KICKS LAB. PRESENTS “BRING THE KICKS BACK”

KICKS LAB., a premium sneaker boutique based in Harajuku, Tokyo, the mecca of Japanese street fashion, has planned and released KICKS LAB. presents "Bring The Kicks Back," a world first photo book of sneaker-focused hip-hop records selected by hip-hop producer/DJ DJ VIBLAM.
DJ VIBLAM, who has worked as a producer on the works of various hip-hop artists such as NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND, and is also the owner of the select shop Still Diggin', which has been in business since the 90s, and has a deep connection with KICKS LAB., participated as a curator for this photo book "KICKS LAB. presents "Bring The Kicks Back". From his vast hip-hop record collection, DJ VIBLAM selected only those that feature sneakers and boots on the jacket cover, and published a total of 123 hip-hop albums and singles released in the 80s and 90s. The book includes not only famous albums that any hip-hop fan would know, but also many rare albums that only a few people know about, and not only allows you to enjoy hip-hop fashion from the 80s and 90s with a focus on sneakers and boots, but also a photo book filled with the charm of hip-hop culture itself.

At the end of the issue, there is a dialogue page with DJ VIBLAM, MURO and GORE-TEX (NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND). Please enjoy this special dialogue between the three men, all of whom are members of KODP (King Of Diggin' Production) led by MURO and all of whom have a deep knowledge of hip-hop, sneakers and fashion. The dialogue page was photographed by cherry chill will., a photographer with a close relationship with the three men, and the text is bilingual (Japanese and English) for overseas hip-hop and sneaker fans.

In addition to being a book sized to fit a 10-inch record jacket and containing a total of 184 pages (all in color), the book also features a luxurious design with attention paid to the quality of the paper and printing, as well as embossing on the cover and case.


＜Title＞
KICKS LAB. presents “Bring The Kicks Back”
Curated by DJ VIBLAM
～Hip-Hop Album/Single Covers featuring Sneakers～

Price: 6,050 yen (tax included)
Release date: Saturday, March 4, 2023

<Credit>
Edited by: Itaru Ohmae Book design: Masashi Funatsu (Second Order Inc.)
Cover and additional design: Keita Suzuki Illustration: Kantaro Suzuki Translation: Hirotaro Bharucha Hashim Produced by Hajime Oshiro (GRIDDY Inc.)
Issued by: KICKS LAB./LOWTEX INC.
Printing, binding and sales: Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.



From the staple of fashion in Harajuku Tokyo, KICKS LAB presents Premium Sneakers collaborating with Hip Hop producer DJ VIBLAM. The release of “KICKS LAB. Presents BRING THE KICKS BACK Curated by DJ VIBLAM ~Hip Hop Album/Single Covers Feat. Sneakers~” brings selective life works of DJ VIBLAM collating together with sneakers.

This photo collection will represent various influential people with a strong connection with DJ VIBLAM, such as the Hip Hop artists NITRO MICROPHONE UNDERGROUND and owners of the 90s selective shop STILL DIGGIN. It will include compilation of sneakers and boots that were featured on his album covers that were released in the 80s and 90s totaling of 123 albums and singles. From diehard Hip Hop fans to mainstream, the collection of numerous rare finds and/or fashion icon of sneakers and boots will be displayed highlighting the culture of the 80s and 90s Hip Hop sphere.

Plus, DJ VIBLAM sits down with MURO (KODP aka KING OF DIGGIN' PRODUCTION) and GORE-TEX (INTRO MICROPHONE UNDERSROUND) conversing on Hip Hop culture and more, as they are the exemplars of Hip Hop fashion. On top of that, they were able to collaborate with Photographer, CHERRY CHILL WILL who also has a deep tie with the three artists. In addition, for all those Hip Hop fashion fans around the world, this photo collection will be available with Japanese and English texts.

Production emphasized on representing 184 pages of all color prints on a 10 inch book size strongly with high quality paper and printing work. Not only is this a photo collection, it is a luxurious piece of art.

TITLE
KICKS LAB. presents “Bring The Kicks Back”
Curated by DJ VIBLAM
~Hip Hop Album/Single covers featuring Sneakers~

Retail: 6050 YEN
Release Date: 4 March 2023

Credit
Editor: Kiwamu Omae
Book Design: Masashi Funatsu
Cover: Keita Suzuki
Illustration: Kantaro Suzuki
Translation: Hashim Kotaro Bharoocha
Production: Hajime Oshiro (GRIDDY Inc.)
Publication: KICKS LAB. / LOWTEX. INC.
Printing, Binding and Sales: TOPPAN PRINTING CO., LTD.