'In the last six years, I've reverted back into the arts, combining all of these elements in my work, still trying to change the world. This is truly what I want to do. My deepest thanks to Genesis for giving me a place to be able to display all of this through my artwork.' - Chuck D
Livin' Loud is the first fine art book by the groundbreaking hip hop pioneer, activist and artist, Chuck D. Featuring over 250 of his paintings, sketches and drawings, Livin' Loud includes a commentary of over 13,000 words in which Chuck D traces his musical and artistic trajectory offering unprecedented insight into his life and work. Chuck D's edition of 1,200 copies worldwide comes in three different art sets, each numbered and signed by the author.
'This beautiful book testifies to Chuck D's inestimable talent' - Record Collector
'On tour we had a lot of hotel time. While some people might have decided to go out to a club or the hotel bar, I turned my room into an art studio.' - Chuck D
'Whether he focuses this talent on music, sports, political satire or even landscapes, Chuck is able to channel in his drawings the same immediacy, nuance, humanity, righteousness and power of his greatest recordings.' - Tom Morello
Take an exclusive look inside Livin' Loud with the following 17-page preview, showcasing the stories and artwork by Chuck D.
'I was already expressing my political viewpoint through my art and graphics, so the bridge into music was a natural next step. First I expressed myself with my head and my hands, and then later with my voice.' - Chuck D
'It's a sketchbook of a life with a narrative commentary showing how Chuck D went from Long Island kid to soul-obsessed teen to founder of Public Enemy' - The Independent
'My work throughout my life is always representative of the time we live in. I want to move forward with everything I do.' - Chuck D
'The Fight the Power rapper has returned to his first love of drawing in a book brimming with social commentary' - Financial Times
Livin' Loud comes after a string of impressive exhibitions at Gallery 30 South, Shepard Fairey's Subliminal Projects Gallery and Chuck's alma mater, Adelphi University. Between this, Chuck runs global art agency, mADurgency, which dedicates itself to illustrating and promoting the best of the hip-hop industry. His work has previously been compared to that of Francis Bacon, Graig Kreindler and Frank Lloyd Wright.
The two-volume Collector boxed set is limited to 800 copies, each numbered and signed by Chuck D.
Edition: 800 numbered copies
Main Volume: 225mm x 300mm, 240 pages
Signed by: Chuck D
Sketchbook: 125mm x 185mm, 64 pages
Signed Print: 10" x 8" on heavyweight fine art paper
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The two-volume Deluxe boxed set is limited to 350 copies, each numbered and signed by Chuck D.
Livin' Loud is the first fine art book by the groundbreaking hip hop pioneer, activist and artist, Chuck D. Featuring over 250 of his paintings, sketches and drawings, Livin' Loud includes a commentary of over 13,000 words in which Chuck D traces his musical and artistic trajectory offering unprecedented insight into his life and work.
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