HIP HOP COLLECTION

THE NEW MILLENNIUM

My work was being recognized by a few records labels Publicity dept. and in 2000, Universal Records East decided to employ me as their in Los Angeles photographer when artists from their many divisions  came West.

My assertiveness that came along with my creativity was sometime looked upon as an attitude only because I stood up for myself when confronted by a pantheon of industry arrogance little deities.

It's funny now people outside of the industry marvel at the access I had. They could not know I only had spare keys to locks that continuously were changing in this braggadocios climate.

"I heard once that the Richest the person is not the one that still have his or her first dollar but it's the person that still have their first friend".

 

And trying to hold on to relationship

within the music industry wasn't holding true for me. In my experience, people became jaded as they move up the ladder in this business and if more money means more problems I guess I’m well insulated.

 

"I’ve witnessed the birth of Hip-Hop movement and evolution that gave life to so many and Later I watched in disbelief as a virus in the music genre mutated into small parts ultimately bringing death”...

 

I’ve been honored to meet every photographic opportunity with the Total weight of my time and passion... To me, a successful photographer is someone who gets the shot. I feel I co-create with all my heart, and I make it my priority to always make a historical contribution to art in American music.

 

I like to refer to myself as the “Unknown Photographer” in the circle of Music, Art, and Entertainment. Yet I’m the man behind the scene documenting the transition in the celestial anatomy of music.

 

I search for modesty in all of my challenges and goals. I feel my successes are blessings. My works are visions created
With very little technology.

 

I like to give praises too all the photographers have come before me, and to share with you my photographic odyssey. May peace and blessing be with you.