The Gold Standard

Roc Nation exec and lifelong fan and curator of hip-hop culture "Lenny S." presents dynamic photos of today's most popular celebrities and influencers, set on the iconic gold couch in his office, offering a fresh lens on what excellence means in today's pop culture landscape.

Lenny S. has helped shape modern hip-hop culture as we know it. A veteran music biz executive as well-known for his love of photography—nicknamed "Kodak Lens"—as for his ability to craft successful marketing campaigns for stars like Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, and the brightest names in music, sports, fashion, film, and television. With friends like the Carters, LeBron James, and A$AP Rocky, he has been inspired to captured key moments in their glamorous lives with his camera. And when his illustrious guests stop by his Roc Nation office, Lenny picks up his camera and asks them to strike a pose on the gold leather sofa where he holds court.

In The Gold Standard, Lenny S. presents these rare pics of today's brightest stars—inspired, playful, standing on business, and elevating the game. In this stunning compilation, readers can explore and celebrate what greatness looks like in today’s world of glamour and glitz."Lenny S." Santiago is a veteran music business executive. Born and raised in the Bronx, the birthplace of hip-hop, Lenny got his start in street promotions before snagging a once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunity at Roc-A-Fella Records, woking with Jay-Z. Lenny did A&R on several albums with the iconic rapper and expanded his hitmaker status with artists like The Roots, Ghostface Killah, DJ Khaled, and Jadakiss. As SVP of A&R and Artist Management at Roc Nation, Lenny S. has signed groundbreaking acts like Vic Mensa, Justine Skye, and Rapsody, while managing hip-hop heavyweights like Fabolous, Meek Mill, and Tristan Mack Wilds. In addition to his credits as a veteran music business executive, Lenny S. is well-known for his passion for photography, garnering the nickname "Kodak Lens" while documenting iconic moments in hip-hop culture with unprecedented access to today's top-tier talent.