A HIP-HOP fan with a disposable camera has captured unseen moments of musicals icons and featured them all in a stunning new book about the history of the genre.
Photographer Mel D. Cole took the exclusive images which feature the biggest names of the music industry between 2002-2019 in his book ''.
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A smiling Kanye West pictured by Mel D. ColeCredit: Mel D Cole
Mel D. Cole began his photography career by taking pictures of these hip hop stars on his camera, and 17 years later developing them into a book.
Margot Atwell, Senior Director of Publishing at Kickstarter, said: "Only a book this beautiful could do justice to Mel’s incredible photography from the last two decades.
"Kickstarter is a platform that lets independent creators like Mel D. Cole create artistic work in exactly the way they want to, and connect with readers and fans who want to help them bring their visions to
life."
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Rihanna (right) and American singer Santigold (left) pictured at Coachella in 2012Credit: Mel D Cole
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Queen Bey pictured at Coachella in 2018Credit: Mel D Cole
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Trey Songz, Kevin Hart, and Ludacris enjoy shotsCredit: Mel D Cole
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American rapper Trippie Redd pictured having a smokeCredit: Mel D Cole
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Canadian rapper DrakeCredit: Mel D Cole
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Basketball legend LeBron James pictured with NFL star Odell Beckham JrCredit: Mel D Cole
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Solange Knowles live in 2017Credit: Mel D Cole
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Mos Def pictured in 2010Credit: Mel D Cole
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Rapper Big Sean pictured in 2009Credit: Mel D Cole
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Common and Erykah Badu, NYC 2002Credit: Mel D Cole
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Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa pictured in Austin in 2012Credit: Mel D Cole
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J Cole pointing to a poster of Kanye WestCredit: Mel D Cole
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Drake and singer Sade pictured in 2017 in LondonCredit: Mel D Cole
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Pictured: Mel D. Cole himselfCredit: Mel D Cole
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The GZA pictured with Bill Murray in 2008Credit: Mel D Cole
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Photographer Mel D. Cole took the exclusive images which feature the biggest names of the music industryCredit: Mel D Cole
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Kanye West (left) and Q Tip (right)Credit: Mel D Cole
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Rapper J. Cole in 2010Credit: Mel D Cole
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Questlove pictured in New York, 2008
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A Tribe Called Quest in Brooklyn 2010Credit: Mel D Cole
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Questlove and Black Thought in London, 2011Credit: Mel D Cole
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A happy Kid Cudi pictured in 2008Credit: Mel D Cole
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