Focusing on HIP HOP producers, CAYO IMAEDA spent two and a half years to complete this photo book, which captures HIP HOP in its purest form.

The number of people listening to Hip Hop has been increasing, and as proof of this, many Hip Hop festivals have been held this year, and rappers have been seen performing at festivals of various genres throughout the country. This is an era in which rappers appear not only in MC battles but also in commercials when you turn on the TV, and it is a sign that the scene will become even more exciting in the future.

When talking about HIP HOP, you may have the image that rappers are in the spotlight. However, HIP HOP is a culture born from the complex interplay of many players, and rappers shine especially brightly among beat-makers, DJs, producers, and others who manipulate the "beat.

Fukuoka-based photographer who also works as a DJ.CAYO IMAEDAtook two and a half years to complete the photo book "DAILY OPERATION".

DAILY OPERATION" November 21, 2022 / ¥7,700 / Artists_16FLIP,BUDAMUNK,BOHEMIA LYNCH,Cedar Law$,CRAM,dhrma,EL moncherie,ENDRUN,Fitz Ambro$e,GQ,GRADIS NICE,ILL-SUGI,MASS-HOLE,MoneyJah,SCRATCH NICE / Hardcover / 116 pages in B&W and color /. Official Sales Site

Focusing on 15 HIP HOP producers active nationwide and in New York, the film captures their studio and club scenes, mostly in black and white.

The layout is arranged for each producer, and a series of rare scenes that are rarely seen, such as fingertips hitting keys and pads and stickers on equipment, should lead to an exhilarating page-turning experience.

To celebrate the publication of the book, a three-day event will be held from November 18 (Fri.) at the Fukuoka gallerysortoneThe exhibition of photographs and a DJ event with the producers included in the photo book will be held at the

From Tokyo on Saturday, November 19BUDAMUNKFrom OsakaGRADIS NICEFrom Kanagawa, JapanILLSUGIwill also participate.

BUDAMUNK (producer, beatmaker, DJ)

DAILY OPERATION" conveys the appeal of HIP HOP producers, an important element of HIP HOP. The photo book may change the way you hear songs from the first time you see a producer you know, and if there is a producer you did not know, please check the credits and listen to the soundtrack.