LL Cool J, London, September, 1986

The graininess of the black-and-white film gives it this raw 1986 feel that a glossy reprint just wouldn't have. Hung it above my turntable and the dynamic pose pulls the whole corner together.

The black-and-white print really captures that bold 1986 hip-hop energy, and the pose feels dynamic without being overdone. I just wish the photo was a touch larger, since the framing makes it better suited for a desk than a wall.