Alain Ket Mariduena

Alain KET Mariduena is a publisher, writer, Hip Hop historian, activist and graffiti artist from NYC. While studying at NYU, he founded Stress, and then created programs for inmates in the Riker's Island and the collective Black August. He also co-founded Complex magazine with Marc Ecko, and later joined From Here To Fame publishing, in order to preserve Hip Hop's rich history. He also works as a consultant for various urban culture industries and is currently creative director and photo editor...See more

Alain KET Mariduena is a publisher, writer, Hip Hop historian, activist and graffiti artist from NYC. While studying at NYU, he founded Stress, and then created programs for inmates in the Riker's Island and the collective Black August. He also co-founded Complex magazine with Marc Ecko, and later joined From Here To Fame publishing, in order to preserve Hip Hop's rich history. He also works as a consultant for various urban culture industries and is currently creative director and photo editor for Vibe magazine. See less