320 pages Edited by Mikael Vaisanen a.k.a. Mika Text(s) by Mikael Vaisanen a.k.a. Mika and Jan Kage Photographs by Mikael Vaisanen a.k.a. Mika 30.5 x 25 cm Language: German, English Hardback Publisher: Schwarzkopf & Schwarzkopf 2004
A photo collection of hip-hop artists, photographed by Mika Väisänen between 1997 and 2004. A close-up view: artists in their environment, in the studio and backstage, on trips and on stage.
Mika Väisänen has been part of the scene for many years. He photographed well-known chart stars like Aaliyah, Beastie Boys, Black Eyed Peas, Busta Rhymes, Common, Cypress Hill, De La Soul, DMX, Eminem, Erykah Badu, Eve, Fat Joe, Foxy Brown, Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Mary J Blige, Masta P, Public Enemy, Redman, Snoop Dogg, The Roots … In addition, he has portrayed many artists who have significantly influenced hip hop and will impress interested hip hopers, such as: Africa Bambaataa, Beatnuts, Big Daddy Kane , Biz Markie, Bobbito, Craig G, D&D Studios, DAS EFX, Dilated Peoples, DJ DXT, DJ Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJ Kool Herc, DJ Muggs, DJ Premiere, DJ Prince Paul, DJ Spinna, EDO.G, Gang Starr, Graffiti Artists Blade, Phase 2 and Seen, Gravediggaz, Jungle Brothers, Jill Scott, Jurrasic-5, KRS ONE, Marly Marl, Masta Ace, Mc Lyte, MOP, Mos Def, NAS, Non Phixion, Noreaga, Onyx , Peanutbutter Wolf, Pharecyde, Rakim, Razhel, RZA, Slick Rick, Talib Kweli, Tony Touch, X-ecutioners, Xzibit, Yo-Yo …
