DGK: Parental Advisory 2012

Parental Advisory, released on December 12, 2012, is DGK’s first full-length video. DGK, short for Dirty Ghetto Kids, follows the DGK team and a crew of mischievous young skaters as they navigate through one of the dirtiest ghetto days imaginable. The project blends twists, turns, and mind‑bending stunts with celebrity cameos and pure skateboarding energy, providing a window into the mindset of a real dirty ghetto kid.

Across the film, standout skate parts light up the screen from Stevie Williams, Josh Kalis, Marcus McBride, Jack Curtin, Rodrigo Teixeira, Lenny Rivas, Wade Desarmo, Keelan Dadd, Marquise Henry, Derrick Wilson, Dwayne Fagundes, and Dane Vaughn. Their parts showcase a mix of technical lines, street sensibility, and a rhythm that feels both raw and polished, reflecting the DGK crew’s unique approach to skate video as a cinematic event.

The narrative heart of the project is steered by Steven Fernandez, guiding the film’s story while a gallery of cameos adds texture and attitude. Among these appearances, Beanie Sigel contributes a palpable swagger to the DGK world, and Fabian Alomar stands out as one of the skate icons woven into the fabric of the piece. The film also sprinkles in appearances by younger talents like Lil Niqo and Asap Yams, enriching the vibe with a sense of cross‑generational energy. A smaller but memorable moment features Vanessa Veasley as a waitress, grounding the film in street realism amid the high-energy spectacle.

From a production standpoint, the film portions were written and directed by Randal Kirk, while the skateboarding sequences were filmed and edited by Brad Rosado. The project began in 2008 when videographer Brad Rosado joined the DGK team to travel the world and shape the video. By 2012, as Parental Advisory neared completion, the team elevated the project by bringing in Randal Kirk to develop a narrative arc that would fuse DGK’s signature aesthetic with the classic skate‑video canon, resulting in an epic fusion that felt like a skate movie with a distinct ghetto twist. This collaborative approach gave the film both a strong story backbone and a relentless skate surface that fans could savor.

Parental Advisory premiered on December 11, 2012, at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA, drawing a packed audience of professional skaters, industry insiders, and celebrities. The premiere night featured performances by rappers Trinidad James and Juicy J, adding a live pulse to the screening and underscoring the project’s cross‑cultural appeal. The reception was electric, helping to establish Parental Advisory as one of the standout skate releases of 2012 and reinforcing DGK’s bold stance in street skate culture.

In the end, Parental Advisory is remembered as a skate film with a “ghetto twist” that pushes the boundaries of the genre while staying true to DGK’s raw, streetwise voice. It’s a long, layered snapshot of a crew and a culture, stitched together with daring skating, vivid city textures, and a narrative thread that gives viewers more than just tricks—it offers a window into a world where hustle, style, and community collide on the concrete.