Here’s How Pioneering Photographer Joe Conzo Jr. Captured Hip Hop’s Origin Story Through His Lens

Here’s How Pioneering Photographer Joe Conzo Jr. Captured Hip Hop’s Origin Story Through His Lens

Essence Magazine:

By Melissa Noel ·Updated October 14, 2023

Joe Conzo Jr., known as hip-hop’s first photographer, played a crucial role in documenting and preserving the early days of hip-hop in New York City.

While many recognize the artists and performers who shapedhip-hop, it’s important to acknowledge the

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