HIP HOP Large Format Book x 10
A very special large format edition (UK A4) limted to 10 copies only.
From the BLAG Vaults, a selection of important long-form interviews with hip hop culture icons, collated in a luxury coffee table book or paperback.
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$$, Lupe Fiasco, The Neptunes / N.E.R.D, Organized Noize, OutKast, Questlove 0f The Roots, 50 Cent, Rhymefest and will.i.am
In addition, from the 90s archive, hilarious interviews with:
Slum Village's J Dilla, T3 and Baatin interviewed by Questlove
The Pharcyde, EPMD, Redman, GZA, Camp Lo, The Roots, EPMD, Black Eyed Peas, Prince Paul, Warren G, Black Eyed Peas, Jungle Brothers and Ice T
Q&As about New York City with:
Phife Dawg and Bobbito
Ten Essentials:
Mike D's Tips When Travelling Or Visiting A City
Mark Ronson's Ingredients For A Good Party
The Game's Ways To Boost Your Confidence
Beastie Boy's Foods and Drinks
Joey Bada$$'s Ways To Make It Happen
World Peace
Knowledge of Self from will.i.am
No Boundaries from Chuck D
Love for The Neptunes
300 pages in total, 220 of text and 80 of images
Size: 210mm x 297mm
Limited to 10 copies only.
Printed in England. A tree will be planted per edition made.