CSN was formed, in 1991, as a result of the ground breaking 'zine, City Slicker, which promoted graffiti from underrated cities. These cities (Pittsburgh, Philly, Oakland, Cleveland, D.C.) were the homes to some of the most influential writers of today. Espo, Enem, Dream and Buda to name a few. The original members of CSN, Seak, Havok, Esp & I, conceived the idea for such a 'zine, and then we produced it with a word processor and xerox machines. After the 'zine was complete, we promoted it locally, and in no time it was being distributed coast to coast (and in London) by Tower Records. But sadly, after the premier issue was so enthusiastically received we at CSN got too drunk, too high, and too lazy. There was never a second issue. (Check out Seak M.A.C.'s site for online version of the 'zine. Look on my links page.)

A love for graffiti, a genuine interest in promoting the underdog and grass roots entrepreneurialism was and still is at the core of CSN Consolidated. Our members here still carry on the tradition of CSN to this day. I would like to take this opportunity now to say that if it was not for these men doing what they do best, the face of graffiti would not look as beautiful as is does today. Also, I would like to say thank you to those listed here: Serg, Force, Seak, Havok, Prism, Necs, Esp and Sesk, for being very influential in my own personal development as a writer and an artist.

Word up guys,

Matt Seven

(There is not an Esp page because I don't have any good flicks, but I'm trying to get some.)