One of my friends from high school asked me last week if I was interested in doing a photo shoot for her hip hop artist friend. Besides the photos I took of my musician roommate for fun and practice earlier this year, I haven't done any other music-related shoots. That being said, I was pretty excited to not only photograph Inverse Hip Hop today, but also getting to know the two guys that make up the group: Tunji and Toby. After two hours of shooting around Echo Park and Downtown Los Angeles, it brings me great pleasure to let you know that Tunji and Toby are both high-class, very sincere, and professional guys.

I had a chance to ask them a few questions about their work, i.e. what their music is about, how long they've been together, what plans they have for 2008, etc. I don't know much (more like anything) about the hip hop world, but after listening to some of their tracks, I highly encourage you to check them out. Inverse says their music is "honest, real, and about personal, growing up issues" we all have to deal with. I definitely got that feeling after listening to the lyrics of their songs. So check out their songs and read up on their blog when you have a chance. Enjoy the photos!

Thanks guys for trusting me with the camera today. I hope you enjoyed these photos and find good use for them. Perhaps we can work again together in the near future. Good luck with your music journey!