud and i've shown him that anything is possible. any dream can be made a reality just depends how much you want it :) thanks for talking with us and keep up the hard work. show the world what time it is.

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ISSUE 4 - INK TALK This issue I decided to write about chest pieces on ladies. Chest pieces seem to be all the rage right about now in the tattoo world. Even more so for the girls!

Chest tattoos have been trending a while.

But this year i have noticed the girls have been really going for it!

The girls are going hard with massive pieces ranging from scripts, roses and skulls all seem to be favourites i would say in the top 3!!

Although in fairness i have seen some amazingly original pieces that don't include either.

Personally I think chest pieces tend me more statement pieces for women as they are a lot harder to hide, specially in the colder months. A very big

GIRLS & CHEST PIECES decision to be made and not one to be taken lightly. When executed well, they can be extremely beautiful pieces especially on ladies. Just make sure you choose the right artist!

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JUICE BLACK WE CHOP IT UP WITH JUICE TO FIND OUT WHAT’S GOOD WITH THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMERA, WE TALK ABOUT HIS COMPANY, MILK BATH’S, MUSIC VIDEOS AND HOW IT ALL GOT STARTED AND WHAT NEXT FOR 2014

're ‘’If you do a n n o g , do g n i h t some the e b o t it best’’

INK PEOPLE -JUICE BLACK then stop. Improve. Come back. Then do it right.

Thats so true, thats how we think as well I know to people that don't know me personally, that may make me sound a bit of an asshole [laughs], but I assure you I'm really not! i just have high professional standards, both for my team and myself.

How you doing Juice, we had to holla at you to see what's good?

Hey, first let me say a BIG thank you to PaperChasers Ink for reaching out to me to do this interview! Im loving what you guys are doing over there!

Thank you, its all love, we are feeling what you are doing as well, So, who is Juice Black?

Ah ha! You could with two n say I'm a complex, clicks shoot someone ca If highly ambitious, a camera what you p u k ic p man who is driven s shoot, you ain't doing it k c li c o tw h it by simple goals: If and w right. Improve. If you're u o y t a h w you're gonna do shooting a music video shoot 't in something, do it to and it looks like someone shoot, you a be the best. If g it right. picked up their iphone in o d someone can pick and started shooting up a camera and their boy freestyling,

In terms of my company and brand, I'm the owner and Head Of Creative of Urban XL, a music & film production company based here in London and also in Atlanta, USA. I travel a LOT and up to a few years ago also had an apartment in Buckhead, Atlanta.

What made you start doing photo shoots and music videos?

It was a natural transition. What people may not know is I've always been creative. I used to produce music, I even studied music in college. Shit, I was the first to sign TAIO CRUZ to his first ever record contract!

Wow, thats a good look And that was when I was just 19! That was with the first company I incorporated. As you know, after that his single "Dynamite"

INK PEOPLE -JUICE BLACK went on to sell over 7million copies worldwide.

"Make It Bounce" (which also featured another Southern US rapper) done great onTV and radio both here and in Anyway, whilst producing I had the US. The video was on my banned always been visually creative too, in Youtube account (I'll get things like graphic orated to that later too!), but b a l l o c design and designing e ‘’W ne and I'l have to re-upload it y a websites for people as W l i L with n on my Urban XL Vimeo o l i v a side gig, that kind of e D y channel soon.

Nu Jerze thing. Then in 2005, l a the offici z" You have your own whilst I was PR executive t Girl n e r e f f at a sister company of i company Urban XL, D " ’ ’ x the MOBO Awards, a a music & film remi friend of mine at the time production company, what introduced me to the US rapper Tah projects have you done?

Mac (producer of Redman, Erick Whooo, OK where to start?! Well, we Sermon, Too Short etc) who was in used to manage the UK rapper London at the time. Tah told me he Moonlight. Now you see one of my was planning on launching a rap skillsets is being able to identify career and wanted to buy some markets and opportunities that as a beats from me (I was in Atlanta a lot business are untapped and viable for and my sound then had a very 808 commercial exploitation. So although bass heavy vibe). So, me being me he was a UK artist, our focus was on [laughs] I sold him the beat, with one branding him as an international extra condition: he fly back to artist. Now, as part of my incredible London and I shoot the Urban XL team are based in Atlanta, accompanying music video for it! we done a lot of things that the typical Lol, the business brain at play At the time I had never shot a music video before, but I just knew I could.

Up to that point, I had been 1st AD for a number of music videos. But here's two key things for any entrepreneurial person: (1) playing to your strengths is good, but identifying your weaknesses is just as important, so (2) surround yourself with the best people possible with which you can delegate to filling any gaps in your skill set. With that approach I made sure I had an experienced team around me and we made it happen! That video & song

Actually, in this 4min reel you can see clips of the Lil Wayne studio session, live shows around the world and much more: We shot the music video for his single "Call Me" out in Puerto Rico. What a beautiful island.. Thats actually one of my favourite music videos I've shot.

I've done work with US superstar rapper T.I's record label Grand Hustle out in Atlanta, including having one of his artists collaborate with a UK music producer I manage called Xzike.

I've done lots of behind scenes consulting for brands both here and in the US (some of it deliberately uncreditd), including the US launch of a record label.

artist without a major-label deal wouldn't be able to.

I've also helped individuals get out of bad contracts. I actually got a certain UK music producer out of a restrictive contract, which then allowed him to sign a publishing deal with Sony Music and last year have a number one UK chart record selling over 400,000 copies. Which was nice [laughs].

What other US artists have you worked with?

We collaborated with Lil Wayne and Nu Jerzey Devil on the official "Different Girlz" remix, toured with Trey Songz and J.Holiday throughout the UK, performed again with Trey Songz in Barbados, toured in numerous countries and cities such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Miami, Atlanta and God knows how many other places.

Lol, sounds nice, we love it I also have done a lot of TransAtlantic collaborations, including a "JuiceBlack presents..." Project which saw UK artists collaborating with US artists over my productions. We shot the debut single for that in Atlanta, USA and it also

INK PEOPLE -JUICE BLACK featured UK actor/rapper Ethix aka Chris Steward, co-star of the major feature film "Life & Lyrics" (also starring Ashley Walters).

Also, worked a lot with Loko and the Oomp Camp, out in Atlanta. I shot one their videos called "Hustle". It was an Oomp Camp producer that produced the breakout global hit "Low" with Flo-Rida and TPain. With guns everywhere and rolling deep with them out in Simpson Road, Atlanta, that was one of many memorable experiences I've had.

Lets talk about ink, do you have

So what is the best tattoo you have seen on a girl?

Ah that is easy! It's gotta be on Lola Lovell, the UK model, actress and presenter on late-night adult TV. She is also easily my favourite model to work with. We done a pin up shoot back when we first started working together, and we both were blown away by the shots. She loved it so much she actually got her favourite shot tattooed on her leg! Its a topless full body portrait of her on her calf. It looks so good and is humbling to know that she liked our collaboration so much she chose to have it forever tattooed on her skin. I could only find a picture of it after the first unfinished session, but as you can see it looks great. It was done

by Biko at Ink Lounge.

Lets talk about this photo shoot.. any tattoos? hot girls in milk baths.. the look I love tattoos, but I only have two is creative and we love it... tell (at the moment). Both are text us about this project? and both are Well it started when designed by myself, ‘’she liked our we had a summer with my favourite collaboration so break in filming being the one from much she "Prologue", as our my elbow to wrist. It chose to have it lead actress had a reads "Time forever tattooed previous contract to Shall Reveal" on her skin’’ perform in a Paris but is show for a few deliberately months. Being the person that I designed to actually look am, I needed to stay in a creative at first glance like it is in zone. I had the idea of a milk bath another language, almost shoot floating around in my head like an Arabic script, but is for a few months and thought in fact English, which you this would be the perfect time to can see when you look at shoot it. it properly.

INK PEOPLE -JUICE BLACK Though the shoots are shot nude, Zee, Nikita Thomas, Julz, Nelly, Nicola the publicly released ones tend to Jallim and Tracy Craig. be the implied nude ones only.

There are a few final models who have However, I always send the contacted me and asked to shoot as models' nude shots as well as the part of the series, so once those are covered ones and it's up to them done, the series will be complete. if they wish to publish the nude ones or not. I always have a really You have done some music videos good rapport with the models I and you are good at both but what shoot and you'll be surprised to do you like doing more photo shoots know that for at least five of or videos? them it was their first ever Hmmm, good question... Photo-shoots professional nude shoot. are more 'solo' things, with So having that trust and yourself and the ‘’Action/sci-f i short model, whereas a bond between set in the ru photographer and model n up film or video shoot is t o the Libyan is essential for a shoot much more of a team like this. uprising thing, oftentimes with

You have a mini film coming out..

Tell us about that? over a dozen crew on Ah man, let me tell you, this film is set at once. I guess I incredible! It's called "Prologue" love them both, but (www.PrologueMovie.com ) and is the only difference is written and directed by me. It's an how I feel after. With the video shoots international action/sci-fi short set in I'm shattered and just wanna go home the run up to the Libyan uprising and and sleep, but after any photo-shoot my we shot it in about three countries. It's energy is flowing and I usually wanna go based around a kick-ass alpha female out! [laughs] and stars Hannah Hoad in the main What do you think of PAPERCHASERS role and also co-stars Sebastian Street INK magazine so far? (also a producer on Prologue, he is I love what you guys have done and currently shooting a film that is being continue to do with Paperchasers. executive produced You've managed to lock by the legendary e not 'r u o y f I ’ ‘ down the market by being Hollywood director e h t e b o the first British Urban tattoo Martin Scorsese). trying t u o mag! You saw the niche, y t a best at wh Initially due to be stepped up and delivered and y h exhibited at film thats something I admire and do, then w festivals around respect greatly. bother?’’ the world in midI also know and have worked to-late 2014, we are now in with quite a few of the models that negotiations with third party you've featured in the mag too. So producers to turn "Prologue" into a full fledged theatrically released

and we shot it in ab out three countr ies’’

They were shot in a relatively small space on a Canon 60D using my workhorse 10-20mm lens. But editing and the wide-angle lens creates an end result that is much different. The look is highly stylised, with the editing on some pics taking up to several hours for a single shot alone.

You can view the entire "Juice Black Milk Series" series at www.JuiceBlack.com (which links to my Tumblr). There you can also see some unreleased shots too.

What girls have featured in the milk series so far?

So far in the Juice Black Milk Series I have shot about a dozen girls: Daniella Warnett, Miss Layer Cake, Bee Bee Nyquil, Charizza, Oli Fowler, Miss Keisha,

needless to say, you guys definitely have great taste!

INK PEOPLE -JUICE BLACK feature film! That would essentially mean our current short version would serve as a 'proof of concept' and we will reshoot it at full scale in late 2014/early 2015 with a full budget and crew.

I'm excited about things and this goes back to what I said in the beginning of the interview about my ambition and approach to things. 'If you're not trying to be the best at what you do, then why bother?'

We are going to be working together in 2014 on some projects that are going to be crazy but what other projects have you got planned for the new year?

Yep I know we're gonna be doing some amazing things when Urban XL and PAPERCHASERS INK collaborate!

We'll be working with Lola Lovell as she launches her premium site www.LolaLovell.com, and also as she branches out into other arenas.

Finally, 2014 will see Urban XL expand further internationally as we bring to fruition the deals we closed in 2013. Many things at the moment we can't announce publicly just yet, but it includes markets in Africa, the Caribbean and Asia.

Who do you want to big up and show some love too?

Shit, you're gonna get me in trouble cos my memory is the worst, so I know I'm gonna forget people, but gotta shout out my Urban XL team both in London and Atlanta, Gus, Hermon, Tony, Katrina Morris, Xzike, Seb, Kofi, Daniel

n o e m ‘’Follow r twitte k c a l B e c @Jui 'Slick' McLeod, TT, Mark Anthony, Meah Denee, my teams in the Virgin Islands, Zimbabwe and South Africa, all the great models and actors I've worked with this year, the amazing Lola Lovell... and obviously Paperchasers Ink big up yourselves too!

Where can people holla at you?

You can follow me on: Twitter: @JuiceBlack Instagram: @JuiceBlack www.JuiceBlack.com Youtube: www.youtube.com/directorjuicebl ack Vimeo: www.vimeo.com/urbanxl Tumblr: http://juiceblack.tumblr.com Thanks for talking with us....... see you in the new year..

Thanks for having me and Happy New Year to you and all the readers of Paperchasers Ink!

ISSUE 4 - JOKES

JOKES A man bumps into a woman in a hotel lobby and as he does, his elbow goes into her breast.

They are both quite startled.

The man turns to her and says, 'Ma'am, if your heart is as soft as your breast, I know you'll forgive me.'

She replies, 'If your penis is as hard as your elbow, I'm in room 221.

My ex-girlfriend had a tattoo of a sea shell on her inner thigh.

If you put your ear to it, I swear you could smell the ocean.

One night, as a couple lays down for bed, the husband

starts rubbing his wife's arm.

The wife turns over and says 'I'm sorry honey, I've got a gynecologist appointment tomorrow and I want to stay fresh..'

The husband, rejected, turns over.

A few minutes later, he rolls back over and taps his wife again.

'Do you have a dentist appointment tomorrow too?'

Bill worked in a pickle factory.

He had been employed there for a number of years when he came home one day to confess to his wife that he had a terrible compulsion...

He had an urge to stick his penis into the pickle slicer.

His wife suggested that he should see a sex therapist

to talk about it, but Bill said he would be too embarrassed..

He vowed to overcome the compulsion on his own.

One day a few weeks later, Bill came home and his wife could see at once that something was seriously wrong.

'What's wrong, Bill?' she asked.

'Do you remember that I told you how I had this tremendous urge to put my penis into the pickle slicer?'

'Oh, Bill, you didn't' she exclaimed.

'Yes, I did.' he replied...

'My God, Bill, what happened?'

'I got fired.'

'No, Bill. I mean, what happened with the pickle slicer?'

'Oh...she got fired too.

"Eagle? I thought you said BEAGLE." "We're all out of red, so I used pink."

"There are 2 Os in Bob, right?"

"Just let me toss back another shot and we’ll get started."

"Don’t worry, this is a one of a kind tattoo. Your clover has five leaves, not four."

"Gosh, I hate it when I get the hiccups."

"If you don’t like it, don’t panic.

I do bitchin’ cover-ups."

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TAMARA

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Hard work always pays off and we love people who are ambitious and determined to show their creative skills to the world so we had to catch up with London based up and coming Makeup artist and body painter Tamara to see whats good, if you dont know her name, dont worry, you soon will.

She has worked with people like Jessie J, Ruff Squad and Tinchy Stryder and companies like Mtv, Puma, BBC Childen in need, L’oreal, Black beauty magazine and lots more.

INK PEOPLE - TAMARA GITTER So Tamara, when did you go down the makeup route?

I was always artistic and I wanted to get a degree so I started off doing an access for art and design course. While doing the course I was intrigued by the idea of art for the face. So all my projects that first year at college were based around makeup, body art and special effects. I researched different artists and started by practicing on everyone I knew.

From there, I went on to do my degree in specialist makeup.

After I graduated it was a bit of a hustle to generate work in the early years.

freedom with body painting, so I’m sure you understand why it would be

It always is so your ‘’Always portfolio ranges from go with your in beauty make-up to stincts my favourite. body art and special and sta y tr u e t o What do you like effects. Which is your wh o you a re. Its about what you favorite, and why? i m portant I love them all for to do? s t a y focused different and specific on Meeting new what yo reasons but I would u want people, doing new have to say body and to m ake it things, diversity and painting is by far my trying new happen . favourite. When it Don’t techniques. Just not give up comes to the body, !’’ being held back by I can create whatever anyone or anything.

I please. I have 100% full artistic

What is your motto?

Always go with your instincts and stay true to who you are.

Its important to stay focused on what you want and to make it happen. Don’t give up!

As well as doing art on people, you have some tattoos as well, how many do you have so far?

I have my back covered with art. It is still not entirely

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finished and I’m sure I’ll continue in the near future.

Doing so much work on skin, have you ever thought of becoming a tattoo artist?

Actually funny you should say that, I also do semi-permanent tattoos that last up to 5 days.

Clients come to me when they are unsure of what tattoo to get or IF they really want a tattoo. I design the tattoo and place on the skin either by using a pre made transfer or freehand. The client will go home and get an idea of what it feels like to have a tattoo. If they’re happy then they go and get the tattoo done for real. But I could never do

proper tattoos – I’m not keen on needles!

Tell us about your company.

I now run two companies (one is a kind of sister to the other).

TamaraGitter.com has been running since I graduated. I work as a freelance and specialise in creative makeup and body art for TV & film, special effects, high fashion and beauty shoots.

Visa 2012 Olympics team experience advert and commercial sponsored by Nokia Celebrity makeup for Dr Sandra Scott, Rick Edwards, Tinchy Stryder, Jessie J, Angie la Mar (comedian), Tessa Sanderson, Vernon Coaker and Linda Bellingham

MTV makeup 2008-2011 Makeup artist on television show C4 Tool Academy 2012

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INK PEOPLE - TAMARA GITTER I’m fully mobile and I travel throughout London, nationally and internationally. I always give a personal, attentive and friendly service together with a fresh, excited and methodical approach – that’s guaranteed.

GlamXpress is my sister company which I run with a colleague and close friend. We position ourselves as an innovative resource for all makeup needs including for corporate events. We provide makeup and body art services to entertain our clients, their guests, their employees and their own clients. We pamper clients (and their guests/staff) with makeup, body paint or face painting to make their event one to remember for all the right reasons. We also run a Lash & Lip pop-up makeup bar at various events throughout the year where our clients can get a mini makeup look, mini face paint design with gems or even eyelash extensions while they party the night away. You can check out www.glamXpress.co.uk

CONTACT ME You can contact Tamara Gitter here.

What do you think of PAPERCHASERS INK magazine so far?

I really like the magazine and also I have worked with a few of the people featured in the past issues.

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Thank you Tamara for talking with us Keep up the good work!

Website: www.tamaragitter@live. com

We want to know what you think of this feature, comment on our Facebook and twitter.

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HIPHOP

TATTOOS WE LOVE TATTOOS JUST AS MUCH AS WE LOVE HIPHOP SO IN EACH ISSUE WE WILL SHOW YOU SOME OF THE BEST TATTOOS THAT HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC. IN THIS ISSUE WE LOOK AT

ODB ‘OH BABY I LIKE IT RAW’ THE BEST TATTOOS OFTHE MEMBER OF THE WU THAT WAS ONE CRAZY MUTHERFUCKER

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So I take yo ass out quick The mics, I've had it my nigga, you can suck my dick If you wanna step to my motherfuckin rep’’

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"I kill all the government microchips in my body; I'm that paranoid nigga, at ya party, I kill all my enemies at birth; SHUT THE FUCK UP, bitch and let me stick my hands up your skirt" ODB

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IN THE CITY In each issue of the magazine we bring you the best street art from all over the uk.

In this issue we LOOK at

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LONDON Send us some photos of street art in your city and we will feature the best ones in the next issue of the magazine Let us know on facebook and twitter what you think of the art in this issue

GRAFFITI IN THE CITY

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RISE GRAFFITI WE HAVE A LITTLE LOOK AT THE GRAFFITI COMPANY THAT IS GOING TO BRING A NEW WAVE OF STREET ART TO LONDON

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Responsibility (CSR), which is a fundamental goal in the creation of the RISE Croydon initiative. We are sensitive to future regenerations plans for Croydon over the next few years and want to create a inspiring place that lives along side Westfield and other initiatives.

We want to create an inspiring local art gallery and spaces for all people to enjoy, with further local creative businesses’ endeavours, providing not only a social community hub, but an incredible space to

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ARTWORK

WE FEATURE SOME CRAZY ARTWORK SENT IN BY OUR READERS, IN THIS ISSUE WE HAVE ARTISTS JOHNNY DRAWS AND ROB LAWRENCE

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ANIME INK

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We bring you some of the best anime inspired tattoos from people who love anime culture We love anime over here and have been watching it for years, started on the clasics like Akira and Ghost in the Shell, if you have not yet got into watching them then you are missing out, most of them are better than the big hollywood blockbusters movies so it only right when we see tattoos like these, we love them all, see more in the next issue.

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BLACK G RLS

INKED

We talk with Sherrell the boss of BGI, about her ink and the facebook page that has been repping urban tattoo culture on the net with hot inked girls.

We love people who are pushing the urban tattoo culture so we had to show you some love, so how have you been Sherrell?

I am good thanks.

So for all the people out there who like hot girls with ink that would have seen your Facebook page,,BLACK GIRLS INKED we love it as well, sexy girls with tattoos, thats our shit, how did it all get started?

Well Black Girls Inked got started after I had my son in 2009. I had three little tattoos n I started inking up again. One day I seen a page, I won't mention and decided I'd share a photo with them, I did notice it wasn't a lot of dark skinned girls on the page but I shared anyway and I got

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Thats fucked up I know so I came up with a page, that show case more dark skinned females with ink, and other race as well of my liking. I decided to call it Black Girls Inked and the LIKES shot up to the sky.

People love, the page Ink is a has about 60,000 s r e s a h C r e ‘’Pap e, it's likes, you have a real n i z a g a m t grea passion for tattoos, t of o l a n a h t r bette s I've how many do you e n i z a g a m known have? ’’ s s o r c a e m ca Yes I love tattoos!!! I am an InkLover lol...I honestly lost count of my tattoos and most of them are huge pieces or connected together. I'm just an inked up diva lol.

Lol, we love it, how do you deal with the pain when getting inked?

Getting inked is my pleasure because I know I'm getting some beautiful artwork done. I just put on my favorite songs and close my eyes and eventually the pain is gone.

Get into the zone, what are you going to get done next?

My next tattoo would be me

FEATURE - BLACK GIRLS INKED either finishing up my left thigh, of my Chinese Pixiu or starting a background for the tattoos on my back.

What part of the body would you not get tattooed?

I would say I wouldn't get my face tattooed but I thought of getting my eyebrows done and my mole darkend but that's about it. The reason it's not done now because it has to be Kat Von D or Ami James to tattoo my face cosmetically lmbo. what is next for BLACK GIRLS INKED? Hmmm I want to start selling products, like tshirts, hats, shot glasses, Black Girls Inked parties and I even want to start taking my own photos of other tattooed people and maybe later on down the line start doing calendars.

Thats a good look, whats the best thing about running the page?

The best thing about running Black Girls Inked is my supporters actually sending photos for me to showcase their tattoos/artwork and I get a lot of love and support. My LIKES go up everyday.

Whats is the best tattoo you have ever seen on dark skin?

The best tattoos I've ever seen on dark skin is a colorful tattoo. Every time I see dark skin with awesome color, I smile because most people think it's impossible to see color on dark skin.

We like them as well, what tattoo models do you like the best right now?

The tattoo models I like the best right now would be Britanie Girard, Britanny Slam, Che' Mack, Ashle Danger, Rio, Davonna PrettyInInk Flanagan, Naomi Davis, Dutchess Lattimore and those are just to name a few.

They are all hot girls, what is the sexist tattoo you have seen and on who?

The sexiest tattoo I've seen was on "Tatted Up Holly" her sleeve was well done and chic. Actually all her tattoos and her body compliments it all lol.

What do you think of PAPERCHASERS INK magazine so far?

PaperChasers Ink Magazine is a great magazine, it's better than a lot of known magazines I've came across.

It's bad ass because it's straight from the UK and it has a lot of articles and photos for people to indulge in. I love it and I'm honored to be apart of it!!

Your welcome, we love your hustle as well, Thank you for talking with us,, ink love Thank you for talking with me XoXo See some of the inked girls from the BGI page on the

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We are looking for 5 of the best tattoo shops, we are talking about the artwork, the look of the shop, creative look and what makes it stand out from the rest.

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CHECK NEW GAMEPAD With Samsung being a major player in the world of smartphones, having rolled out devices that will cater not only from the entry level to the mid-range and all the way to the high end, it would also make plenty of financial sense if they were to also carve a niche for themselves in the seemingly highly lucrative accessories market.

Keep up with all the cool stuff that is out there and step up your gadget game.

We bring you some of the cool shit that we know that you will like.

After all, every smartphone needs a decent sleeve of sorts to make sure that it does not get scratched or dirtied unnecessarily, right? Well, Samsung might be on to something here with the introduction of a new controller that they have called the GamePad.

GADGET CHECK

Apple Iwatch This is crazy, the wearable wonder is believed to use a flexible display, with fitness-focused features coming preloaded.

Battery life will be boosted by utilising lowpowered Bluetooth, allowing the iWatch to connect to an iPhone and hoover up info such as emails, texts and app notifications and more, when it drops it should cost about £180-£220 and thats not that much for from apple.

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Skull Tidy The Skull Desk Tidy is a creepily cool organiser for you to store your odd bits and bobs in, like your smelly green, car keys, sd cards or whatever but we would use it for the green cos thats how we do over here.

Get yours now and show your friends the new swag, pick up yours on the net for £40

Anything to do with batman we love it so this is crazy, The classic Batman logo outline shines bright yellow and the sturdy base allows it to sit on tables and desks.

A great gift for comic fans and anyone who knows how much of a badass batman is.. Get yours for about £30 on firebox.

Starwars lights We love these, illuminated by 5 energy-efficient LEDs, these Star Wars Mood Lights are the perfect bedside companion, and because they're battery powered you can move them about easy..

If your a fan of the force then getting one of these is a must, you can pick them up on the net for about £40

GAME WORLD

‘’We bring you some news from the gaming world to keep you upto date with whats going on, whats new and whats on the way’’

Second Son is set seven years after the ending of Infamous 2, in which Cole MacGrath activated the Ray Field Inhibitor (RFI) to destroy a Conduit (super humans named for their ability to "channel" powers) named John White, also known as the Beast. The explosion that resulted was originally thought to have killed all Conduits across the globe; however, those outside of the blast radius or with a natural resistance have survived. Fearing the Conduits' abilities after the destruction of Empire City, the US eastern seaboard and the worldwide economy, the Department of Unified Protection (DUP) is formed. Now, major cities across the United States are heavily monitored for Conduit activity, whom the DUP have labelled collectively as "bioterrorists", the game is out on the march 21

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2014 NEW GAMES

KING FIFA FIFA 14 has been crowned Christmas number one in the all format sales charts.

The football title saw a surge in sales to beat last week's best-seller Call of Duty: Ghosts to the top spot.

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Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (Xbox One, 360 – Feb. 18th) Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (PC, 360, PS3 – Feb. 25th) Thief (PC, 360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4 – Feb. 25th) South Park: The Stick of Truth (PC, 360, PS3 – Mar. 4th)

HOT SEAT Now this is for the hard gamers cos the X Rocker Multimedia Bluetooth Recliner is one of a kind, it works with almost any device which produces an audio output including all major brands of games console, MP3 player, smart phone and television, it can also be hard wired or connected wirelessly to any device with a bluetooth transmitter. The price is high but its a gamers dream, get it for £500

Dark Souls II (PC, 360, PS3 – Mar. 11th) Rockstar have started to hunt down the players who have tricked the game's mechanics to accumulate large sums of money. they are stripped of all their assets and forced to chill out for a while, separated from the majority of players for up to months at a time.

Stop glitching or lose your shit

TitanFall (PC, 360, Xbox One – Mar. 11th) Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4 – Mar. 18th) InFamous Second Son (PS4 – Mar. 21st) Destiny (360, PS3, Xbox One, PS4 – Sept. 9th) The Elder Scrolls Online (PC, Mac – Apr. 4th)

HIPHOP MIXTAPE

REVIEW

Yes people! It's your girl Dekay back again with a few more reviews for all you tatted up hip hop heads out there! Lets have a look at what's good to play if you're already sick of Christmas carols this season...

Apex Zero - Reality Provoking Liberation The sixth release from London hip hop artist Apex Zero kicks in with a bang. Straight away your thrown into a world of power struggles, corrupt politics and conspiracy theories.. oh wait, that's reality.

I enjoyed each one of the fifteen tracks, with a strong delivery from Apex, quality production, thought provoking topics and relevant use of samples. One of my favourites on first play was 'A Meeting of the Continents', feat. Hasan Salaam and Iron Braydz.

The features are good and bring something to the collaborations, rather than just having been thrown on there for the sake of it. A decent listen, worth pressing repeat for sure.

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Dekay and Rukas So Under Rated Well, as a fellow struggling artist out here, I thought I'd make a habit of reviewing my own releases too.. why not? So Under Rated is a collection of collaborations from myself and fellow London based rapper Rukas, with a mix of tracks from each of our albums that we featured on together, plus several brand new exclusives.

I won't presume to tell you it's the best thing since sliced bread - cause that was cheese toasties but it is a worthwhile listen, and a free download to boot (payment optional). The blend of styles and the wide array of topics makes for an entertaining journey, with a range of production both UK and international.

If you want to know or emphasise with the struggles of unemployable, depressed but still holding onto a sense of humour, slightly deranged underground lyricists, then this album captures that vibe perfectly. Enjoy!

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ISSUE 4 HIPHOP MIXTAPE GILLY My Reality This is a Bristol based artist I'd never heard of before, so listened to the 15 track album with interest. My Reality, hosted by Mykal Million (who I assume is the guy that drops in with a random intro at the start of each song) begins with an acapella intro and moves into the kind of beat you would have heard on Channel U in the afternoon (before it changed to A.K.A.) Dig a little deeper into the album, past the underwhelming first track, and I was pleased to discover good solid beats with chant along hooks, coupled with Gilly's heartfelt flow about.. well, his reality.

The title track has a hook that sounds out of sync with the beat, but the rest doesn't disappoint. An album that doesn't break any ground, but covers it well. Worth blasting out of your car and banging your head to while bunning a big spliff.. Favourite track for me on first listen was Mikael - great beat, CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Menace Mendoza Speech Therapy I met Slough based rapper Menace back in the days at a rap battle tournament, and was impressed by his first E.P so thought I'd check one of his more recent releases.

Speech Therapy is a collection of quality rap tracks, with the Dragon Stout drinking Mendoza mixing a confident, polished flow with a collection of laid back synth and sample laden beats.

Favourite track for me was 'Dutty Germ'. All in all, a good listen and worth playing more than once.

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REVIEW Shotty Horroh The Wall E.P Manchester based Shotty came to my attention through his Don't Flop battles, but turns out to have an impressive collection of albums and E.P's. The Wall E.P is his latest release, thrown out onto Bandcamp in November.

On the opening track Shotty mixes skillfully crafted bars with a few personal reflections ("My nana died when I was flying to the States, I was trying to make her rich I guess that I was too late"). The production throughout the next few songs is consistent, with undertones of a Tupac influence slipping out in 'Cold'. (I half expected some chick to start singing Brenda's got a baby at any minute in a nineties drawl.)

All in all, more a bottle of water than my cup of tea - no complaint with the bars, just with the slightly sickly production on fifty percent of the beats. Favourite track? Has to be 'Give A Fuck'.

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Oliver Sudden Phenomenal Steaz

Olly Suds is a well known and liked figure on the underground hip hop scene, and he brings the goods with his last release Phenomenal Steaz (released on Boom Bap Professionals this time last year.)

A real hip hop vibe accompanies Croydon based Sudden's laid back flow that perfectly matches the smooth head nodding beats, and each track is worth playing through without skipping. The

album is boosted by stellar performances from the featured artists, and nothing disappoints.

Stand out track for me was Council Clan feat.

Majestic & Sinar-Matic - mainly because of the beautifully old school sampled beat.

Now that's my pint of cider, never mind a cup of tea.

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MUSIC

FEATURE

MC ANGEL LYRICALLY CHALLENGED WE TALK WITH HIPHOP ARTIST ANGEL ABOUT TATTOOS, REAL HIPHOP,

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Whats good Angel, how are you?

I am absolutely great!!

Everything is good, been a mad busy super productive challenging year.

Let the people know who you are?

I am a Rapper, Performance Poet, actress, workshop leader, event organiser and promoter.

So you are into tattoos, how many do you have?

I have 36 purple stars, spinning from my wrist around my arms across my shoulders then up my

neck, purple to represent my spiritually and stars to remind me to be a star but to keep stardom linked to my spirit. 3 abstract buterflys on my back, shoulder and top of my arm, to represent transformation, when we are in the darkest times thinking like is over we emerge with wings painted the colours of our trauma, elevating us higher. a celtic knot on my stomach.

When did you get your first one?

I got my forst tattoo when I was 17, I just really wanted a tattoo I didn’t care much what it was I just wanted something celtic to represent my irish background. My

mum took me and it was very painful, I hated it for years but now my mother has passed away I LOVE it as I appreciate the gift and our bonding over tattoo’s.

How do you deal with the pain, whats your vice?

My last sitting was 7 hours straight and I didn’t feel the pain, I got into a zone with the artist and I totally relaxed and enjoyed the session.

What tattoo shop do you go to and who is your artist?

The artist I have been working with recently is Touka Voodoo from Devine Canva, all his work is free hand.

MUSIC - MC ANGEL of hip-hop, revolution is the freedom to be who you really are.

Give me a little list of the artists who have been at the event?

Akala, English Frank, Logic, Big Cakes, Ti2bs, Native Sun, Belle Humble, Fiona Bevan, Bodecia Dance Crew, Girls on Top graffiti crew, Baby Sol, Laura Steel, Dean Atta, KIngpin, Sonny Green, Lena Cullen, Aina Roxx, bass6 Hobbit, MC Zani……

Are you going to get anymore tattoos? What you going to get?

I want soooooo many tattoo’s now!!

I want to get NMRK on the knuckles of my right hand, I want to get a tribal lotus flower on my left shoulder in the same place as my butterfly on the right shoulder, both symbols related to my buddhist practice.

a space to share new work, raw emotional pieces not just pieces that we know will get an applause.

The event has been supported by Passing Clouds since the start, with Eleanor Wilson and Alia Hussian an event run by all females. Lyrically Challenged expa nded and grew into a two floor mini hiphop festival featuring all 5 elements of hiphop plus spoken word, stalls for clothes, jewellery sellers and singers. We have an open mic to start the event and hip-hop cyphers throughout the evening. I now run the event with my right hand woman Shay D and have been supported by Sonority and Connie Bell during the journey.

n o e m w o Whats the worst l l o r F e tattoo you have t t twi eluk ever seen, lol? g I generally only see n a c really good tattoo’s or @m that is all my mind chooses to remember.

Ok so you are apart of Lyrically Challenged hiphop event,, you guys have doing your thing,, we love it,, how did it all get started?

I started running Lyrically Challenged four years ago as a small spoken word event, the idea is to challenge artists each month to write a new piece with no winner. I created

we are about creating a platform for artists to express there truth Uniting the scene through the love

You also rap and are apart of the LC Collective,, who is in the group?

Shay D, rapper, Sirena Reynolds, rapper, Emma Prior feature singer, DJ Shorty scratch dj extrondonaire And tell the people what you lot are about? ‘love and growth through hip-hop we are about unity, about speaking up about your struggle, empowing people, inspiring audiences with our stories.

A powerful collective of women who encourage eachother to shine.

We feel women are under represented in hip hop and the mainstream attitude seems to be that of competitiveness amoungst women. We all have relevant and inspiring stories to share and have overcome our own personal struggles. We talk openly and honestly in our music.

We have just released our mixtape ‘trust your struggle’, have a new

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video out ‘calm before the storm’ featuring LA rapper Reverie produced by Louden and filmed by Lewie London.

We wrote the song, recorded it and filmed the video in 24 hours!

Have any of the other girls got tattoos,, if so what have they got?

Emma has a Lotus flower on her stomach. Sirena has Shay has not got any!

What do you think of paperchasers ink?

I love paperchasers ink as I

LOVE hip-hop and tattoo’s, its my perfect mix. Inked skin art is so interesting and we need more exposure for underground hip-hop.

BIG UP!!

Where can people holla at you? mcangel.co.uk facebook.com/lyricallychallengeduk

be released in April. We have our 4th birthday bash on the 15th of Feburary at passing clouds. A European tour and programming festivals. Plus we will have music videos dropping!

Thank for talking with us,,,and keep up the good work repping that real hiphop,,

whats your twitter? @mcangeluk @lccollectiveuk whats your plans for next year?

Massive plans for next year!! Im going to drop a poetry book and a mixtape. With the LC Collective we are working on our album which will

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DANIEL SPECTA WE TALK ABOUT INK, ACTING AND LIFE Whats good with you,, thanks for joining us as a member,, Not much ATM just non stop work in a boring job longing for a change, I crave excitement and it's just not readily available as much as it used to be, When the TV and modelling work come in that's always a bonus the power of TV is mad, I featured in the last series of "HUSTLE" for no longer than 30 seconds in total all in all and to this day I still get people recognising me from it which is good and bad good in the way it gets me roles some people say "don't you hate that you always get type castes" I reply not really if my image gets me work then so be it it's only acting (mainly villains, thugs, dealers and

prisoners) depending in what programme I feature in it had to be left a long time before I am used in the same programme again because of how distinctive I am.

You do stand out with your ink and that’s a good thing, What got you into tattoos? thing is it all started from me having a phobia of needles sick of dodging the dentist or having to go on the anxiety register so at 19 I said this is the behaviour of a p***y and I'm no longer the timid boy I was who wouldn't go to town by himself or have sex till he was 18, so I got my 1st one on my chest and things progressed never ever did I think I would have so many but over time I had all these ideas and wanted them on for keeps,

What do you family think of your ink?

My mum hates every single one she made me promise not to have anymore.‌ I've broke that promise server all times (sorry mum) tattoos were never gonna go down well with a Jamaican Christian at least we still love each other anyway haha, Ok so you have done abit of modeling for some clothing brands like F2D, what other brands have you worked with?

I still don't really class myself as a model because I don't/can't pose and have a bad posture after 5+ years of sloughing but when Fresh2Def approached me I jumped at the chance if people want me to model for them I don't refuse, things have stepped up a lot since the first shoot I wasn't aware

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MEMBERS INTERVIEW of how big the brand was until I started to get recognised for being one of their models being in town being coming up to me saying "you model for F2D don't you" I nervously just nod. People really believe I have more confidence than I do but I really don't although if you saw me 7 years ago you wouldn't recognise me I wasn't really happy with my appearance lets just say that so that's why I was always Unconfident (as a teen I had severe acne from 15 all the way till 19 constantly f**king up my

e h t d e s ru e v e y n m e n v i a h m I ‘’ crea ct for g n i b num lose respe life I ne that has’’ anyo game) besides my tattoo on my neck for my daughter the tattoo on the back of my arm of "the mask" sums up how my life changed (when my skin cleared up and women were finally interested Smiling face with open mouth and smiling eyes) You are good friends with tattoo karlo who we featured in issue one,,, We see your doing music together,, how do you know each other?

Yeah me an Karlo are good mates I knew Karlo before he was tattoo Karlo, when we'd walk past each other it town both clocking each other swag for fashion and tatts it was this that one day got us talking and we've been mates ever since, we've done a few shoots together and always catch up to have a joke when we can, we both write so in time you can more than likely expect a collab, Thats a good look, How many tattoos do you have so far? last time I counted I had 70 or so tatts but many of mine are small I would say I'm half way there, What was your last one that you got done?

The last tattoo I had was on my stomach which I thought I was gonna sail thru but that's going in my top 3 for pain so far it was my "duty to serve" one which is a spin on one of those you green soldiers but instead of holding a gun he's holding a woman's leg this is to signof my love for women,

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I'm loving what you guys are doing

because the more tattoos are shown the more they become accepted "I've had so many youngers come to me at work saying how did you get a job here" I say it's just how you carry yourself That’s so real I've got nothing offensive, I ain't wore a hat or track suit for 3 years I don't bop and I only talk the odd bit of slang to certain mates and in messages, How do you deal with the pain when getting inked,, you dont use that numbing cream shit do you,lol?

I have never used the numbing cream in my life I lose respect for anyone that has I will take a lie detector test on air that's how certain I am how many can say that? I can't even drink or take drugs because I've never used any drug and have only ever been drunk once in my life and that was by accident....I was tricked, So your a music artists as well,, I make lyrics/spoken word I've been writing for the best part of 5 years got a lot of tunes to record although I have performed lyrics at events but gave that up because I always got too nervous before going on stage,

Keep doing your thing, so what tattoo artists and shop do you get your ink from?

I have the up most respect for my tattoo artist JAY @blackdiamondzuk (he also did Wiley/eski boys tatt) he's so good at what he does and has his own still the biggest regret I have is that I didn't go to him 1st as some of my earlier tatts were done elsewhere by an apprentice and could have been done better but my good ones defo outweigh my baddens, We all have our bad ones. What is the worst tattoo you have seen in your life? worse tattoo I can't put my finger one just one all I will say is face tattoos are getting out if hand if you gonna get something make it small and discreet that's your face for gods sake!

Lol, what new ink have you got planned next?

Next tattoo..I will keep you posted I don't like to tell before it's on I always think, what if I told someone and they went and got it before I had chance then i was made out to be a copy naa I can't have that that's a Kruger for me.

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SEB BROWN AMSTERDAM WEED AND TATTOOS Whats good Seb,, how you felling?

Yes im fine and u guys?

good.

If u ever here I will take u to a good coffeeshop.

We are all good thanks, you joinned us as a member so we had to show you some love and have a little talk with you, you live in Amsterdam, Netherlands, we know your smoking that good green out there?

I'm from Holland yes hahaha always smoking the good

Sounds good, tell us abit about yourself?

I'm 22 now I whas addopted when i whas little by a dutch family, when i whas growing up if always loved tattoos, so when i whas 13 I started drawing tattoos and stuff. At first i whas thinking this is not gonna work. I always told

people i'm gonna be a tattoo model and artist every body whas like yeah right but when I Turned 16 my drawings where nice and everybody started asking me to draw there tattoo and then I started to make sume money. When I turned 18 I started with ma body to get some ink And everybody started

MEMBERS INTERVIEW believing me. But all my tattoos mean something.

Then when i started to get more people asked me if i wanna do a fotoshoot for some clothing i said yes so i hope I'll get more and more in 2014.

How many tattoos do you have right now?

I have allot of tattoos now i Don't know how many but I think when i'm taking a gues around 35/40 and come many more.

What made you start getting tattoos?

What made me started getting tattoos don't know already when i whas little i loved tattoos I think i just follow my latino instict.lol The tattoo that i have on my underarm is my most beautyfull tattoo and my favorite thats a face portrait of my moms face, You have some nice ink,, what tattoo artists do

you go to?

Thank you for saying i got some nice ink, yeah i have a verry good tattoo artist his name is No Ink No Glory he is a good friend and a kinda guy that i look up to. i met ‘’i just him at a just ta listen to tattoo i'm allwk to somemusic or ays ve one bu convent rry hig t h’’ ion and whe started talking And we loved the same style and that's Chicano so then we started inking.

How do you deal with the pain when getting inked?

How i Deal with the pain i just listen to music or just talk to some one but i'm always verry high hahaha.

Are you going to get more tattoos,, what you going to get?

YES i'm getting more ink hell yeah i'm living the inklife, haha i'm going fully inked up my whole

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body my goal with my artist is next summer i;m fully inked up.

What do you think of PAPERCHASERS INK magazine?

I love the magazine when i saw you guys on facebook I started reading youre magazine on the internet and I loved it, I feel really honourd to be in your magazine.

Whats your twitter?

I don't have twitter I have Instagram that where all my pics daily come, my instagram is Tattedseb so bring it out there haha.

What music are you into now?

My music that i listen is much hiphop like tyga, ink monstar, kid ink, ace hood, and keep on going haha also i love dancehall and reggae, reggaeton, salsa, R&B, love

to listing good music when im drawing.

Thanks for talking with us, we hope you get some more ink soon Thanks for having me in youre magazine and i hope to be in it more in the future.

Greetz from Amsterdam !!! much love from Tattedseb

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ZI ZI GLAMROCK TATTOO LOVER ZI ZI JOINS THE MAG How’s things zizi?

Great thank you just preparing for my birthday in a couple of days Well happy brithday, you are one of our new members, thanks for joining.. so who is Zizi Glamrockz?

Well I guess I would be called a jack of all trades lol but id rather class it as someone who has a lot of

fun with life... im an ALT model and hair technician mainly but also get involved in acting, presenting, comedy, promotions, customising clothes and jewellery and most importantly I am a mother to two beautiful little people !! In all though I describe myself as a fun, sometimes a bit crazy and likes to take risks person

that is always open to new projects and ideas...

Lets talk about your ink,, how many tattoos do you have so far?

I have 15 tattoos in total so far but have done about 45 hrs in the chair !!

What made you start getting ink?

I grew up on the same road as the now world famous tattoo artist michael rose... I

MEMBERS INTERVIEW remember being about 8 years old walking past his house with a sign saying tattoos on the wall everyday on my way to school and desperately wanting ink... I was so obsessed I managed to get my first tatt at just 15.

What shop and tattoo artists do you go to?

I’ve been to quite a few in north london around where a I live and used to work in a shop here for a while but am currently looking for a new artist for new ideas What one of your tattoos do you like the most and who was the artist?

My favourite is my collar bone, its a Marilyn Monroe quote 'imperfection is beauty, madness is genius' its in colourful butterfly font and was done in rusty needles tattoo parlour Edmonton

You have done some modeling, what projects have you worked on?

Ive worked on a few projects over the last couple of years that involves catwalk fashion shows, make the up, clothing, music g n i t r o pp u S ! ! videos, t i d n a l o ve k I ’ n ‘ i uk e promotional h t f o s al ent n i m g e i r v o shoots and o t m si e k a m s ne t nightclub flyers e r c a s p c a i s e mu to b y p some of my p a h ry e v m i d favourite things an of it’’ have been a burlesque style shoot with Derron at Ham-D photography, a lingerie shoot with Mike GLC at Profile Push - my favourite pics come from those shoots the quality is amazing !!

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You have also worked with our boy Hipman Junky,, what was that for?

Haha this was my favourite music video ive done and was a lot of fun to shoot its

‘’I will probably d be getting inke of until I run out skin’’ for his track 'playstation tune' and is out early next year so I dont want to give away too much but will say I played his girlfriend and the video will make you laugh.. a lot !!

We will keep a eye out for it, Ok so are you going to get anymore tattoos, if so what are you going to get?

Im Definitely nowhere near finished I have so

many things I want planed but I need to get my sleeve coloured and finished before I start I will probably be getting inked until I run out of skin though !!

What do you think of PAPERCHASERS INK magazine so far?

I love it !! Supporting the movements of the uk ink and music scenes makes it original and im very happy to be a part of it.

What’s your plans for next year,, more projects?

Next year I have a lot more planned that will involve more to do with acting and comedy but again I dont want to give away to much so watch this space heheee...

Where can people holla at you?

Im a self confessed instagram addict and can be found on there or twitter under Zizi_glamrockz and of course am a member on the paperchasers ink website !!

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KARMA MEET THE MAN THAT IS ON A MISSION Whats good karma,, how you feeling?

Im Good Man, Just Got Out The Gym, U Know, Trying To Get Right, Blame It On The Good Looking Peoples I Shoot, Time A Brother Got Tight And Right Lol.. Uno!! #Gymtime ( Tweet If Ur Up In There Doing Your Thing) So how has 2013 been for you?

2013 was/is a cool year, was the year karma view photography took the step to erotica, as both me and my

business partner have that naughty side, you wouldn't believe how cool the adult workers are, I mean, I haven't found a diva yet, but on the fashion side, that breed of model is like 3 in 10, ands I dislike them, lets just work don't ever think you bigger than anyone else, coz the most unkown person in the room and be next years biggest star. a reason we have the #HumbleYourAssProject, coz looks fade and when they do

only your mind-set will be remembered.

For all the people who dont know who you are,, let them know.

I am karma Monero, an photographer, art worker, co founder of karma view photography, also the founder of karma art work/karma tees ( even tho you made see other with names like ours, don't believe the hype.) I am a father of a 2 year, best gift/blessing of my life

MEMBERS INTERVIEW going back, I was a club promoter in my teens and 20s, and also started a website call 831females (I love you females) which grew into a team/family where I was promoting posers and models.

We see that your into your ink,, what have you got done so far?

So far, well I got my 1st one after my maths GCSE test, ran from the hall to home, change and pow I was in there lol, but I am not so proud of it now, its a Chinese tattoo that's "meant" to say " soul and spirit",

with the n a m o w e h t ‘’ , I think k c a b r e h n o "shit" iend to r f y o b x e n a she got at's just do it lol.... th foolish’’ but as I don't speck Chinese, kind of foolish, but leave it there to remind me not to hype when getting my ink, plus the upside is a Chinese's girl told me it does have "spirit" in it lol What tattoo shop do you go to?

HAPPY SAILOR hackney road,

james and tota.. best around, no question!!

Big up all the east london shops, what is the next tattoo your going to get? not sure yet, I have like 10 ideas at a time, it will be the one that stays in the top 5, also has to be smoething I will never change my mind on. NEVER!!

What is the best tattoo you have seen in your life?

Was my name ( both nick name and real name) ink on the mother of my 1st born, that's the best ink :) even more so where its placed :) other than that, I have seen some great "art work" done, but to tell you about them , we would be here all day.

What is the worst?

So many lol... but the one that comes to mind right now is the one of the woman with the "shit" on her back, I think she got an ex boyfriend to do it lol.... that's just foolish You hit the london tattoo convention this year,, what was it like?

LOVED IT! its like anything in

MEMBERS INTERVIEW life, im a gooner, so when im around north London and people going to the game its like family, same at the convention, loads of people who luv ink, so we all family, but I did feel like "the new" guy with my 11 tattoos, people there go half and full body ink, face, the whole of their legs, wild!! luv every min of it!! cant wait to hit another. I think you guys should try and be at one, a lot of ink mags are there. everyone has their own way of what they love about the ink world. hope to see you at one. we are going to work with you on some projects soon,, shit is going to be crazy,,lol.

Ok you are a hard worker and you love doing shoots,, how many shoots have you done so far?

Wow, good question,but I have no idea, for sure more than 100, but as a clean pro who knows, maybe just under, maybe, but once we make the moves to new things, I black out Tell us some thing funny that has happened to you

this year,lol?

Nothing really, I find things funny tho... how sexy legs tulisa and her boy mike can NOT be lock up, ( I dnt want no one to go to jail like tupac) but ive seen the clips, thats like tulisa saying its not her on the sex tape.... "DO THEY KNOW WE CAN SEE THEM lol... u gotta "luv" the law when u see shit like that, I hope IF me and you was to get catch like that, no one goes to jail, coz that's alright init... lol joke ting Lol, you got jokes Or how the x-factor people can openly say "ITS NOT ABOUT THE VOICE and people still watch, they just told you your watching a fix and you still watch and vote, I cant even watch for jokes anymore... its sad when people are trying and the powers that be just openly take the piss... things I find funny!!

Apart from working with us what have you got planned for 2014?

2014 cant wait, working with paperchaserink will be fun, We start pushing KVPs 1st

MEMBERS INTERVIEW lady hard!! follow @SiobhanChannell check her out, the lady I call " miss fever" also has ink and kick starting our new youtube channel KVTV ( karma view TV) to promote models/artist/people we work with aswell as other project we have up and coming add to the adult work we have started, and I don't mean glamour or erotica, that's one side, but as some point when the money is right, we shall be doing full adult shoot "sex". ( as the 1st one was so much fun) Thanks for talking with us and is there anyone that you want to big up...

HELL YES, hope I don't 4get no one, thank you guys for having me, Bosslady becks ( KVP co founder, shit wouldn't be if not for her work rate), my #KGals and #GimmieGirl ( promoting teams of females) BIG SHOUT OUT to all KVP supporters, trust me they go in hard, #iamKarma photos rain in to show that luv. to name a few tisha, lousie, Pablo, vibes, aditi, miss murray, my cheeky girl faddy, nic nic, aimee, kitty kat, fiza, hot

cholocate jussy, Natasha h, Siobhan many more mr vibes, flydan, dinky days photography ( aimee), scoope mag ( kitty kat), flowbox design (makers of the KVP website) and all models and artists that have pose for us at KVP

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and since im talking to you guys I can tell you this week we got a photo from one of our supporter who got his new ink, and he showed luv by added "KVP" to it..... I was like "wow" cant believe we have touch some one in that way.

Where can people holla at you?

You can hit me up on twitter: @karmaKVP and on facebook: Mr Karma Monero ( but only add me if your gana support)

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MEYANI WE TALK WITH OUR NEW YORK GIRL So whats good with you Meyani? thanks for joining the mag,, you look hot with your ink,, Im kooling n thank you for having me ...

So what do you do for a living?

I am a bartender and do some modeling here n there....well i started getting tatted late in the game think i was about 25

How many do you have or is it one big one?

Damn well to be honest ive lost count lol ill say bout 80% of my body is covered!

You have done some modeling,, what projects have you worked on?

Ive done alot hosting my recent project i did was chicks in kicks Jordan edition ...that was alot of fun mos def my style lol

What are you going to get done next?

Im actually in the process of having my right leg sleeved i got the whole nightmare before christmas theme goin

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MEMBERS INTERVIEW year got so many on one of my fave projects n movies...t i t s e other things ‘’To be hon hen i g n i o d in the works wanna think girls e n th n im excited start on my it bigger the things my side piece! guys lol’’ career in How dyou modeling to a whole deal with the pain other level i wanna when getting inked? push myself to the To be honest i have a limit you know.... real high tolerance for What do pain i put my you think headphones n zone of the out n if that dont magazine work some henny so far? well numb it right up I love it you lol guys have You new york girls such a dont mess about versatile when it come to style very tattoos, we love it,, entertaining cant wait Yea we really dont to see more!!! play to be honest i Thanks for talking with think girls doing it us... bigger then the guys Again thank you it was lol... a pleasure Did you have a good 2013? i wont say 2013 was Let us know what you think of this members bad its was ok but feature on our facebook 2014 about be my and twitter

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MIKA MEET THE CEO OF SUGAR & SPIKES How are things Mika?

Things are pretty rad and never boring!

Thanks for joining us as a member. So tell us about yourself?

I am the CEO of Sugar & Spikes, Casting Director, Event Coordinator, Actor, Blogger and Tattoo Enthusiast. I began my journey with acting, majoring in theatre in college.

Being

an alternative talent; ethnically ambiguous with tattoos and a mohawk, I found that casting directors would often tell me I did not fit a specific category.

After working on several projects, I decided to take a break from acting and work behind the scenes in the entertainment industry. I worked for companies like, ABC daytime television, Clear Channel and ESPN. My acting and industry experience would later prove valuable when

creating my company, Sugar & Spikes Casting.

When I am not being a workaholic, I love being the coolest nerd you'll ever meet! I enjoy attending Comic Con and Horror Conventions. I am into playing video games, reading comic books and watching Adventure Time. I am an adventurer and love trying new things every year. This past year, I got into directing music videos. Last year, I was performing burlesque and the

MEMBERS INTERVIEW year before that I was studying Krav Maga and camping in the Adirondacks Mountains...who knows what I will get into next?!

You are the CEO/Casting Director at Sugar & Spikes Casting, whats it all about?

About 5 years ago, I created Sugar & Spikes. What started out as movement in NYC to have the beautiful women of Rock fuse fashion and music into an unforgettable night has evolved into a casting agency that allows those same women to showcase their talent to the masses. Now Sugar & Spikes is a NY based Casting Agency specializes in booking alternative talent; tattooed/body modified models, sideshow performers, variety artists and real people for TV/Film/Print/Fashion. We provide freelance casting support, full casting and development services, on a one-time or ongoing basis.

Sugar & Spikes specializes in finding that edge you are looking for.

Sugar & Spikes is also recognized as a multicultural alternative talent company who hosts/organizes fashion

events throughout the year to give alternative talent a platform to showcase their talents and professionalism to this industry while raising money/donations for charity.

What projects have you worked on so far?

As an actress, most recently, I have been featured in an Alexander Wang commercial and had a chance to work with Jodi Foster on an episode of the hit show, Orange is The New Black, where I portrayed an inmate. I have become a published writer for tattoo publications in the U.S. and for sites like Afropunk.com and SugarGamers.com.

Sugar & Spikes was featured on TLC's Cake Boss’s current season ("Glow in The Dark Cake," episode 9) with a Zombie Fashion Show attended by Buddy Valestro. Sugar & Spikes booked talent for Spike TV's Ink Master Season 2 & 3 along with talent for AOL National commercial, Howcast.com, NBC and MTV. I also booked talent for designers and print ads.

Sugar & Spikes events have been sponsored by major brands such as; Manic Panic, Dobel Maestro,Hangar 1 Vodka, Baked

by Melissa and Ricky's.

Lets talk about your ink, how many tattoos do you have so far?

I have two large tattoos on my arms; one is a phoenix flying through clouds and Peruvian Lilies and the other is a flower blossoming in the middle of a stormy ocean scene. I have two wrist tattoos; one an African symbol for strength and the other an Incan symbol for female sexuality. I have a a bitten cherry tattoo on my waist and a frog in my mouth!

What made you start getting ink?

It was definitely a combination of me being an artistic, creative girl growing up listening to metal, rock and punk and living in a religiously conservative household. I felt that there was this colorful, bold person inside of me screaming to get out and I wanted to release her. I wanted to wear who I truly was on the inside...on the outside! Plus, being Black Hispanic girl, meant I had to only fit within one social group at school, listen to

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MEMBERS INTERVIEW certain music and act a certain way. I saw ink as a means to break out of stereotypes and allow me to be the person I wanted to be.

What shop and tattoo artists do you go to?

I like to go to different artists. I'm true to my Aquarius nature and like to go where the wind takes me. I believe different periods of my life calls for different energy to bring my ideas to life.

What one of your tattoos do you like the most and who was the artist?

I love my piece by Tim Hendricks. I got it on this Reality TV show called New York Ink. The show takes follows a tattoo shop and the stories of the well known artists that work there.

They tattoo individuals after being inspired by their story and piece idea. I wanted a

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tattoo to represent me remaining strong and beautiful through life's most turbulent times. It meant a lot to me because I was at a point in my life where I was reflective and can look at the past and be proud of overcoming obstacles and becoming the woman I can be proud of.

Ok so are you going to get anymore tattoos, if so what are you going to get?

I plan to get plenty more!

My models are always telling me that I need to!

LOL. I am very anal about the detail of my work and want to find an artist with the skill to bring my ideas to life. I plan to get something whimsical with a flair of fantasy. I am really a fan of Clive Barker's paintings, so maybe even something horrifically beautiful.

What do you think of PAPERCHASERS INK magazine so far?

Paperchasers Ink is awesome sauce! I am from the US so it's

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Whats your plans for next year,, more projects?

Next year, expect bigger and better alternative modeling fashion events, the Sugar & Spikes exclusive merch line and definitely more Sugar & Spikes talent plastered all over you TV and computer screens. I will definitely be getting more of my writing published and training in Krav Maga so that I can be a bad ass in a movie one day!

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I love meeting new people so hit me up on any of the following and keep up with all my sweet adventures: www.sugarandspikesrocks.com www.facebook.com/sugarands pikescasting IG: SugarandSPikesCasting

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I'm 23 I was born in NY, spent Some time in LA California and now I'm back in my home city in NY. I just got into making music this past year and before that I was modeling/acting in LA. We know you have a new Mixtape that's coming out soon, what was your inspiration to make it?

Yes my new mixtape is called ‘’dope to see the UK "Rose From The conne c t i n g w h the urb Dead" which will an culture of Aitm be my 2nd erica’’ mixtape. My inspirations in making this tape are just Is there any other rappers everything I've been you get compared to? yeah I get compared to wiz through in the past couple years and where I'm at now khalifa and everyone tells musically and in life in me I look like MGK, with all general. I really want to use due to respect to those artists I wanna be this tape to prove myself as a musician. recognized as myself Kushtopher.

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Tell us about your ink, how many you got?

I started getting tattoos as soon as I was 18 so I could have them professionally done by an artist in my city by the name of mIke deuce. I really don't know how many I have but I have my right arm sleeved my whole chest and my whole right torso and a bunch of random ones here and there.

What's your next tattoo you got planned? my next tattoo is gunnna be for my son that was just born this year, it's Gunna be a cool warrior lion scene on my back.

What do you think about Paperchasers ink? dope to see the UK connecting with the urban culture of America.

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How do I become a member of Paperchasers Ink? Its easy, all you have to do is, go to the website see the button (become a member) in the menu, fill out the membership form and that’s it.

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We will look over your form and if its all ok then your page on the website will be setup with all your photos, bio and interviews.

How much do I have to pay?

Nothing, our membership is all free

BECOME A MEMBER NOW CLICK HERE Can I get featured in the magazines?

Yes, there are a couple of ways that you can get in the mag as a member, one is to be out there pushing the movement all the time and

showing the magazine love, from that we will see what you are doing and maybe pick you to feature or you can get people to vote for your page, we feature the 2 top members who get the most votes in each issue.

Do I have to live in the UK only to become a member? No, you can live place in the world and still

become a member but all of our UK members do get more from us like, giveaways, event invites, competitions and stuff like that.

Can I get discounts on photo shoots and events?

Yes, we offer deals on photo shoots for all of our members that are in the UK, we also have events that are for members only and members get discounts on tickets for all of our events and all that good shit.

Go to the top of this page and hit that button to become a member now.

MORE INK INFO We give our members as much as we can right now and as the movement gets bigger we will be able to give our members more.

We have some Paperchasers Ink clothing and members t-shirts, posters, badges and lots of goodies coming soon and.

You can see on the website the full list of what you get when you join the family and become a member.

We want all of our members to have pro photos of their ink and show the world so we offer the best deals on photo shoots for all our members who are in the UK.

We don’t just want you to become a member and get your page on the website, we want you to be apart of the movement, come to our events and parties, come down for interviews and as a member you will have the chance to become a magazine rep.

Our reps are the one’s out there pushing the magazine and all that we are doing and we pick the most creative reps to come and join us on our projects.

See more info on the website about our membership.

GAMING TATTOOS WE BRING YOU SOME PHOTOS FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE A PASSION FOR GAMES, FROM STREET FIGHTER TO HALO

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MAGAZINE INFO

BECOME A MEMBER COME TO OUR EVENTS, COMPETITIONS, DEALS AND GET IN THE MAG

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

ORDER

YOUR INK

FLYERS

We will send you a pack of our flyers for free, worldwide

CLICK HERE

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS

GET YOUR TATTOO PHOTOS IN THE MAG AND IN THE WEBSITE GALLERY

CLICK HERE

If you have a skill that you would like to bring to the magazine, work with us on our next project and show the world your creative side MAKEUP ARTISTS BODY PAINTERS PHOTOGRAPHERS DESIGNERS VIDEOGRAPHERS

CLICK HERE

ISSUE 4 CREDITS

INFORMATION

Would like to thank all the people that was apart of this issue of the magazine, from the tattoo shops who sent in the artwork, and the members and photographers, makeup artists who they worked with..

set up Paperchasers Ink to feature the urban tattoo culture in the Uk and the rest of the world, we do it for the love of the ink and our members,

If you would like to know more information about this This issue of the issue of the magazine magazine is free to or the company then read and we dont please contact us by make any money from email people viewing it, we paperchasersink@hotmail.co.uk

CREDITS Juice Black feature and milk series photos by (Juice Black) contact at www.prologuemovie. com @JuiceBlack Tamara Gitter feature photos from www.tamaragitter.com contact at info@tamaragitter.com 07908 575 585

Black Girls Inked feature photos from facebook.com/blackgirls inked1 contact at instagram.com/official_ blackgirlsinked# (Kinky Ink) shop gallery contact at www.facebook.com/kink yink.inkorporated -93 Battersea Rise, London SW11 1HW 020 7223 3666

Mika Kenyah feature photos by Photographer: Dan Minicucci Lace Dress is by Ashley Rose Couture (Ink House) shop gallery 16 Tulse Hill, Dewey Lane, Brixton, London SW2 2TP www.inkhouselondon. com

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