All Stars Postcards

This was a series of postcards produced for the Zavvi chain, which unfortunately went bust a couple of years ago. But before that little tragedy, these cards were in about 130 high street stores. This series was a spin off from the Icons greetings cards. They were designed with collectibility in mind, like a series of trading cards. The selection here is largely representative of my personal tastes, with a few more commercial picks thrown in for good measure (I'm not a particularly big Tupac or Oasis fan).

Jam Master Jay

Rest in peace JMJ. I love this pose… and Kangols are one my favourite items of old school attire.

Rakim

Surely one of the finest mc's ever to grace an eardrum. Certainly he has a flow that's hard to beat.

Biz Markie

There's really only one Biz Markie, and for that I will always be grateful. I love it when he 'sings'. In fact, I love it when any rapper does 'singing'… the more out of tune, the better.

Tupac Shakur

Dungarees. Acceptable in the 90's.

The Notorious B.I.G.

Aka Biggie Smalls. One of the great storyteller rappers, and sorely missed.

Rick James

My favourite from this series, Bitch!

Isaac Hayes

Another sorely missed soulful entertainer. A good friend of mine once nicknamed me The White Isaac Hayes… flattering, but not exactly accurate. No chocolate salty balls on me!