Edition #11

Nas x Futura Hip Hop 50 Vinyl Records Triptych

Triptych of 12" Double-Disc Vinyl Records with Gatefold Jacket
$750.00

Limited set of 30, Unframed

Introducing "FUTURE LOOK FOR FLASH" – a masterpiece brought to life through a stunning triptych vinyl set.

THERE ARE ONLY 30 TRIPTYCH SETS AVAILABLE!

Originally created in 1982 by the legendary FUTURA 2000, this artwork captures the essence of the emerging Hip Hop culture. 

The central piece showcases a robot DJ inspired by Grandmaster Flash, spinning on four hovering turntables—a groundbreaking concept for its time, and the perfect celebration of Hip Hop turning 50.

When placed together, the triptych reveals the abstract spelling of F-U-T-U-R-A, symbolising his innovative style and unique approach to graffiti. 

This edition, released for the first time on vinyl records, celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop and FUTURA's collaboration with Nas, who selected the tracks.

*NOTES FROM THE ARTIST

“Back in the day, along with the creation of alphabetic compositions, we often substituted a character, or characters, in the place of a letter or letters, to accentuate the design. in 1982, I made a painting entitled FUTURE LOOK FOR FLASH . . . a METALLIC TRIPTYCH (three individual elements) which depicts a ROBOTIC DJ . . . with two turntables and various mixers; in the abstract construction of the name FUTURA. it’s such an honor to hookup with Nas on this historical Hip Hop compilation."


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Music Curated by : Nas
Art by : FUTURA
Created by : 12on12

Track List

Side A 

“High Powered Rap” by Crash Crew
“South Bronx” by Boogie Down Productions
“Fresh, Wild, Fly & Bold (Radio Edit)” by Cold Crush Brothers



Side B 

“Ego Trippin'” by Ultramagnetic MC's
“Sucker MC's (Krush-Groove 1)” by RUN DMC
“I Ain't No Joke” by Eric B. & Rakim


Side C 

“Boyz-N-The-Hood” by Eazy-E
“Eric B. Is President” by Eric B. & Rakim, Marley Marl
“La-Di-Da-Di (Live/Explicit Version)” by Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh



Side D 

“N.Y. State Of Mind” by Nas
“Who Shot Ya?” by The Notorious B.I.G
“Shook Ones, Pt. II” by Mobb Deep

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ARTIST & CURATOR

Cultural Masterpiece by Nas & Futura

At the forefront of this collaboration stand two towering figures, stalwarts in their respective domains.

Nas, the lyrical master of rap, curates an exclusive 12on12 vinyl featuring his 12 pivotal Hip Hop tracks, a sonic journey shaping both him and the genre. FUTURA, an artistic luminary rooted in the streets of 1970s New York, contributes his directional finesse and the visually captivating painting “FUTURE LOOK FOR FLASH.”

In this amalgamation of sound and vision, Nas and FUTURA converge to create a cultural masterpiece, transcending boundaries and inviting you to witness the harmonious fusion of rap's lyrical genius and artistic mastery.

Edition #11

[Hip Hop 50] Nas x Futura 3rd Edition

In celebration of Hip Hop's 50-year legacy and the culmination of a unique collaboration between legendary artists Nas and FUTURA, we unveil the third and final artwork of this limited-edition vinyl set that pays homage to Hip Hop's illustrious 50-year legacy. 

At the heart of this reveal lies the final canvas in the coveted triptych set: FUTURA's masterpiece, "FUTURE LOOK FOR FLASH." A fusion of FUTURA's boundless creativity and Nas' expertly curated tracks, this release provides a tangible piece of Hip Hop history. 

Edition 3 is limited to just 250 units and accompanied by 20 hand-finished vinyl records featuring the co-signatures of Nas and FUTURA. Additionally, a special release of 30 triptych sets showcases Editions 1, 2, and 3 and offers the unique opportunity to own the artwork “FUTURE LOOK FOR FLASH.”