It’s easy to view successful musicians as larger than life figures, captivating crowds before disappearing into their mansions to sip champagne. Of course, when you peel back the curtain, you see the hours of blood, sweat, and tears that go into becoming that icon. Back to the Lab: Hip Hop Home Studios takes you inside the homes where the magic happens so you can see a collection of artists in their natural environments. Producers and DJs from around the world are profiled with their gear strewn about their home. Raph Rashid does a fantastic job capturing the hustle in the photographs in this book, allowing you to garner a respect for the craft of music making. Keep a copy on the shelf next to your Roland TR-808.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
