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Photograph by: Pereira, Al, American, born 1963
Subject of: MC Lyte, American, born 1971; The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s
Printed by: Adler, Bill, American, born 1951

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 × 10 15/16 in. (35.2 × 27.8 cm); H x W (Image): 13 × 8 3/4 in. (33 × 22.2 cm)

Place captured: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Description: A black-and-white photograph of MC Lyte performing in the "Sisters in the Name of Rap" tv special at the New Ritz in New York City on Oct. 8, 1991. Lyte is pictured center frame, wearing baggy overalls. She appears to be dancing, with her left hand on her left hip and her left leg raised mid-step. Behind her, a close up of her face is repeated across a wall of televisions behind her. The outstretched hands of audience members are visible in the lower right corner of the image. On the back of the photograph are inscriptions by Bill Adler identifying the photographer, subject, location, and date.

Topic: African American; Hip hop (Music); Musicians; Photography; Television; United States--History--1969-2001; Women

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Photograph by: Allen, Harry, American, born 1964
Subject of: Grandmaster Flash, American, born 1958; The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 19 13/16 × 15 15/16 in. (50.4 × 40.5 cm); H x W (Image): 17 15/16 × 12 1/16 in. (45.5 × 30.7 cm)

Place captured: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Description: A black-and-white photograph of Grandmaster Flash onstage at The Ritz nightclub in New York City. Flash is viewed from above the camera, standing with his left hand on his left hip and looking out over his left shoulder. He wears light-colored pants with dark stripes down the side, a studded belt with handcuffs, a dark and light-colored jacket, and a dark-colored hat. Another performer and the stage lights are visible behind him. On the verso is an eyejammie gallery label with the title and photographer.

Topic: African American; Fashion; Hip hop (Music); Musicians; Photography; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

Photograph by: Allen, Harry, American, born 1964
Subject of: Hutchins, Jalil, American, born 1963; Ecstasy, American, born 1964; Whodini, American, founded 1981; The Ritz, American, 1980 - early 1990s

Medium: silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
Dimensions: H x W (Sheet): 10 7/8 × 13 15/16 in. (27.7 × 35.4 cm); H x W (Image): 8 9/16 × 12 7/8 in. (21.8 × 32.7 cm)

Place captured: New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

Description: A black-and-white photograph of Jalil and Ecstacy at The Ritz nightclub in New York City. Jalil, left, wears a dark-colored leather jacket and gloves. Ecstacy (John Fletcher) also wears a dark-colored leather jacket, gloves, and his signature Zorro-style hat. The two are looking straight at the camera, gesturing with their left index and pinky fingers extended towards each other. The background is dark, with lights and figures barely visible. On the verso is an eyejammie gallery label with the title and photographer.

Topic: African American; Gesture; Hip hop (Music); Musicians; Nightlife; Photography; United States--History--1969-2001

Credit Line: Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

See more items in: National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Collection title: Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
Classification: Media Arts-Photography

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