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Ice Cold

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A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

By Vikki Tobak; Introduction by Slick Rick

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring artist collaborations. Glittering jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

Retail Price: $100
Details: Hardcover, 388 pages, 13.4” x 9.8”
Publisher: Taschen

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A Hip-Hop Jewelry History

By Vikki Tobak; Introduction by Slick Rick

Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “Ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B, whose over-the-top pieces integrate unique pop culture references, unconventional materials, and enduring artist collaborations. Glittering jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Ice Cold goes beyond the ostentatious bling to reveal a transformative story that is loud and proud.

Retail Price: $100
Details: Hardcover, 388 pages, 13.4” x 9.8”
Publisher: Taschen

Purchase

  • Vikki Tobak’s work has appeared in Complex, Rolling Stone, The FADER, Mass Appeal, Paper, Vibe, i-D, and the Detroit News amongst others. She is the author of Contact High: A Visual History Of Hip-Hop and curator of the traveling exhibition of the same name. She is a former producer and columnist for CBS, CNN, and Bloomberg News. Tobak got her start as a culture editor for Paper magazine before going to Payday Records/Empire Management, working with groups including Gang Starr, Jay-Z, Mos Def, Show and AG, Jeru and other hip-hop legends.