The prestigious Red Bull Studios recently played host to the launch of Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey (BUY HERE), the first official hip hop luxury, large-format coffee table book. The 420 page features exclusive photos and interviews with legends from the past 40 years of hip hop which include Jay-Z, LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, Eminem, Russell Simmons, Nicki Minaj, Big Daddy Kane and Grandmaster Flash to name a few. There are also 70 original essays from hip-hop’s most acclaimed journalists and authors.

With music supplied by Reggie Yates, Manny Norte, Kayper, Hudson Mohawke and Semtex the UK urban scene was out in force. Check out interviews from Mr Hudson, Ghostpoet, Jamila Jameela and Reggie Yates...

Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey retails at £249.99 and can be purchased from www.hiphopculturebook.com