Photograph by
Katz, David
Subject of
Shocking Vibes Studio, Jamaican
Beenie Man, Jamaican, born 1973
Lady Saw, Jamaican, born 1972
Metro, Tanto, Jamaican
Devonte, Jamaican
Date
October 2003
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W (Sheet): 11 × 14 1/8 in. (27.9 × 35.8 cm)
H x W (Image): 8 3/4 × 13 3/16 in. (22.2 × 33.5 cm)
Description
A color photograph of the exterior of Shocking Vibes HQ.
The image shows a painted mural on a wall outside of Shocking Vibes Studio. The mural consists of bust portraits of nine Jamaican dancehall artists against a blue background. To the top left of the wall is a [SHOCKING VIBES PRODUCTIONS (SVP)] logo followed by a list of names in two uneven columns: [BEENIE MAN, TANTO METRO, KIRK DAVIS, SILVER CAT, BALANCE, DEVONTE, LADY SAW, RICKY RUDIE, WIGGY, SHD-DU]. The foreground consists of rocks and dirt with several small patches of grass. There are buildings and trees behind the wall.
On the back of the photograph is a handwritten inscription by Bill Adler identifying the location, date and photographer.
Place used
Craig Town, Kingston, Surrey County, Jamaica, Caribbean, North and Central America
Collection title
Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
Classification
Media Arts-Photography
Type
inkjet prints
Topic
Art
Business
Dancehall (Music)
Hip-hop (Music)
Musicians
Photography
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2015.132.235
Restrictions & Rights
Shocking Vibes HQ, Craig Town, Kingston JA, 2003, photo: © David Katz
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5384cc964-fe72-4116-8f1b-4f1e975b7f64

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