Memory Screen, 26 Paul Rodriguez

Being around the same age, I always looked up to Paul since he was coming up in the City Stars video. Always loved the Guy Mariano reference song in his part, which in hindsight was a ballsy move, but he definitely delivered. He was the new wonder kid to take skateboarding to the next level. Ever since, he s been a huge inspiration, and even to this day, seeing his new footage makes me want to go out and skate. I was hyped to find out the lyrics of the James Brown song, that was sampled in Nas Get Down, his song in Yeah Right: Paid the cost to be the boss. Those words fit Paul perfectly, as he s running Primitive, where he and his team are on the forefront of the progressive skating he pioneered. Thanks to all the filmers: Heath Brinkley Scuba Steve Dario Rezk Ty Evans Ewan Bowman Kevin Perez Spanish Mike Allan Hannon Alex Kissinger Kyle Steneide