Special Thanks
to our Donors to the Archives & Collections

The generosity – and creativity – continue via these donations.
We are truly grateful for these contributions to support the UHHM.
Learn more about Donors, why they gave what they gave, and how Hip Hop affects their lives on Donor Spotlights.

THE MICHAEL BENABIB COLLECTION

(Michael Benabib)

One Hundred and Two (102) photographs of various Hip Hop artists and cultural contributors; photographer – Michael Benabib.

Learn about Michael Benabib and his contributions to Hip Hop on his website, michaelbenabib.com.

Please follow Michael Benabib on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

THE PASS THE MIC COLLECTION

(Richard Montes)

“Pass The Mic!” DVD.
“Pass The Mic!” VHS.
Three (3) original 11×17 “Pass The Mic!” Posters
One (1) AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series poster featuring “Pass The Mic!”
Five (5) original 8×10 promotional “Pass The Mic!” Photo Stills
Eight (8) original 4×6 promotional “Pass The Mic!” Postcards
One (1) Image Entertainment, February 2003 New Releases Promotional Book featuring “Pass The Mic!”
Four (4) copies of promotional material from Press Book
Four (4) items of AFI at Arclight 4th Annual Music Documentary Series promotional material featuring “Pass The Mic!”

Learn about filmmaker Richard Montes at richardmontes.com and his acclaimed documentary here: passthemic.net

THE DEATH COMMITTEE COLLECTION

(Michael Lockard)

8×10 Photograph depicting Tony T the King Warlock and Mello Mike at 147th Street between 7th and 8th Avenue, New York where the Death Committee formed; 1977. 
8×10 Photograph depicting Scorpio and Mello Mike at Scorpio’s wedding, Queens, New York; 1983. 
8×10 Show Place Club Flyer from 1979, Harlem, New York. 
“The Original Death Committee Member, Pieces of a Dream, The True Story,” short story about the Original Death Committee; October 2021.

 

THE ROBERT TAYLOR COLLECTION

(Robert “Lee” Taylor)

“Beat Street” Jean Jacket
“Beat Street” Poster.

Learn about Robert “Lee” Taylor on his IMDb page.

UNDERGROUND OVERLORD:
THE MIC BLES COLLECTION

(Mic Bles)

“Sameway” by Mic Bles, Vinyl; 2020
“Immortal Auditory” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition signed 12” Vinyl; 2020
“AudiovOX” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition 12” Vinyl; 2017
“AudiovOX” by Mic Bles, Limited Edition CD; 2017
“The Legacy” by Mic Bles, CD; 2004
The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster – Switzerland; signed by Juju, Physco Les, Mic Bles & Jeru the Damaja; 2018
The Beatnuts 2018 Intoxicated Demons: 25th Anniversary World Tour Poster – Madrid, Spain; 2018
Mic Bles – Paid Dues signed album release poster; 2011
Mic Bles – AudiovOX Limited Edition World Tour T-Shirt; 2018
One (1) Photograph still, On Stage at Bar 59, Lucerne, Switzerland, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour
One (1) Photograph still, Live in Madrid, Spain, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour (Ladieresis, Store of Creations)
One (1) Photograph still, Live in Lyon, France, from AudiovOX 2018 World Tour (Ninkasi, www.ninkasi.fr)

You can learn about Mic Bles and his music on his website, microphonebless.com, and purchase his music here: micbles.bandcamp.com.

Please follow Mic Bles on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.

DA PHUNKY DRUMMA COLLECTION

(Ralph Vargas)

One (1) “Funky Drummer Vol. 1” vinyl record by Ralph Vargas & Carlos Bess signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma
Two (2) Drumsticks each signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma
Da Phunky Drumma Poster
One (1) Rogers Snare Drum used in the Funky Drummer Vols 1 & 2 sessions signed by Ralph Vargas aka Da Phunky Drumma

Learn more about Da Phunky Drumma’s donation here: How Da Phunky Drumma Made “Funky Drummer”

Please be sure to check out Da Phunky Drumma here:  daphunkydrumma.com

THE MADINA DESIGN COLLECTION

(Mark Culmer)

Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘LET ME RIDE’ A2 Print ft. SNOOP DOGG & DR DRE
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘GAME OF MICROPHONES’ A2 1st Edition Print
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘GOLDEN ERA HIP-HOP STAMPS’ A2 Print
Original Artwork by Mark Culmer: ‘JUICE CREW’ Limited Edition A3 Print

Learn more about Madina Design and purchase artwork here: madina.co.uk

THE SAINT JAMES CHURCH, FORDHAM COLLECTION

(Saint James Church, Fordham)

Two (2) turntables
One (1) Audio Technica AM300E Stereo DJ ATUS
One (1) pair of headphones
One (1) turntable DJ coffin/case

Learn more about the Saint James Church, Fordham, and its mission here: stjamesfordham.org

THE STEVE GATTO COLLECTION

(Steve Gatto)

Screen-Used Custom Low Rider Bicycle, hand signed by Snoop Dogg
Vital Toys Snoop Dogg Little Junior variant (12-inch action figure in the box)
Framed Snoop Dogg photo by Brett Haller
Framed Snoop Dogg photo with Low Rider Bicycle (black frame)
Framed Snoop Dogg photo with Low Rider Bicycle (gold frame)
Framed Snoop Dogg and Flavor Flav photo
Production-used Pimp Cup during MTV’s Doggy Fizzle Television

THE HARRY LAMAR ANDERSON, JR. COLLECTION

(Harry Lamar Anderson, Jr.)

Framed WORD UP!, Issue #1, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1987
WORD UP! Presents Rap Master, Issue #2, 1988

THE NASSER METCALFE MAGAZINE COLLECTION

(Nasser Metcalfe)

A collection consisting of 162 The Source magazines from 1993 to 2009
A collection consisting of 150 VIBE magazines from 1995 to 2010

Learn about Nasser Metcalfe and his donation via his interview with UHHM: Alignment, Timing, Truth

THE OWNERS ILLUSTRATED COLLECTION

(Damola Idowu)

Owners Illustrated Magazine, Premier Issue, 2003
Owners Illustrated Magazine, Issue IV, 2005

Learn more about Owners Illustrated here: ownersillustrated.com

THE DAVID WEITZMAN COLLECTION

(David Weitzman)

Static – My Tupac Shakur Story,  written by Chopmaster J

THE VIKKI TOBACK COLLECTION

(Vikki Toback)

Contact High-A Visual History of Hip-Hop, by Vikki Tobak

Learn more about the Contact High Project here: contacthighproject.com

THE DEPTH OF FIELD COLLECTION

(Jason Turner | YSYM Films)

Framed photograph print of Spike Lee at the 30th Anniversary “Do The Right Thing” Celebration; photographer: Jason Turner; 2019; 30”x30”

Learn more about YSYM Films here: ysymfilms.com

THE RAP DE ACA; LA HISTORIA DEL RAP EN ARGENTINA COLLECTION

(Martin Alejandro Biaggini)

Signed copy of Rap De Aca; La Historia Del Rap en Argentina (Editorial Leviatan, 2020) by Martin A. Biaggini

Learn more about Martin’s book here: Rap de Acá: The History of Rap in Argentina

THE TAMIEKA LEE'S HIP HOP CD COLLECTION

(Tamieka Lee)

Twenty-five (25) classic Hip Hop compact discs (CDs)

ART OF RECORDS, LLC

Fourteen (14) white CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames
Eight (8) grey CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames
Four (4) black CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames

The donation of the above items will be used to display vinyl records at the [R]Evolution of Hip Hop.  CLRCASE® Vinyl Record Frames are the “world’s first display case designed for vinyl records.” 

To learn more about CLRCASEÂŽ Vinyl Record Frames and purchase your own, visit the Art of Records website here: artofrecords.com

THE SIGNTOLOGIST COLLECTION

(Dan "The Signtologist" Ericson)

Mixed Media on Recycled Street Sign titled “Hardcore BoomBox,” 2013
Mixed Media on Repurposed Street Sign titled “My Radio (LL Cool J),” 2013

Learn about The Signtologist and his donation in his UHHM interview: Old & New, Past & Present: How Dan “The Signtologist” Ericson Reinvents and Repurposes

Be sure to check out The Signtologist here: thesigntologist.com

THE HIP HOP VIBES COLLECTION

(Antonio "ARM OF CASSO" Mcilwaine)

Original Artwork by ARM OF CASSO: “Rakim: Hip Hop is Still Living”; framed paper with acrylic embellishments: 24”X36”

Learn about ARM OF CASSO and his donation here: During War, He Makes Art: Painter Antonio Mcilwaine Creates, Curates, and Advocates

You can find more of ARM OF CASSO’s work on his website.

THE TARIKH COMMODORE COLLECTION

(Johari Commodore)

Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Lil Wayne Tattoos”; 27”x25”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “LL Cool J”; 27”x25″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “EYS – Handz”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Masta Killa”; 27”x25″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Raekwon”; 27”x24″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “RZA”; 26”x28”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Ghostface Killah”; 27”x24”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “U-God”; 27”x25””
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “ODB”; 27”x26″
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “GZA”; 28”x24”
Original Artwork by Tarikh Commodore: “Method Man”; 30”x27”

Learn more about Tarikh Commodore and his artwork in the UHHM feature about him: Bronx Born, Bronx Made: Art & Hip Hop

THE ORLEY FAMILY COLLECTION

(Robert Orley)

“Kanye West” oil on canvas by Alex Melamid, 2005; 88″ x 56″

You can read about the painting in the New York Times: Prelates and Rappers Strike a Pose

THE ORRIN COLLECTION

(Orrin Campbell)

One (1) yellow “BOSS” t-shirt
One (1) “Ghostbusters” bicycle jersey
One (1) red “JNCO” crown t-shirt
One (1) black “JNCO” script t-shirt
One (1) pair of “Girbaud” jeans
One (1) grey “Tommy Hilfiger Athletics” pullover hoodie sweatshirt
One (1) red “Hilfiger” zip up sweatshirt
One (1) blue PEPE JEANS (UK) zipper hoodie sweatshirt
One (1) black Baby Phat handbag
One (1) maroon Baby Phat handbag
One (1) blue with red/white stripes Phat Farm knit cap
One (1) navy blue AND 1, “Take My Card” t-shirt
One (1) black AND 1, “Since Way Back When” t-shirt
One (1) yellow/white 3M Tommy Hilfiger vest
One (1) maroon Ecko Unlimited hoodie
One (1) black G-Unit x Ecko Unlimited long sleeve t-shirt
One (1) NBA Street Vol. 2 Xbox videogame
One (1) “Soulja Boy, The Movie” DVD
One (1) XXL Magazine with DaBaby on the cover

Orrin is a collective conscious, cyborg, and artist. 
You can follow Orrin on Instagram and listen to his music here: fanlink.to/orrin.

THE STANLEY L. JACKSON COLLECTION

(Stanley L. Jackson)

Original Artwork created by and signed by Stanley L. Jackson: “Hip Hop Mural (Back to the 80s)”; Gator Foam Cut Out: 36”x21”; created 2019.

You can read about his donation in Stanley’s UHHM interview: How It Began Continues to Inspire: Stanley L. Jackson’s Mural IS 80s Hip Hop

Learn about Stanley L. Jackson and his art here: gemini2face.com

You can also follow him on Instagram & on Facebook.

THE ZACK O'MALLEY GREENBURG COLLECTION

(Zack O'Malley Greenburg)

3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018), Hardcover Book signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg & Fab 5 Freddy

“Thumb Drive” containing the Microsoft Word document of the original outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018) signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg

Digital copy of the Microsoft Word document outline for 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z and Hip Hop’s Multibillion-Dollar Rise (Little, Brown, 2018)

Empire State of Mind, Billionaire Edition (Portfolio, An Imprint of Penguin Books; Billionaire Edition, 2021), Book signed by Zack O’Malley Greenburg

Learn more about Zack O’Malley Greenburg in his interview with UHHM (Access is the Commodity: Zack O’Malley Greenburg Personifies Insight & Generosity in Journalism, Arts, and Life), see what he’s up to, and read his writing on zogreenburg.com and on Substack.

THE JASON LOVE COLLECTION

(Jason Love)

Six (6) Books
Ten (10) Magazines
Two (2) VHS Tapes
Thirty Four (34) CDs
Def Jam Rapstar Wii Game – Unopened
Snoop Dogg Doggy Biscuitz/Pony Stand
NYC Breakers Fold Out Poster
Rap Coalition One Sheet & Hip Hop Cultural Expression Bios Sheet
Seventy Seven (77) Marvel “Hip Hop Variant Covers” Comic Books
Pair of Black & White Fat Laces

THE AKKITTA WELLINGTON COPELIN COLLECTION

(Akkitta Wellington Copelin)

Twenty (20) books

Twenty (20) t-shirts

CDs, flyers, pictures, photographs, various magazines, and wall hanging

THE DOMINIQUE CARSON COLLECTION

(Dominique M. Carson)

Framed piece of artwork titled “Hip Hop Heaven” by Kolongi Brathwaite
Framed piece of artwork titled “Hip Hop Culture” by Kolongi Brathwaite

THE TOM D COLLECTION

(Tamas "Tom D" Dravai)

Hip Hop – A Kezdetek, 4th Edition, by Tamas Dravai
Framed memorial postage stamp sheet depicting DJ Zefil/Szobics Ferenc, 1976-2018; 2020
Two (2) mp4 Digital Files featuring DJ Gyoremix & Gyuri Szabo

Learn about Tom D and the Hungarian Hip Hop Community he started here: rapegylet.com

Tom D is also working with the Hungarian Hip Hop Archives and will be working with the UHHM to share this important Hip Hop History.  Check it out here: hiphopmuzeum.com

THE PASH COLLECTION

(Matt "Pash" Pashkow)

Def Jam Music Group Inc. 10th Year Anniversary four (4) CD box set, 1995

THE GLENFORD GREEN COLLECTION

(Glenford Green)

New York City Breakers, Back in the Days Collector’s Edition DVD
Body Rock, Dance ‘til you Drop DVD
“The Freshest Kids, a history of the b-boy,” VHS tape
“Michael Holman’s Hip-Hop Old School, Volume II,” VHS tape
“Michael Holman’s Graffiti Rock!,” VHS tape
“Wildstyle with Wil Power, Learn to Breakdance,” VHS tape
Hip-Hop Connection, LL Cool J – Check Dis magazine.

THE UP NORTH TRIPS COLLECTION

(Evan Auerbach)

First edition copy of No Sleep by Stretch Armstrong & Evan Auerbach (Power House Books, 2016)

THE MR THROWBACK THURSDAY COLLECTION

(Jamie Robinson)

One (1) photograph of Smooth B on the mic with two (2) others
One (1) photograph of Smooth B on the mic with one (1) other
One (1) photograph of Jeru The Damaja with one (1) other
One (1) photograph of Guru & DJ Premier in a hotel room
One (1) photograph of Biz Markie in a cereal aisle
One (1) Car Wash Production DMC 1990 N E DJ Mixing Championships poster
One (1) Spring Jam 87 poster starring Kool Moe D
One (1) The Greatest Show On Earth poster starring LL Cool J
One (1) Back to School Super Fresh Fest 1984 poster starring Dougie Fresh
One (1) 5/1/99 & 5/2/99 Performing Live… flyer featuring Biz Markie, Rasco, et al
One (1) Virgin 69 & Upper Playground present…The Diabolical DJ Biz flyer, 5/2/99
Heavy D and the Boyz Press Photo & Bio
ICE-T Press Photo & Bio
Kid ‘N Play Press Photo & New York News Day Cover
MC Lyte & DJ K-Rock Press Photo & Bio
Too $hort Press Photo & Bio
Sir Mix-A-Lot folding Bio
Public Enemy Invitation for “Fear of a Black Planet” Listening Party
Public Enemy Press Photo
We’re All In The Same Gang poster card

Learn more about Mr. Throwback Thursday and make sure to listen to the podcast every Thursday here: mrthrowbackthursday.com

THE LISA G. HIP HOP COLLECTION

(Lisa Glasberg)

One (1) 5 x 6 foot original framed subway poster of The Hot 97 Morning Show (1995).
One (1) men’s XL original Funkmaster Flex leather coat made exclusively for the Hot 97 Air Staff (1995).
Two (2) “Hot 97” Black Baseball Cap (black and white) and two (2) black “Hot 97” headbands. Made exclusively for the Hot 97 air staff in the late 1990s.
One (1) size large “Hot 97” black, light weight quilted baseball jacket made exclusively for Hot 97 staff when Hot 97 flipped format and became New York City’s first hip-hop radio station. (1993).
One (1) size XXXL “Boot Camp” nylon windbreaker. From the hip hop group, Boot Camp Clik of Brooklyn, NY. Their record label, Duck Down Records, made the jackets exclusively for the on-air staff at Hot 97 back in the ‘90s.
One (1) size medium “Power 105 FM” Official On-Air Staff Jacket made by Mecca exclusively for the launch of Power 105 as a Hip Hop radio station. (2002)
One (1) Hip-Hop Teddy Bear made exclusively for the Hot 97 Morning Show by Vermont Teddy Bears (1995).
One (1) DMX Platinum Record for “It’s Dark And Hell Is Hot” awarded to Lisa G. (1998).
One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of THE O’JAYS.
One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of George Clinton.
One (1) Press/Publicity photo of Ed Lover/Doctor Dre/Lisa G.
One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of Boy II Men.
One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of Barry White.
One (1) autographed Press/Publicity photo of 50 Cent.
One (1) autographed Mariah Carey “the one” CD cover.
One (1) autographed Wyclef Jean “Masquerade” CD cover.
One (1) autographed The Jacksons “2300 Jackson St” CD; autograph by Jermaine Jackson.
One (1) autographed Nuyorican Soul CD; autograph by George Benson.
One (1) autographed Heavy D “Waterbed Hev” CD.
One (1) 2003 Power 105.1 Calendar.
One (1) XXL magazine cover, November 2002, No. 42, autographed by LL Cool J.
One (1) XXL magazine cover, December 2002, No.43, autographed by Jay-Z.
One (1) XXL magazine cover, March 2003, No. 45, autographed by 50 Cent.
One (1) HONEY magazine cover, April 2003, Vol. 4, Issue 3, autographed by Lil’ Kim.

Learn more about Lisa G. and her contributions to Hip Hop culture here: lisag.com

THE WAHIDA CLARK STREET LIT COLLECTION

(Wahida Clark)

“Every Thug Needs A Lady, Raw & Uncut,” by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, Black Print Publishing, 2003. 
April 4, 2004 Letter from Wahida Clark to publisher detailing some of the plot points to “Every Thug Needs A Lady.” 
“Thugs and the Women Who Love Them,” by Wahida Clark, 1st Edition, 2003. 
Kensington Publishing Corp. Agreement, dated March 14, 2005. 
“Thug Matrimony” by Wahida Clark, Dafina, 2007. 
“Thugs and the Womem Who Love Them” by Wahida Clark, Kensington, Reprint Edition, 2005. 
“Justify My Thug” by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, 2011. 
“Honor Thy Thug” by Wahida Clark, Cash Money Content, Original Edition, 2013. 
“Thug Luvin’” by Wahida Clark, Grand Central Publishing, 2009. 
“Thugs Seven” by Wahida Clark, Wahida Clark Presents Publishing, LLC, 2019. 
Publishing Agreement between Cash Money Content, LLC and Wahida Clark, December 13, 2011. 
“Black Expressions” April 2007 Book Club Catalogue featuring Wahida Clark’s Thugs and The Women Who Love Them, Every Thug Needs a Lady, and Thug Matrimony. 
Black Print Publishing Inc. Statement of Account detailing Orders and Sales of “Every Thug Needs A Lady” 1st Print Run; March 17, 2004. 
Photocopy of November 2, 2004 email from Martha Stewart’s personal assistant regarding Stewart and Clark’s meeting in Alderson, West Virginia Federal Prison Camp. 
Memorandum of Agreement between Cash Money Content and Wahida Clark regarding her sixth and seventh installments of the Thugs series.

Learn more about Wahida Clark and all of the books she authored here: wclarkpublishing.com

You can also join Wahida Clark and Grandmaster CAZ in the #PASSTHEEMIC Challenge to celebrate their new book here: #PASSTHEEMIC

THE JANETTE BECKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

(Janette Beckman)

KURTIS BLOW, Album cover, New York City 1986, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. 
MELE MEL, Album cover shoot, New York City 1988, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. 
ERIC B & RAKIM, New York City 1987, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. 
BDP_ KRS1 & SCOTT LA ROCK, New York City 1987, 23 x 23” print mounted on foam core. 
DADDY O, Brooklyn 1990, 16 x 24” print mounted on foam core. 
FAB FIVE FREDDY AND RAMMELLZEE, London 1982, 15 x 19” print mounted on foam core. 
LOVEBUG STARSKI, New York City 1986, 24 X 16” print mounted on foam core. 
ROXANNE SHANTE, New York City1987,18 X 24: print mounted on foam core. 
SALT-N-PEPA, New York City 1987, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. 
RUN DMC & POSSE, Hollis Queens, 1984, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. 
WOMEN RAPPERS, New York City 1988, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. 
TRIBE CALLED QUEST, New York City 1990, 30 X 30” print mounted on foam core. 
GRAND MIXER DST, London 1982, 15.5 X 23.5” print mounted on foam core.

Learn more about Janette Beckman and her amazing contributions to Hip Hop culture here:  janettebeckman.com

THE GOLDEN ERA COLLECTION

(Eric Chambers)

“My Hat Is Like A Shark’s Fin,” watercolors, ink pen, acylics on draft paper, 72 x 72 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos,” oil pastel, construction paper on canvas, 24 x 48 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“A Word From Our Sponsor,” construction paper, oil pastel, acrylics on canvas, 48 x 60 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“Charon Traveling Down The Bronx River Styx,” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 48 x 36 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“Critical Beatdown (Ultramagnetic MCs),” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“Long Live the Kane (Big Daddy Kane),” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021.
“One For All (Brand Nubian)” construction paper, oil pastel on canvas, 20 x 16 inch, by Eric Chambers; 2021

THE LUIS URIONDO COLLECTION

(Luis Uriondo)

Gray Disney “Hip Hop, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, South Bronx” graphic t-shirt depicting Donald Duck, Goofy and Mickey Mouse dressed in Hip Hop inspired fashion; size small.
Grandmaster Flash ReAction Figure; Super7 3.75” articulated figure.

Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Luis Uriondo here.

THE db COLLECTION

(David L. Bushelle)

Delicious Vinyl promotion “Funky Cold Medina” bottle from Tone Loc’s 1989 single.

THE GF ANON COLLECTION

(Keith Willis II)

Signed “Canvas Of A Radiant Child” CD by GF Anon, Limited Edition, 2020.
Signed “Inshallah XXVII: Finding Self” CD by GF Anon, Limited Edition, 2021.
“Canvas Of A Radiant Child” Limited Edition (autographed) wall print, 22 x 22.

You can learn about GF Anon and his music on his website, gfanon.com, and purchase his music here: gfanon.bandcamp.com

Please follow GF Anon on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.

THE WAX POETICS COLLECTION

(Wax Poetics)

Nine (9) issues of Wax Poetics, Volume 1: Issues 5, 17, 26, 27, 51, 51 Alt., 54, 64 and 65.

Learn more about the music collectors’ platform at waxpoetics.com.

THE DailyRapFacts (2020-2021) COLLECTION

(Ope Odumakin)

DailyRapFacts Rap Dictionary, W 5.5” x L 8.5”x D 0.78,” edited by Israel Odumakin.
DailyRapFacts 100 Hip Hop Facts (1973-2000) hardcover book, 10”W x 13”L.
One (1) DailyRapFacts black RHYMEBOOK, W5.7” x L8.25.”
One (1) DailyRapFacts red RHYMEBOOK, W5.7” x L8.25.”
DailyRapFacts Rap Trivia Game (set of 200 cards).
DailyRapFacts Rap Scores, A Rap/Hip-Hop Gradebook, W4.9” x L6.9.”

Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Ope Odumakin here.
You can get news, facts, lists, and merchandise at dailyrapfacts.com.

THE NOMAD CARLOS COLLECTION

(Damon Harrison)

Signed “Element Of Surprize” vinyl by Nomad Carlos, 2021.
“The Psyche” EP CD by Nomad Carlos X The Artivist, 2020.

Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Nomad Carlos here.
Additionally, you can learn about Nomad Carlos and his music on his website, nomadcarlos.com, and purchase his music here: nomadcarlos.bandcamp.com
Follow Nomad Carlos on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, SoundCloud and YouTube.

THE HELEN L. COLLEN PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION

(Helen Collen Photography, LLC)

Photograph of Big Daddy Kane on 30” x 30” black and white fine art print on giclee; photo taken at the Restoration Rocks! Festival, Brooklyn, New York, Saturday, October 12, 2013; photographer: Helen L. Collen.

Learn about Helen L. Collen and her work on Instagram and her website.

THE MR. WAVE COLLECTION

(Tony "Mr. Wave" Wesley)

“Breaking Moves By The New York City Breakers” Poster
“Breakdance, The Best Music for Breaking” Vinyl LP, 1984.

Learn about Mr. Wave and his contributions to Hip Hop here: mrwavedance.com

THE MARK GREEN COLLECTION

(Mark Green)

Photograph by Mark Green of Kurtis Blow, 1980
The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash, My Life, My Beats by David Ritz and Grandmaster Flash, 2008 hardcover copy
Numark Studio Audio Master, Stereo Pre-Amp Control Center DM-1550
One (1) red Grand Master Flash “GMF” hat
One (1) “Above the Rim” movie poster, 40’x 27’
One (1) “True Pioneers of Black History” Bud Light framed poster, 34’x 26’
“Hot Rap Singles” Plaque “Presented to Mark Green – Sincere thanks for your support in helping make UMC’s ‘Blue Chees’ a #1 Success” from EMI

THE LESVIA CASTRO COLLECTION

(Lesvia Castro)

Def Jam 30 Recordings Box Set with Six (6) vinyl records

THE RICHARD VAUGHN COLLECTION

(Richard Vaughn)

Twelve (12) issues of Hip Hop Connection magazine from 1989 to 2001 (Issues Nos. 9, 14, 27, 28, 30, 34, 36, 43, 45, 75, 144, 151)
“Steady Mobbin’” vinyl by Ice Cube
“Live Like The Other Half Do” vinyl by London Posse

Follow Richard on Twitter.

Read about Richard and his donation here: MERTHYR’S PLACE IN NEW YORK’S HIP HOP HISTORY.

THE NOH8TIN COLLECTION

(Noah Haytin)

C-Murder (Oakland, CA; 1994), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy black & white photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin
E-40 Studio Shot (1992), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin
The Real Untouchables “Tell Them What’s Going On” Cover Shoot; (Richmond, CA; 1992), 8″ x 10″ high quality glossy color photo print; photographer: Noah Haytin.
“Luniz” 24” x 18” full color logo poster; 2021

Learn more about NOH8TIN and his work on his website, Instagram, and Discogs.

THE SOHO HOUSE COLLECTION

(Soho House & Co.)

Five (5) Installations used at a Soho House x UHHM event including Paul’s Boutique, Listening Station Map Wall, Subway Cart/Street Art, Disco Fever & Park Jam
“Hip Hop Takes Over America” mural by Danielle Mastrion
Oversized Aerosol Spray Cans with art by Danielle Mastrion

Learn more about The Soho House here: sohohouse.com

THE RAH DELUXE COLLECTION

(Ryan Anderson)

Personalized “Rah,” “Grandmaster Caz Entertainment” Black Leather Vest that was worn in the “Rah Deluxe – Monster Jam” video released in 2016

Learn more about Rah Deluxe and his donation in his interview with UHHM: From Baltimore to the Bronx to Everywhere: Savior of Hip Hop Donates to UHHM

Watch the Monster Jam video on YouTube.

Follow Rah Deluxe on Twitter & Instagram.

THE PULL YOUR CARD COLLECTION

(Harold V. Lee)

Two (2) decks of Pull Your Card Music Trivia Hip Hop Edition

Learn about the Pull Your Card Hip Hop Trivia game here: pullyourcardtrivia.com

If you buy a deck using the code UHHM, you will get 10% off, and a donation of $1.50 will be made to the Universal Hip Hop Museum.

THE MICHAEL SOMMA, JR. COLLECTION

(Michael Somma, Jr.)

The Source Magazine, June 1998 Cover
Eight (8) various Hip Hop Stickers
Flyer – Lyricist Lounge Show, June 21, 2001

THE TAYLOR GOLONKA COLLECTION

(Taylor Golonka)

Framed “BOOGALOO SHRIMP” – Documentary 36” x 48” poster with DVD and DVD cover enclosed, signed by Michael Chambers & Taylor Golonka
Black Boogaloo Shrimp Word Art T-Shirt
Yellow Boogaloo Shrimp Doc Logo Black Shadow T-Shirt
One (1) “BOOGALOO SHRIMP – Documentary” DVD

Learn about Taylor Golonka, Michael Chambers, and the Boogaloo Shrimp Documentary here: boogalooshrimpdocumentary.com

Learn about Taylor Golonka and his donation here: Documenting Hip Hop History: From the Broom to the Ceiling, Taylor Golonka Documents Michael Chambers’s Contributions to the Culture

DA GREAT DEITY DAH COLLECTION

“Da Great Deity Dah” Action Figure USB flash drive featuring various media, including the entire seven (7) CD catalog of Da Great Deity Dah

Learn about Da Great Deity Dah here and follow on Twitter.

THE JOHN AMBROSE COLLECTION

(John Ambrose)

The Gospel Of Hip Hop, by KRS One, signed by Kool Herc & KRS One

THE JOVAN LANDRY COLLECTION

(Jovan Landry)

Two signed (2) copies of Jovan Landry’s “Synergy” CD
“Synergy is the first all women produced, performed and engineered Hip Hop album.” – Jovan Landry. 

Learn more about Jovan Landry and “Synergy” here: jovanlandry.com

THE B.A. IRVIN COLLECTION

(Brian Allen Irvin)

Signed Original Artwork by Brian Irvin: “Ermias the Great”; hand torn direct UV print on Arches Paper 36/36: 8”x10”

Learn about Brian, his art, and his donation his interview with UHHM: Being You is Revolutionary: Brian Allen Irvin, Nipsey Hussle, and Dedication.
See more of Brian’s work on his website and on Behance.

THE THOMAS LAU COLLECTION

(Thomas Lau)

Nine (9) various 12″ vinyl records
One (1) grey WBLS T-Shirt
One (1) Sony AM/FM Stereo Cassette Boombox CFS W301
Seventeen (17) Photo Slides of Thomas Lau photographs
Eight (8) boxes of various magazines and cassettes
Twenty-One (21) DVDs of BET Award Show Footage & FUSE programming

THE TODD SMITH COLLECTION BY RICH BERRIOS

(Rich Berrios)

Todd Smith “The ‘L’ Jean” jeans prototype; 2007/8
Todd Smith Semper Fi Cross Jeans prototype; 2007/8
Todd Smith Urban Militant Hoodie prototype; 2007/8
Todd Smith Iconic Hoodie; 2007/8
Todd Smith Catalogue / “Line Sheet”; 2007/8

Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Rich Berrios here.

THE BORBAY COLLECTION

(Jason "BORBAY" Borbet)

Original Artwork by Borbay: “Diddy”; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30″x30″x1.5″
Original Artwork by Borbay: “Eminem”; Acrylic & Collage Canvas: 30″x30″x1.5″

Learn about the original artwork in THE BORBAY COLLECTION here: Layers of Hip Hop: Fine Artist, Borbay, Donates Two of His Collage-Style Pieces to the UHHM 

Be sure to learn more about BORBAY here: borbay.com

THE LIFE IS ĐŻAW COLLECTION

(Sulaiman Jenkins & Mutah Beale)

A signed copy of the Life is ĐŻAW: The Story of a Reformed Outlaw (Dio Press Inc, New York, 2021).

Learn about Sulaiman Jenkins, Mutah “Napoleon” Beale, and Life is ЯAW in their interview with UHHM: Still Raw, Still Remarkable: Mutah Beale and Sulaiman Jenkins are Hip Hop, Whether or Not They Still Listen to Beats.
Buy their book here: diopress.com/life-is-raw

THE MASA THE THUNDER WOLF COLLECTION

(Masahiro Ito)

An original miniature diorama depicting DJ Kool Herc/Rock Steady Crew
An original miniature diorama depicting Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five
An original miniature diorama depicting Afrika Bambaataa/Rock Steady Crew

Be sure to check out more of Masa’s art on Instagram and Facebook.

THE MYSTERME & DJ 20/20 (SOUTH BRONX) COLLECTION

(Lamar Dexter Gardner)

A Brick Out Of Place, by Lamar Dexter Gardner
Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Press Photo
Mysterme & DJ 20/20, “Let Me Explain” Press Biography
“Let Me Explain” vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
Mysterme & DJ 20/20 Promo Sticker
DJ 20/20 Bio Press Photo Nos. 1-6, Signed
“Around Da Hoodz in 80 Dayz” presented by DJ 20/20 CD
“Playtime’s Over” 12” Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20
“Unsolved Mysterme” 12” Single vinyl by Mysterme & DJ 20/20

Check out the discography of Mysterme & DJ 20/20 here: discogs.com.

Be sure to check out and follow DJ 20/20 on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, SoundCloud, & YouTube.

THE SABOTEUR MEDIA COLLECTION

(Saboteur Media LLC)

“Rock Rubber 45s” DVD
“Rock Rubber 45s” Logo T-Shirt
“Rock Rubber 45s” New Era Hat
“Rock Rubber 45s” Socks
“Stretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives” New Era Hat
“Stretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives” T-Shirts (2x)

Learn about Saboteur Media and its projects here: saboteurmedia.com

Be sure to learn more about Bobbito Garcia here: koolboblove.com

THE HIP HOP BACK IN THE DAY COLLECTION

(Darren "Drez" Desscan)

Two (2) full length CDs signed by Jeru The Damaja
Seventy-two (72) CD Singles

Learn more about Hip Hop Back In The Day here: hhbitd.com

THE VERA EDWARDS COLLECTION

(Vera Edwards)

One (1) Magnavox, five (5) Speaker System, three (3) Amplifier System, Spatial Stereo Boombox; Model # MAGNAVOX D8443/37

Learn about Vera Edwards and her company, Street Line Video, on the website, Instagram, YouTube, & Twitter.

THE TIM GUIHEEN COLLECTION

(Timothy "Gravity" Guiheen)

One (1) GLI PMX 9000 Preamplifier/Mixer

Learn about Gravity’s story here: My Journey So Far: Gravity Of MathCorp

THE CHUCK D COLLECTION, PROVIDED BY GALLERY 30 SOUTH

(Gallery 30 South)

Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Shirley Gets Us Ready”; Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in.

Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Prophets of Rage: France July 2017”; Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in.

Original Artwork by Chuck D: “Backed by the God of Hard Drums, Bard Wilke”: Watercolor, ink: 24×18 in.

Learn about Gallery 30 South, Pasadena, California here: gallery30south.com

THE NUBIAN ARCHIVES & COLLECTIBLES COLLECTION

(SenYon Kelly)

Tupac Vibe Memorial Poster
Tupac Makaveli Poster
Original 1580 KDAY Tank Top
Yo! MTV Raps DVD Box Set 1988-1995
Run DMC Tougher Than Leather Concert Program
Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey, by Jordan Summers (Editor)

THE ROCKPOP PRODUCTIONS / ALBUMCOVERHALLOFFAME.COM COLLECTION

(Mike Goldstein)

Big Daddy Kane “Black Caesar” photo print (cover of Long Live The Kane album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
Biz Markie “Goin’ Off” photo print (cover of Goin’ Off album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
A. Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force photo print (publicity photo for their debut album) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose
Biggie Smalls & DJ 50 Grand photo print (1991 magazine photo) by George DuBose. 12″ w x 17.75″ h, one of an edition of 250 signed by George DuBose

Learn about the Album Cover Hall of Fame here: Album Cover Hall of Fame

THE APPLEBUM MANAGEMENT COLLECTION

(Anita Moser)

“I F*CKING HATE RAPPERS” Pack FM T-shirt
“Produced by DJ Premier” Year Round Records T-shirt

THE LANCE SCOTT WALKER COLLECTION

(Lance Scott Walker)

Houston Rap (Hardcover Book with Slipcase), signed by authors Lance Scott Walker & Peter Beste

Learn about Lance Scott Walker and his projects here: lancescottwalker.com

THE MATLOFF FAMILY COLLECTION

(Steven Matloff)

Sanyo C35 AM/FM Stereo Radio Double Cassette Tape Recorder

THE 50 KEYS TO SUCCESS COLLECTION

(Margaret Lee & Margarite Camaj)

Signed copy of 50 Keys To Success In The Music Business From Two Entertainment Attorneys (published in 2021)

THE ORIGINAL STREET POETS VINTAGE ANTIQUITIES (1993-1995) COLLECTION

(Casey "Brick Casey" Staton)

“Skinz/Everyday Life” 12” Vinyl by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995.
“Street Poets” Cassette by Street Poets; DBK Records Inc.; 1995.
“R.I.P./Make The Paper” 12” Vinyl by Polecat; Ruckus Records; 1996.

Learn about and listen to Brick Casey’s music on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Soundcloud, Youtube & Spotify.

THE KRON COLLECTION

(Frank Kron)

“Shut and Rap! Tour” June 15, Ash Street Poster; 11” x 17” 
“The Was Here Tour” December 9, The Meow Meow Poster; 11” x 17”
“Project Blowed 10th Anniversary” May 11, Berbatis Pan Poster; 11” x 17”

THE LEGEND OF THE CIPHER COLLECTION

(Legend of the Cipher, LLC)

GOLD Core Deck of “The Game of Hip Hop” 
PLATINUM Core Deck of “The Game of Hip Hop”
OLD SCHOOL Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck
GOLDEN ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck 
PLATINUM ERA Hip Hop Flash Trivia Deck, Volume One Deck

Learn about Legend of the Cipher and their card games here: legendofthecipher.com

THE STIMMY STASH COLLECTION

(Infinite And Only Creations, LLC)

One (1) Stimmy Stash™ piggy bank 
One (1) Stimmy Stash™ collectible coin

Learn more about Hip Hop’s piggy bank here: stimmystash.com

Use code UHHM for 10% off your purchases at stimmystash.com

THE CONFUSE ART / mADurgency COLLECTION

(Christian Cordes)

“Shimmy Shimmy Ya” Acrylic Print, 60 x 45 cm (23.6 x 17.7 inch), by Christian “Confuse Art” Cordes; 2020. Digital Portrait painted based off Al Pereira’s photograph on the set of 1995’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” video.

Learn more about Confuse Art and check out his art on Instagram, Twitter & confuseart.de

THE BERNARD BECKFORD COLLECTION

(Bernard Beckford)

“Who We Be,” Oil x Pen x Ink, paper paste on Masonite board, 18” x 30” inch, by Bernard Beckford; April 2013.

Learn more about Bernard Beckford and check out his art on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin & bernstration.com.

THE PABLO ARACENA PERSONAL COLLECTION

(Pablo Aracena)

“American Vanitas,” Limited Edition framed Fine Art Print; Archival Pigment Print on 300gsm Natural Entrada Fine Art paper; 22” x 32”; printed in MontrĂŠal (Canada); November 2020.

Learn more about Pablo Aracena and check out his art on Instagram.

THE HARRY ALLEN, HIP-HOP ACTIVIST & MEDIA ASSASSIN COLLECTION

(Harry Allen)

One (1) box of Hip Hop Archival Publicity Prints
One (1) box of Hip Hop VHS Cases 
Twelve (12) boxes of Hip Hop Ephemera 
Four (4) boxes of Hip Hop ¾” tapes 
Five (5) boxes of Hip Hop VHS tapes 
One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettes 
One (1) box of Hip Hop music audiocassettes + other genres 
Sixteen (16) boxes of Hip Hop magazines

Learn more about Harry Allen here: harryallen.info 

THE J.O.D COLLECTION

(Stefano Marinelli)

“Beats By Design: An Illustrated Inventory of the Most Important Hip Hop Producers Vol. 1,” signed Hardcover Book by Stefano “J.O.D” Marinelli; 2021.

Learn more about Stefano Marinelli and see his work on Instagram & Twitter.

Pick up your own copy of Beats By Design here: BeatsByDesign

THE LOUIS VALENTINE COLLECTION

(Louis Valentine)

“FACES of Hip Hop – The Renaissance,” hand drawn PrismaColor pencil portrait on Bristol paper, 15.5 ft x 9.5 ft, by Louis Valentine; 2005-2012.

You can follow Louis Valentine on Twitter and watch “FACES Of Hip Hop – The Renaissance,” the Official Full-Length Film about this amazing piece of art on YouTube.

THE KAREN JOY COLLECTION

(Karen Joy Stewart)

Zulu News newsletter published in honor of Zulu Nation’s 19th Anniversary, November 1993; founded by Afrika Bambaataa and Karen Joy Stewart.

THE MARC BEACH COLLECTION

(Marc Beach)

Akademiks™, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32. 
mecca™, Charcoal Grey Wax relaxed denim pants, 42 x 32. 
Rocawear™, Black Denim Jacket, Size: XXXL. 
Rocawear™, Black Denim relaxed pants 40 x 32.

THE LIFE 101 COLLECTION

(Shelita & Freddie Salley)

Avirex Varsity by Avirex, cream leather jacket.
Rocawear, Roc-A-Fella black leather tour jacket, Size: 5XL.

LIFE 101 is focused on improving the conditions of at risk communities with programs and activities that are designed to help community members reach their goals and fulfill their potential. Learn more about the positive impact Life 101 has had and what they are currently doing to affect this social reform here: life-101.org

THE CEY ADAMS | JANETTE BECKMAN ‘Iceland MashUps’ COLLECTION

(Janette Beckman & Cey Adams)

JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, “Chuck D,” New York City 1987/2015, 59” X 80” Canvas, Signed. 
JANETTE BECKMAN | CEY ADAMS, “Flavor Flav,” New York City 1987/2015, 60” X 78” Canvas, Signed.

Learn more about Janette Beckman and Cey Adams and their collaboration here: The Mash Up

THE DUST MONKEY COLLECTION

(Danny Savage)

Davy D. promotional postcard for Davy’s Ride; 1987. 
Beastie Boys Some Old Bullshit promotional postcard from Grand Royal record label. 
Run DMC World Tour Picture Book; 1986. 
Run DMC Tougher Than Leather Picture Book; 1987. 
Beastie Boys Licensed to Ill Tour Picture Book; 1987.  
LL Cool J Nitro World Tour Picture Book; 1989-1990. 
Yo MTV Raps Trading Cards, Pro Set, 1991.

Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Danny Savage here.

THE CHRISTIAN PANIAGUA ART COLLECTION

(Christian Paniagua)

“Rakim,” fine Art Print on canvas, 20” x 26”, January 28, 2022; printed in New York, New York, February 22, 2022. 
“Biz Markie,” fine Art Print on canvas, 30” x 23”, July 16, 2021; printed in New York, New York, January 28, 2022.

Learn more about Christian Paniagua and check out his art at cpaniagua.art
Every donor is a pioneer, and we’re spotlighting some of these generous people. Learn more about Christian here.

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