[J.J. FAD] | BABY D'S CUSTOM DESIGNED "NEW YORK" JACKET, GIFTED TO HER BY JERRY HELLER, CA 1987.

[J.J. FAD]; [BABY D]

BABY D'S CUSTOM DESIGNED TONY ALAMO "NEW YORK" JACKET, GIFTED TO HER BY JERRY HELLER, CA 1987.

Airbrush, paint pen, and rhinestones on acid washed denim jacket by Tony Alamo of Nashvile, depicting a detailed New York City scape across the back and shoulders, elaborate lettering on the sleeves, and a "Big Apple" on the front pocket. Tag inside collar reads "Tony Alamo of Nashville. The Designer For the Stars. Copyright 1987. All Rights Reserved".

Pioneering female Hip Hop act J.J. Fad was one of the original groups signed to Ruthless Records by Eazy-E. Managed by Jerry Heller, who also managed Eazy-E and N.W.A., the original line-up included Baby D, M.C. JB, Lady Anna, O.G. Rocker, and Crazy J. In 1987, J.J. Fad released the track "Anotha Ho", with "Supersonic" as the B-side to the album. All but Baby D and M.C. JB would leave the group and be replaced by Sassy C and DJ Train. The new line up went on to re-record "Supersonic" in 1988, re-releasing it as an A side, and the rest is history with the electro-charged single being an early West Coast track to explode nationally; the single certified gold by RIAA, was nominated for a Grammy in 1988 for best Rap Performance, and is one of the best known and loved Rap songs of all time. 

This gorgeous jacket, made the now-infamous Tony Alamo of Nashville, was given as a gift to Baby D by the group's manager, Jerry Heller. At the time, Tony Alamo jackets were all the rage, with stars like Michael Jackson, Brooke Shields, Mike Tyson, and Dolly Parton seen sporting them; as with many fashion trends, they are enjoying a major comeback, and modern Hip Hop stars such as A$AP Rocky and Nikki Minaj have been seen wearing the custom designs.  

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Courtesy Baby D