In The Beat of Urban Art, BUA lays out his unique aesthetic, melding urban rhythms, graffiti, and classical art training. This visually stimulating book is about his life, his work, and the birth of Hip-Hop. As we follow BUA through his turbulent youth, navigating he streets and underground worlds of the urban jungle, we recognize the powerful evolution of BUA’s distinct style — “Distorted Urban Realism.”
The Legends of Hip Hop artistically unveils fifty hip-hop icons, showcasing not only the DJs and MCs but also the graffiti artists, producers, B Boys, and others who have helped shape the hip-hop culture. Artist Justin BUA profiles fifty of the most iconic hip-hop legends of our time, painting each legend in portraiture style.
