The vast and collective history of hip hop and rap is impossible to fully document. With the lack of internet in the 70s and the ability for history to go unnoticed, there are many elements of hip hop that are unknown to us today. With research and passion, visuals were created to give audiences an info-graphic journey of the world and history of hip hop. From the influences of hip hop and significant events, viewers get to take a trip through history.
After deciding between my 19 year old brother and my 8 year old brother as subjects, I found that the 8 year old, Amare Ambrose, would be the best option. He was ready to work and after a lot of photos of him moving around, we found a great photo. I told him that head shots are just like the photos he takes at school and he readily complied. I had to learn how to adjust to my surroundings and try to turn my home into a place that could have photos taken in a semi-professional manner.
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