EP 151 Brian Cross aka B+: Irish born Photographer Director. Hip Hop archivist.

EP 151 Brian Cross aka B+: Irish born Photographer/Director. Hip Hop archivist.He’s the photographer behind some of the most iconic album covers and iconic photos of Hip Hop greats such as J Dilla, Biggie and more. He was photo editor of Wax Poetic and Rap Pages, director of pho­tography for the Academy Award–nominated documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop, and music films (Keepintime, Brasilintime and Timeless) .   He’s currently Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of California, San Diego.  In this episode you’ll hear B+ discuss:- What was his root into hip hop - Going from landscape photography to iconic hip hop album covers- Given access to spaces as a tall white man- Directing his first feature in 10 years, about the Supremes being stuck in Ireland in 1981 - The difference between being Irish and Irish-American - Art as a form of resistance And so much moreQuestions/Comments from the audience by:- The Supernatural Bear - Asad founder of Footlong Productions- DJ Monalisa -  Rakaa Taylor, 1/3 of Dilated PeoplesThe Supernatural Bear Corner “Sweet Yamz” coverEpisode LinksB+MOCHILLAIrish-Zambian Hip Hop Artist Denise Chaila Fairytale of New York by The Pogues, Kirsty MacColl MF Doom freestyle 1997 on Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show061 by Denise Chaila How The Irish Became White by Noel Ignatiev WTYM Guest Hype song playlistWTYM LINKSRitzy PeriwinkleWord To Your Mama Store: Use code WTYM at check out to receive 10% off any order WTYM Patreon PageDONATEBuy WTYM a WhiskeyMEDIA KITAVAILABLE WHERE EVER YOU CONSUME PODCASTSon socials @wtymama | email: [email protected]