Hip Hop Fashion, A Very Fast Growing Field Of Fashion
by: Brent Wilson

In the hip hop fashion world, few things are the same as in other clothing lines. Because everything in the hip hop world is out of this world, it just makes sense that it has its own clothing line. And, it is one that is fast becoming a hot seller. Sometimes, items sell out faster than they can be put on the shelves. Because of the huge demand and the great looks of hip hop fashion, people just have to have it and wearing it, just means that you know what you are talking about. There are very few other fashion industries that have such a hardcore following. Look for hip hop fashions to keep popping up and becoming more and more available.

But, who says what look is the right look to have? Hip hop fashion is largely based on what the hip hop artists are wearing. Through the use of media such as their videos, concerts, and interviews, they convey the look that is hot. Hip hop clothing, like many other types, is often designed and produced under labels of some of the hottest artists in hip hop. One such example is the G-Unit clothing line. This clothing line was designed in part by 50 Cent,
a very well known and often considered on the best artists in hip hop. But, hip hop fashion also incorporates quite a bit of jewelry, the flashier the better. All of this jewelry, from spinning belt buckles to iced out watches can be purchased on the web.

Hip hop clothing can be purchased in a number of different locations. Many times it can be found right on the web as well. In fact, to make sure you have the look you want with the right brands, you need to look on the web because often times stores either do not carry enough and run out or they simply do not carry the full line of clothing. Hip hop fashion is highly valuable and great looking. This comfortable, laid back look is one that is here to stay.

The rise of Roc-A-Fella Records to profitability coincided with the rise of the label's marquee talent, Jay-Z, who, to date, has sold more than 7 million copies of his 1999 release, Hard Knock Life...Volume 2, worldwide. Dash, Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Kareem "Biggs" Burke launched the company in 1996 when Dash, who also manages Jay-Z, couldn't get his artist signed to a deal. "We put our money together and pressed up some copies and eventually we signed a deal with Priority to press and distribute our cuts," says Dash.

Once the album went gold (500,000 copies), the same companies that had denied Jay-Z a deal were now trying to lure Dash and Roc-A-Fella into the fold. "When record companies were first courting us, they came to me with the nigga deal where they make you think you own a label and you really don't," says Dash. "I wanted a joint venture because I knew I was going to be successful and the equity would be worth something down the line." Eventually he struck a 50-50 joint venture with Def Jam in which Roc-A-Fella owns half of the masters.

Find more photos like this on GHETTO SPACES