About the Author

Ross Schwartzman aka DJ Ross One is a world-renowned DJ and collector of all things hip-hop. As a DJ, he lives between New York City and Miami, and travels constantly to play the leading nightclubs in the United States and abroad. He was recently signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation Management. A self-proclaimed "rap nerd," Ross has been collecting hip-hop ephemera and memorabilia since he was 15, whether it's classic boomboxes, rare records, zines, early hip-hop flyers, or t-shirts. His passion for collecting has led him to accumulate some of the coolest rap-related items in the world (in his humble opinion).

Reviews

A tenacious and sharp-eyed collector.
--The New York Times If you fall within that rather large Venn diagram of dudes who love rap and wear T-shirts, Rap Tees is a must-cop.
--GQ You know how when you talk to someone who is so into a particular subject that you can't help but get caught up in his or her excitement? That's what it's like talking to DJ Ross One about hip-hop T-shirts. His enthusiasm about the topic is infectious.
--Playboy From one of the world's foremost collectors of all things hip-hop, a consummate guide showcasing over 500 of the genre's most sought after T-shirts. Providing not only a valuable reference and style guide to these ultra-rare shirts, Rap Tees is also a unique chronology of the history of hip-hop.
--Highsnobiety 'This DJ's 'Rap Tees' Collection Will Make Any Hip-Hop Geek Envious.' Rap nerds, you're in the right place.
--MTV Destined to become the definitive study on the subject, showcasing over 500 of the trillest designs you wish you could rock.
--Mass Appeal There's always echelons of fandom: standards that separate the casual appreciator from the true connoisseur. When it comes to the obsessive world of vintage rap tees, DJ Ross One is king.
--The Fader

They are chronicled cleanly and beautifully, as if they were in the catalog of a museum exhibition.
--The Guardian This episode is for the real ones. DJ Ross One shares the story behind his dope book Rap Tees. This is rap nerd heaven.
--Juan Epstein podcast Included in the 10 GIFTS THAT WON'T FREAK OUT THE GUY YOU JUST STARTED DATING.
--Elle As seen on: Forbes.com
XXL.com
NYMag.com
Complex