From the BLAG Vaults, a selection of important long-form interviews with hip hop culture icons.

 

Originally published in BLAG magazine over the past few decades.

 

Inspired and intuitively driven by the music, when Sarah J. Edwards and Sally A. Edwards began BLAG, they were taken under the wings by many of the artists fans grew up admiring, as they stepped-up to play the big brother role to the twins. 

 

Juxtapositions of bygone samples and future gazing facts. Real hip hop is as iconic as it is unique.

Beats that ignite the senses.

Words that strike emotions.

Hip hop’s power is an irreplaceable force.

 

In these interviews, given Sarah and Sally's relationships with the artists you’ll find rare conversation, real advice, striking humour and influence. You won't read anything like it anywhere. Highly inspiring and laugh out loud funny. We've collated some exceptionally feel good stories together for this very special release.

 

Featuring:

Andre 3000, Beastie Boys, Chuck D, Joey Bada$$, Lupe Fiasco, The Neptunes / N.E.R.D, Organized Noize, OutKast, Questlove 0f The Roots, 50 Cent, Rhymefest and will.i.am

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In addition, from the 90s archive, hilarious interviews with:

Slum Village's J Dilla, T3 and Baatin interviewed by Questlove

The Pharcyde, EPMD, Redman, GZA, Camp Lo, The Roots, EPMD,  Black Eyed Peas, Prince Paul, Warren G, Black Eyed Peas, Jungle Brothers and Ice T

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Q&As about New York City with:

Phife Dawg, Bobbito

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Ten Essentials:

Mike D's Tips When Travelling Or Visiting A City 

Mark Ronson's Ingredients For A Good Party

The Game's Ways To Boost Your Confidence

Beastie Boy's Foods and Drinks

Joey Bada$$'s Ways To Make It Happen

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World Peace 

Knowledge of Self from will.i.am

No Boundaries from Chuck D

Love for The Neptunes

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300 pages

Size: 156mm x 234mm

Cover Options: Deluxe Bound or matte paperback.

 

Limited Edition Option One: Get one of the 300 first editions, black deluxe bound. With Sally A. Edwards and Sarah J. Edwards' signatures.

 

Deluxe Limited Edition Option Two: Get one of the 300 first editions includes a full colour Questlove prinr inside. With Sally A. Edwards and Sarah J. Edwards' signatures.

 

Deluxe Limited Edition Option Three: Get one of the 300 first deluxe editions and include a first edition deluxe Art Book.

 

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