New Book: Janette Beckman – Hip Hop Years New York 1982–1992

British-born photographer Janette Beckman began her career at the dawn of punk rock working for music magazines The Face and Melody Maker. She shot bands including the Clash, the Specials, Boy George as well as three Police album covers. Drawn to the underground Hip-Hop scene, she moved to NYC in 1983 and photographed pioneers such as Run DMC, Slick Rick, Salt-N-Pepa, Grand Master Flash, LL Cool J and more.

Hip Hop Years New York 1982–1992 is Beckman‘s fifth book. The cover has Daddy O from Stetsasonic in East New York in ’88. In 36 pages there is a selection of Beckman‘s most prolific Hip-Hop photos. From the first Hip-Hop show to come to Europe in ’82 to legendary emcees posing at famous spots like LL Cool J in front of Jones Diner, Lafayette Street NYC and Boogie Down Productions outside the Police Station on East 5th street, the book offers a retrospective glance to the roots of the culture.

Cop Hip Hop Years New York 1982–1992 here.