- Photograph by
- Allen, Harry, American, born 1964
- Subject of
- Shocklee, Keith, American, born 1962
- Hofstra University, American, founded 1935
- Date
- early 1980s
- 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 15/16 in. (21.8 × 32.8 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of Keith Shocklee DJing at Hofstra University.
- Shocklee is pictured in the center of the image, standing behind a wooden DJ Booth. He wears headphones over his ears, several necklaces and a dark colored t-shirt with a graphic reading [Beat / Street]. The booth is set in front of a wood paneled wall and has a large sign across the front reading [SPECTRUM] in white graphic text against a black background. A stack of music equipment is just behind his proper left shoulder.
- On the verso is a handwritten inscription by Bill Adler reading [Keith Shocklee at Hofstra U., by Harry Allen].
- Place captured
- Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Eyejammie Hip-Hop Photography Collection
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Education
- Hip-hop (Music)
- Musicians
- Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.132.43
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Harry Allen
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




