The Art and Influence of Hip Hop

The Art and Influence of Hip Hop

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[Afrika Islam]

Afrika Islam and Ice-T's original handmade and stage-worn Zulu Nation and Rhyme Syndicate pendants, [ca. 1982-1984 and 1988]

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March 30, 04:27 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 3,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Afrika Islam and Ice-T's own custom-made, stage-worn Zulu Nation and Rhyme Syndicate pendants, ca. 1982-1984 (Rhyme Syndicate pendant, ca. 1988).


Four Zulu Nation and one Rhyme Syndicate handmade pendants, four in the shape of the Africa, the first with a green ground stamped with 'Zulu / Nation' and a raised fist, the second on a red ground stamped 'Zulu / Nation / Gordy-B' with a raised fist, 'Rhyme Syndicate' pendant affixed with a raised lion's head medallion, the last painted in patent leather centering an 'A,' together with a leather and hand-painted circular leather pendant centering an 'Afrika Islam" banner with crescent moon and star tied with a chord, the largest 6 by 6 in. (15 by 15.24 cm.), the smallest 3 by 2¾ in. (7.6 by 7 cm.), each with minor abrasion and some evidence of wear.

AFRIKA ISLAM AND ICE-T'S OWN CUSTOM HANDMADE PENDANTS WORN THROUGHOUT THE '80s WHILE DJING AND AT PUBLIC APPEARANCES


Afrika Islam is one of the pioneers of Hip Hop, beginning his career in 1977 when he was just ten years old. He started by learning to remix tracks under the tutelage of Afrika Bambaataa before going on to become a legendary DJ, hosting one of the first-ever Hip Hop radio shows, being a key member of the Rock Steady Crew, and forging a long-standing collaborative relationship with superstar Ice T.


Originally conceived in 1987 by Ice T & Afrika Islam, the Rhyme Syndicate was a collective of emcees and producers performing under and associated with Rhyme $yndicate Records. The Hip Hop producers, DJs, and lyricists set out to unite West and East Coast rap, starting with the 1988 compilation album, Rhyme Syndicate Comin' Through.


Zulu Nation is an international Hip Hop awareness group dedicated to “peace, love, unity, and having fun.” Starting in the late '70s in New York City, the Zulu Nation would convene youth events that combined all the various elements that now fall under the cultural umbrella of Hip Hop.


Provenance:

From the Personal Collections of Ice T and Afrika Islam


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