{"title":"Prince Paul","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA collection celebrating Prince Paul, the producer who didn’t just make beats, he created worlds. From De La Soul to Gravediggaz, every project challenged convention and pushed the creative boundaries of hip-hop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nike-sb-de-la-dunks-unworn-with-original-box","title":"Nike SB ‘De La Dunks’ (Unworn with Original Box)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn unworn pair of rare Nike SB De La Dunks, one of the most iconic and collectible sneaker collaborations of the early Nike SB era, inspired by the visual aesthetic and music legacy of legendary hip-hop group De La Soul.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in limited quantities and widely regarded as one of the most desirable Nike SB Dunk Low collaborations ever produced, the De La Dunks have achieved grail status among sneaker collectors worldwide. Featuring artwork drawn from De La Soul’s celebrated visual identity, the release helped define Nike SB collaborations and remains a cornerstone piece for collectors of rare Nike Dunks, hip-hop memorabilia and streetwear culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in unworn condition and accompanied by its original box, this example comes directly from the collection of producer, DJ and artist Prince Paul, whose work with De La Soul helped shape the sound of alternative hip-hop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare opportunity to acquire one of the most sought-after Nike SB releases ever made, with direct provenance from one of the architects of De La Soul’s enduring legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare Nike SB Dunk Low “De La Soul” collaboration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Unworn condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Original Nike SB box included\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e · Size US 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · Inspired by the artwork and legacy of De La Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e · From the personal collection of Prince Paul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Poetics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54765057966409,"sku":"ATL_PP_001","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/NYC_PP_001.0.jpg?v=1783002182"},{"product_id":"nike-sb-de-la-dunks-unworn-with-original-box-copy","title":"RZA Handwritten Lyrics (Gravediggaz)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn original handwritten lyric manuscript by RZA for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e“Pass the Shovel”\u003c\/span\u003e, recorded by Gravediggaz for the European release of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eNiggamortis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e6 Feet Deep\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 1994). One of the group’s defining tracks, the song showcases the dark, horrorcore aesthetic that helped establish Gravediggaz as one of hip-hop’s most innovative projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAs founder and chief architect of the Wu-Tang Clan, RZA transformed the landscape of rap music through his distinctive production style, cinematic storytelling and groundbreaking approach to group collaboration. Original RZA handwritten lyrics and Wu-Tang Clan-related manuscript material rarely appear on the collectibles market, making surviving examples highly sought after by collectors of hip-hop memorabilia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis working lyric sheet preserves RZA’s creative process on the page, featuring handwritten lyrics, edits and revisions developed prior to recording. 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Dated July 16, 1997, it is a rare surviving document from the project’s development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased in 1999, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Prince Among Thieves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely regarded as one of the first true hip-hop concept albums, combining music, storytelling and character-driven narrative into a cinematic listening experience. Featuring contributions from artists including Big Daddy Kane, Kool Keith, Xzibit, Everlast and RZA, the project has since achieved cult-classic status and is frequently cited as a precursor to later narrative-driven hip-hop albums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis complete typed script, authored by Prince Paul and marked as a final draft, offers a unique window into the project’s development, character construction and storytelling framework. 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The conceptual hip-hop duo was formed in 1999 by Prince Paul and producer Dan \"The Automator\" Nakamura, performing under the alter egos Chest Rockwell and Nathaniel Merriweather. 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