A Legacy in Motion: B-boy K-Mel Limited Edition Prints & Apparel
Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of hip-hop history through this exclusive collection featuring legendary B-boy K-Mel. This limited series of signed and numbered prints, accompanied by custom-designed apparel, celebrates the artistry of breaking and directly supports the future of the hip-hop community.
Project Overview
This project goes beyond photography—it’s a movement aimed at building the world’s first hip-hop hotel and community center in New Orleans. Proceeds from each purchase will help fund a real estate venture providing housing for street performers and a space for hip-hop education. The center will offer after-school programs, financial literacy workshops, and host hip-hop-centric art galleries and community events.
By supporting this project, you contribute to the growth of a community where culture, education, creativity, and events that celebrate hip-hop culture intersect.
About the Work
Tori describes the transitional journey in breaking as living "between the beat," where movement flows seamlessly from one foundational step to the next. In this particular body of work, Tori’s photography pays close attention to these details, capturing the rhythm and intricacies of footwork, one of breaking’s essential elements. Each photograph represents K-Mel’s unique style and distinctive form.
Limited & Open Edition Prints
Explore iconic moments captured by photographer Tori Torsion featuring K-Mel in action. The first two sizes are limited editions, while the smallest size is open-edition and printed to order. Prints are available in both color and black & white:
13” x 19” (A3): Signed and numbered by both K-Mel and the photographer, with the first print in each series featuring a handwritten message by K-Mel.
Price: $350
Edition Size: [To be determined]8.5” x 11”: Signed and numbered, with the first print in each series featuring a handwritten message by K-Mel.
Price: $225
Edition Size: [To be determined]5” x 7” (Open edition): Printed to order and unsigned.
Price: $125
Custom Apparel by Konee Rok
In collaboration with the renowned artist Konee Rok, multi-talented director, animator, and b-boy known for extensive work within hip-hop culture, we are offering exclusive apparel featuring hand-drawn designs that capture the essence of K-Mel’s breaking style. Inspired by K-Mel's unwavering vision of creating the hip-hop hotel, Konee aims to immortalize K's spirit through his original artwork, blending movement and artistry into wearable pieces.
Choose from two distinct designs:
Design 1:
A detailed illustration of K-Mel’s footwork, his portrait, and street signs from the photo location.
Design 2:
Sequential art depicting K-Mel performing footwork steps inspired by the primary photo.
Available as:
T-shirt: $40
Long sleeve crew neck: $60
Hoodie: $85
Print + Apparel Packages
Own the full experience by bundling a signed, limited-edition print with exclusive apparel:
13” x 19” Print + Apparel:
T-shirt bundle: $390
Long sleeve bundle: $425
Hoodie bundle: $450
8.5” x 11” Print + Apparel:
T-shirt bundle: $265
Long sleeve bundle: $300
Hoodie bundle: $325
Support the Vision
Your purchase supports a larger mission: raising funds for New Orleans’ first hip-hop hotel and community center. This space will not only provide housing for street performers but also serve as a hub for hip-hop education, art, and community-building events. It will host after-school programs, financial literacy workshops, and hip-hop-centric art galleries and performances that unite and inspire the community.