Happy Monday everyone!!
Today I’m proud to present Richard Pigkaso!!
If you haven’t checked out his Instagram absolutely check out the link below. He is a talented thrower and musician who combines both elements in his performances!
What got you into throwing, how long have you been in the hobby?
I have been yoyoing for over 20 years. Long story short, I got into yoyoing because of depression. I was bullied, chased, and always teased for being fat. Yoyoing became that outlet that brightened my life up and assured me my life isnt so bad.
What trick are you working on currently and what is your all time favorite trick?
Reverse Neck Stole. its REALLY HARD! All time favorite trick is the Quintuple or Nothing.
What’s your favorite yo-yo of all time?
YoYoJam Dark Magic.
What’s the most meaningful throw you have?
Special Edition Danny Severance Freehand. Forever a legend. RIP
What’s kind of things are you into outside of yo-yos?
I love making hiphop music. I have several albums and music videos I have dropped in the past 10 years.
Favorite foods?
Cheeseburgers of any size and shape with fries.
Favorite movie?
Forest Gump. Thats my life pretty much lol
What’s your Yo-yo bad habit?
I switch my string out after 2 minutes of playing. The string is FAR from dirty, but I don’t care. I’ve wasted thousands of dollars on string for this reason.
As a musician how do you feel yo-yo’s express your art in your performances?
It coincides with everything. I can speak with my hands through yoyoing like I’m rapping on tracks. There’s a message and you can’t help but want to pay attention and listen to what’s going on.
Best yoyo memory?
Meeting AJ Kirk at the first New York State Yo-Yo Contest/IYYO. It was like meeting a celebrity for the first time. Ill never forget that moment when he shook my hand and wanted to teach me a cool Green Triangle trick.
What’s it been like to watch the growth of the community?
It’s been beautiful. I remember the hardest trick to do was an Iron Whip. Now its Neck Stole lol. Its also great to see players that ive looked up to still out here doing their thing in yoyoing. Its only going to continue to grow especially with players being only 8 years old and placing really high in Pro divisions.
Advice to new players?
Its okay to not be okay. Your gonna fail at alot of attempts for tricks. FAIL BIG for a STRONG WIN.
What do you want to tell the world?
I have a new album coming out very soon. My first single will be a yoyo dance song. Hope you all support it. PEACE LOVE AND YOYOS TO YOU ALL!