BEHIND THE BEAT

Hip Hop Home Studios

by RAPH (Rafael Rashid)

Ginko Press

Second Printing, March 2006

Hardcover, 9¾" x 9¾".  157 pages.

ISBN 1-58423-197-1

Book is in Very Good condition with some wear, especially at head and heel of spine.  The binding is strong and the pages are clean. Includes an audio CD with tracks from select DJs and labels.

"These photographs encompass far more than equipment, they offer a glimpse into the lives of DJs and producers at the forefront of an involving musical form. These pictures capture the visual sides of the beats they make".

"The revealing photographs found within the pages of this book expose the creative spaces of top DJs and music producers from the UK and US. This book is an open invitation to step into the private world of the hip hop home studio and discover its inner workings. Featured are the studios and equipment of some of the most influential music creators working today":

Young Einstein

Chief Xcel

DJ Spinna

Thes Ones

The Nextmen

Dan The Automator

The Grouch

DJ Ransom

Farma G - Taskforce

Da Beatminerz

DJ Shadow

Mario Caldato Jr.

Huw 72 - Beyond There

Cut Chemist

Sereck

Kutmasta Kurt

Skitz

Madlib

J-Zone

DJ Premiere

Nu-Mark

Fat Jack

deNorthwode

DJ Swamp

DJ Design

Jehst

E-Swift

J Dilla