Step into the golden era of hip hop with Hip Hop Rising: Profiles of the 90s—a powerful visual and editorial tribute to the artists who shaped a generation. This upcoming release combines stunning photography and raw, unfiltered interviews with the legends of 90s rap, offering an intimate look at the genre’s meteoric rise from underground movement to global force.

Created by London transplants Martin Pearson and Deverill Weekes, the book features rare snapshots and original interviews with artists like Ice T, Queen Latifah, Wu-Tang Clan, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, and Eazy-E—capturing them at the dawn of their careers, when hip hop was still rewriting the rules.

A Look Behind the Lens of a Cultural Revolution

Whether it’s Ice T reacting to breaking news about the OJ Simpson case, or Ice Cube confronting censors and critics, every page delivers an unforgettable moment in time. From the coasts of the U.S. to the expanding global rap scene, Hip Hop Rising is more than nostalgia—it’s a tribute to cultural revolution, artistic ambition, and the legacy of a movement that continues to shape the world.