LEE JAMES (January 2012) | Interview By: J Double

   Lee James presents “Experience Sound Thru My Lens” is a hip-hop pictorial, featuring images of some of the most iconic names in hip-hop, as well as some of the hottest up and comers.

Dubcnn recently had the opportunity to sit down with the book’s author Lee James to discuss how this book came to be and what it means to hip-hop today.

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Interview was done December 2011

Questions Asked By: J Double

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Lee James Interview
A Dubcnn Exclusive

Kris Perry Photography: Experience Sound Thru My Lens Vol. 1 – By Lee James (Review)


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Dubcnn: How did this book come about it?

Well Kris Perry is my brother in-law and a gifted photographer. With his absence this summer do to surgery I thought it would be dope to compile his photos and create a book focusing on the Los Angeles hip-hop scene.

The book took about 6 weeks to complete and is filled with old school and new school artists that have inspired me to be in the music game.KP was not aware that I was working on this project so I got some copies and made and made my way down to see him where I
presented him with his first published book. The smile was priceless and I felt my job was
done. We are starting on a Volume 2 so be on the look out for that. Please go out and cop the book..


Dubcnn: Aside from the visual aesthetic, are you involved in any other aspects of hip-hop?

Well I do a little of everything from designing album covers/flyers for artists, a music collector, help promote clubs, really what ever comes my way I have my hands in it. You can check out some of my work at CargoCollective


Dubcnn: How do you think the visual aspect of hip-hop culture ranks in comparison to the music itself?

I think visual ranks on top as far as the reppin the latest trends in style and fashion. I mean sometimes I will pick up a album not knowing anything about the artist just based of the visual and look of the album sometimes the album will be whack or fresh and right now the music these days seems to be whack in the mainstream but the underground scene still seems strong


Dubcnn: I noticed that this book is noted as ‘Volume One’ is it safe to assume that there will be a ‘Volume Two’ coming soon?

Yessir, be on the look out shooting for mid October 2012


Dubcnn: With the collapse of video outlets these days for artists, what do you think artists, photographers and directors can do to put some fire back into the visual areas of the business?

Wow that is a tough one with most artists not getting the right backing from the labels it would be safe to say "Do It Yourself" if you have a creative crew around you and endless locations it should be easy to create something dope with a limited budget


Dubcnn: So what projects are next on the menu for you?

Working on a mix CD for March, got some new wood paintings witch I will be selling coming out soon, more design work and a new book. There will be a lot coming some I just can't speak on till they come.


Dubcnn: Are there any last words before we end the interview?

I word just like to say thanks to you J-Double and Dubcnn, Kris Perry, E-Reece, Garfield Adams, Sy Smith, Nu MAGIK, DJ Rylo, Presto, Argyle, The Whole Boom Box Family, Beat Swap Meet Crew, Los Angeles Art Walk and My Wife and for the continued Support.





 

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