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  • Photograph of MC Lyte performing in the

    Photograph of MC Lyte performing in the "Sisters in the Name of Rap" tv special

    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)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    October 8, 1991; printed 2003
    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
    Object number
    2015.132.294
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Al Pereira
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz, NYC</I>

    Grandmaster Flash Onstage at The Ritz, NYC

    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)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    early 1980s
    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
    Object number
    2015.132.38
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harry Allen. Permission required for use.
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    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
  • <I>Whodini: Jalil & Ecstacy at the Ritz</I>

    Whodini: Jalil & Ecstacy at the Ritz

    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)
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Place captured
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Date
    early 1980s
    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
    Object number
    2015.132.41
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Harry Allen. Permission required for use.
    See more items in
    National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
    Collection title
    Eyejammie Hip Hop Photography Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Data Source
    National Museum of African American History and Culture
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