J Dilla Working in his Studio in Clinton Township, Michigan, 2000

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Artifact Overview

B+ (Brian Cross) is an Irish-born, LA-based photographer and filmmaker. Since the 1990s, he has chronicled hip hop, rap, jazz, and reggae music scenes. A visual cartographer of sound culture, B+ captures moments of contemplation and inspiration within creative lives. His friendship with Detroit's J Dilla resulted in intimate portraits of the artist, depicted here in "The Spaceship" recording studio.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photograph

Subject Date

2000

Creators

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2023.203.10

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 16 in
Width: 16.25 in

J Dilla Working in his Studio in Clinton Township, Michigan, 2000