{"product_id":"raph-behind-the-beat-hip-hop-home-studios","title":"Raph - Behind the Beat : Hip Hop Home Studios","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA photo book by photographer Raph Rashid documenting the home studios of hip-hop producers and DJs.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFeaturing artists who defined hip-hop culture from the 1990s to the early 2000s—such as J Dilla, Madlib, DJ Premier, DJ Shadow, DJ Spinna, Cut Chemist, and Dan the Automator—this collection captures their creative environments along with their records, samplers, turntables, instruments, and gear.\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe appeal of this book lies in how it documents the \"places where music is born,\" rather than simply showcasing the equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRaph began photographing these home studios out of a fascination with the gear he saw in the rooms of friends who were making music in their own apartments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe story of how he began—photographing DJ Shadow first, then being introduced to Dan the Automator and continuing to expand his project by following the connections between producers—perfectly symbolizes the creation of this book.\u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eSee not only the finished work,\u003cbr\u003ebut the rooms where those works were created.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIncluding records, gear, furniture, and living spaces, this is a valuable volume for understanding the culture of hip-hop production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThis is a used item from a private collection. Please be aware that there may be scuffs, yellowing, or minor scratches due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor : Raph Rashid\u003cbr\u003eTitle: \u003cem\u003eBehind the Beat : Hip Hop Home Studios\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePublisher : Gingko Press\u003cbr\u003ePublished : 2005\u003cbr\u003eLanguage : English\u003cbr\u003eFormat : Hardcover\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eVintage pre-owned copy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a used item kept in a private collection. Please note that there may be scuffs, discoloration, stains, or damage due to aging.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50872473288943,"sku":null,"price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/0126\/0783\/files\/Photoroom_20260912_233017.jpg?v=1790061042","url":"https:\/\/vesperandco.jp\/en\/products\/raph-behind-the-beat-hip-hop-home-studios","provider":"Vesper \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}