Arthur Baker Collection

Arthur Baker is an architect of modern music—producer, DJ, record exec and true pioneer.

We spent a few days in Miami with him curating his Collection, uncovering lost demos, tapes and never released records. From the original Def Jam contract signed by Rick Rubin, to studio reels from The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck and personal invites to Mancuso's Loft.

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A LIFE SPENT FUNKIN'

Bootsy Collins is the living, breathing embodiment of funk. From his early ’70s run with James Brown’s original J.B.’s to his cosmic chemistry with George Clinton in Parliament-Funkadelic and his superstar bandleader era with Bootsy’s Rubber Band, the Cincinnati, Ohio-bred...

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A UNIQUE COLLECTION FROM A BRITISH INNOVATOR

A UNIQUE COLLECTION FROM A BRITISH INNOVATOR With a legacy spanning over three decades, George Evelyn—aka Nightmares on Wax—has continually redefined the possibilities of sound. Pioneering a new sound with his peers with records like Dexturous, which coined the term ‘bleep...

The Jay Stewart Collection

The Jay Stewart Collection draws from decades spent working inside the music industry at a defining cultural moment, spanning artist marketing, label campaigns, and direct access to some of the most influential figures in hip-hop, jazz, and soul. As a...

Arthur Baker Collection

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