The Art Behind the Tape

By Dj Mars, Djibril Ndiaye, Maurice Garland & Tai Saint-Louis, ABT Edition, U.S.A., 2014. Original Edition. Text in English. 240 pages. 26,7 x 21,4 cm. Condition : Excellent.

250€

The Art Behind The Tape – The first book dedicated to Mixtape Culture. It compiles a collection of interviews and artwork compiled by DJ Mars and The Art Behind The Tape Team – Bril Ndiaye, Maurice Garland and Tai Saint Louis.

This book is the most in-depth look at mixtape culture ever. It starts in park jams to the present day and shows how mixtapes have shaped hip-hop over the decades. The book features (deep breath): Red Alert, Jazzy Joyce, Brucie B, DJ Envy, Doo Wop, Cipha Sounds, Funkmaster Flex, Mick, Jazzy Jeff, DJ Clue, Ron G, DJ Premier, DJ Self, Dj Whoo Kid, Silva-Surfa, Stretch Armstrong, Cosmic Kev, Neil Armstrong, DJ Skee, Statik Selektah, DJ Drama, DJ Soul and countless other bands with a Kid Capri striker. The Art Behind The Tape also features plenty of classic tape covers from all eras, it’s just an endless amount of eye candy and a trip down memory lane for any 90s rap fan. With over 200 pages color mixtapes and interviews.