Music-Genres & Styles-Rap & Hip Hop

Hip-hop culture is experiencing a sea change today that has implications for evangelism, worship, and spiritual practices. Yet Christians have often failed to interpret this culture with sensitivity. Sociologist, preacher, pop-culture expert, and DJ Ralph Watkins understands that while there is room for a...

Authentically written with a gritty narrative, humorous anecdotes, and deep spiritual insights. How to Fight A Pig invites readers to join author and former rapper David Chatwood as he recounts the thrilling true story behind his legal battle with the city of Phoenix. Representing...

Is there too much violence in hip-hop music? What's the difference between Kimberly Jones and the artist Lil' Kim? Is hip-hop culture a "black" thing? Is it okay for N.W.A. to call themselves niggaz and for Dave Chappelle to call everybody bitches? These witty,...

The story of Snoop's musical and spiritual journey to Jamaica, reaching its culmination during the recording of his most recent album and captured in VICE and Snoopadelic Films documentary Reincarnated. Immediately following the death of longtime friend and collaborator Nate Dogg, Snoop headed to...

Featuring single-side drawings on 8.5x11" pages, Riskie Forever's Unauthorized Death Row Records Coloring Book is the hip-hop coloring book you've been waiting for! This coloring book has more than 40 original images of Death Row Records artists, including 2Pac, Snoop, Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre,...

"The Public Enemy mastermind combines art and hip-hop rhymes to provide his compelling, personal views on the chaotic years between 2020 and 2022. Though they often feel like diary entries, each installment has an overarching storyline and theme . . . In an engaging,...

True Life detailed story of the life of one of Hip-Hops favorite artist, BIG PUN and his little sister Nicole detailing the dysfunction, abuse, neglect and unstable environment they were surrounded by.Author: Nicole RodriguezISBN-10: 1667845179ISBN-13: 9781667845173Publisher: BookbabyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/24/2022Pages: 86Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 9.10h x...

'I was raised with an artist's mentality; my first 25 years were spent as somebody who wanted to live among graphics and artwork and illustration, and then for the next 30 years it was all music. Recently, I've reverted into the arts, combining all...

Tupac Shakur's most intimate and honest thoughts were uncovered only after his death with the instant classic The Rose That Grew from Concrete. His talent was unbounded -- a raw force that commanded attention and respect. His death was tAuthor: Tupac ShakurISBN-10: 0671028456ISBN-13: 9780671028459Publisher:...

Kendrick Lamar has established himself at the forefront of contemporary hip-hop culture. Artistically adventurous and socially conscious, he has been unapologetic in using his art form, rap music, to address issues affecting black lives while also exploring subjects fundamental to the human experience, such...

Hip Hop started on August 11th 1979 since then there have been countless hip hop groups but there can only be one greatest group of all time. Check out who was the#1 hip hop greatest group in hip hop history.Author: Rashad Skyla MitchellISBN-10: 1503149595ISBN-13:...

Explores multiple aspects of hip-hop archives in a global context, including methods of accumulation, curation, preservation, and digitization. This collection critically analyzes institutional power, geopolitical influences and the ideological implications associated with hip-hop culture's tensions with dominant social values. 16 b/w illus. New Books...

With pieces drawn from the extensive personal collection of Pharrell Williams, this is a stunning and unprecedented exploration of the "bling" in hip-hop culture and fashion. Few recording artists have had a greater hand in incorporating the culture of hip-hop into contemporary luxury than...

This fun and challenging game offers hip-hop listeners 200 questions to test their knowledge of the genre! Set includes: Trivia Deck: 50 full-color printed cards filled with trivia questions (4 per card, for a total of 200 questions) Range of Eras and Subjects: Questions...

The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as the most powerful force in pop culture--from the award-winning journalist behind All the Pieces Matter, the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire...

If you want to understand the Black experience in the US, you have to understand hip-hop. James Baldwin, in his famous talk ""The Struggle for the Artist's Integrity,"" suggests that ""the poets (by which I mean all artists) are finally the only people who...

"Raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history of the LA gangsta rap era." -- Kirkus, starred review A monumental, revealing narrative history about the legendary group of artists at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice...

Langston Collin Wilkins returns to the city where he grew up to illuminate the complex relationship between place, identity, and music in Houston's hip hop culture. Interviews with local rap artists, producers, and managers inform an exploration of how artists, audiences, music, and place...

Byron Crawford is the founder and editor of the pioneering hip-hop blog ByronCrawford.com: The Mindset of a Champion, and the author of the books The Mindset of a Champion: Your Favorite Rapper's Least Favorite Book, Infinite Crab Meats, and Nas Lost: A Tribute to...

The Mindset of a Champion follows the career of legendary blogger Byron Crawford a/k/a Bol, founder and editor of the eponymous hip-hop blog, from a dark, foul-smelling dorm room in the middle of nowhere, to his pioneering work in the field of online hip-hop...

The authorized biography of the legendary artist, Tupac Shakur, a "touching, empathetic portrait" (The New York Times) of his life and powerful legacy, fully illustrated with photos, mementos, handwritten poetry, musings, and more Artist, poet, actor, revolutionary, legendTupac Shakur is one of the greatest...

"What is Hip-Hop?" In order to answer this question, author Andrew J. Rausch interviewed 24 individuals whose creative expressions are intimately associated with the world of hip-hop music and culture. Those interviewed include emcees, DJs, producers, graffiti artists, poets, and journalists. Topics of these...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "One of hip-hop's greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes."--Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and Hamilton From one of our generation's most...

This timely reflection on male identity in America that explores the intersection of fatherhood, race, and hip-hop culture "is a page-turner...drenched in history and encompasses the energy, fire, and passion that is hip-hop" (D. Watkins, New York Times bestselling author). Just as his music...

From Biggie to Pac, Lil' Kim to Lauryn Hill, Hip-Hop Legends Alphabet features an A-Z of the OG MCs, DJs, and lyrical masterminds behind the freshest flows and dopest beats in music history. Written and illustrated to introduce hip-hop greats to a new generation...

Untangles the intricately knotted issues around hip-hop culture and its treatment of young black women Pimps Up, Ho's Down pulls at the threads of the intricately knotted issues surrounding young black women and hip hop culture. What unravels for Tracy D. Sharpley-Whiting is a...

--Selected for the In the Margins Book Awards 2024 Nonfiction Recommendation List"With his latest work of graphic nonfiction, Chuck D uses his art and hip-hop rhymes to show how the US has been held hostage by gun violence and a growing sense of hopelessness...

A sweeping survey of hip hop's resounding impact on contemporary art and culture across the past 20-plus yearsAccompanying a groundbreaking exhibition originating at the Baltimore Museum of Art, this book captures the extraordinary influence of hip hop, which has driven innovations in music, visual...

The Eighties ushered in hip hop's transformative journey from urban American infant to cultural juggernaut. As disco faded, this new musical style emerged from the underground party scene of New York's boroughs. Pioneering artists like Kurtis Blow, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Melle...

Co-authored by Hip-Hop legend LL COOL J, acclaimed journalist Vikki Tobak and Rock The Bells' editorial director Alec Banks, this momentous volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the influential culture, sound, and preeminent voices of American Hip-Hop music. LL COOL J Presents The Streets...

In the mid-90s, a Japanese prog rock star, an American visual artist, and their small team of collaborators made a colorful cartoon hip hop rhythm game that looked and played (and kicked! and punched!) like nothing else on the market. Initially dismissed by some...

The most in-depth look at West's life and career to date, Mark Beaumont's new book lifts the mask to expose the man behind the endless myths. Featuring quotes from all of the major players in West's life, Kanye West: God and Monster traces his...

"Music is simply the soul boiling over into sound. When you produce with this in mind, there is no way you'll ever miss the mark." Curtiss King: Producer. Rapper. Mentor to thousands of aspiring artists and entrepreneurs through his YouTube channel. His production credits...

HIP-HOP (AND OTHER THINGS) is the third book in the (And Other Things) series. The first two--Basketball (And Other Things) and Movies (And Other Things)--were both #1 New York Times bestsellers.Author: Shea SerranoISBN-10: 1668601478ISBN-13: 9781668601471Publisher: Hachette Book GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/26/2021Format: CDWeight: 0.49lbsSize: 5.64h x...

Hip-Hop en Fran軋is charts the emergence and development of hip-hop culture in France, French Caribbean, Qu饕ec, and Senegal from its origins until today. With essays by renowned hip-hop scholars and a foreword by Marcyliena Morgan, executive director of the Harvard University Hiphop Archive and...

The untold story of how breaking - one of the most widely practiced dance forms in the world today - began as a distinctly African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the 1970s. Breaking is the first and most widely practiced hip-hop...

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. How Hip Hop Became Hit Pop examines the programming practices at commercial radio stations in the 1980s and early 1990s...

Public Enemy are an American hip hop group, formed in New York in 1982, known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media. This account focuses on the highs and lows of their career, provides an overview of their album releases,...

Tupac: The Modern-Day Messiah is a courageous attempt to connect the late Tupac Shakur's intricate lyricism and profound interviews into a variety of societal flaws including, but not up to, racial oppression, police brutality, and economic inequality. Throughout the book, Andrew brings a unique...

Yonkers early Hip-Hop History - ( mid/late 70's) *Solo Sounds *The BedRock Crew *Just 4 *The Serious 3 *Wheels *Jackson St *King School. *Brown Eyes *Arthur's *School 12 What most have recently begun to realize and appreciate is the hip-hop music that comes from...

Cultural criticism and pop culture history intertwine in this important book, which dissects how hip hop has sidelined Black women's identity and emotional well-being. A "ride-or-die chick" is a woman who holds down her family and community. She's your girl that you can call...

The UK Breakin' Glossary of TermsCo-developed with Breakers across the UK.This book has been produced to support the teaching, learning and assessment processes of UK Breakin' members, reflecting the UK's experiences of Breakin'.We advise all members to take part in additional health and safety...

Greetings, Welcome to our February edition and join us in celebrating Black History MonthWe honor and respect all that have blazed the trail before us and contributed to the African American experience here in America and abroad!In this special edition we have some interesting...

Yes, it's true Over The Edge and Murder Dog have joined forces and we are re-purposing and releasing some of their amazing premium content. Murder Dog, the number one Hip Hop publication for underground Hip Hop for over twenty years, has a treasure trove...

I consider myself lucky to be born on the 29th of December in the year of 1970. On the other side of my Mother's womb awaited Afro's, bell bottoms, black power and soul music. However amidst the black love lay a dark cloud mixed...

My Rhyme Book is an essential tool for every musician and recording artist. At any moment in time an artist is looking for somewhere to jot down ideas on the go. Lyrical Exercise includes free helpful tips and everyday terms that will bring even...

Interviews with young Muslims in Chicago explore the complexity of identities formed at the crossroads of Islam and hip hop This groundbreaking study of race, religion and popular culture in the 21st century United States focuses on a new concept, "Muslim Cool." Muslim Cool...

An "impassioned tribute" (Publishers Weekly, starred review) to the most influential music culture today, Atlanta rap--a masterful, street-level story of art, money, race, class, and salvation from acclaimed New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli. From mansions to trap houses, office buildings to strip clubs,...

In "The Ten Dad Commandments, Fatherhood Through a Hip-Hop Lens", Esteban Serrano, a veteran Hip-Hop journalist and father of three, combines his love for rap with his passion for fatherhood. Esteban shows just how much the two have in common in this new book....

Kendrick Lamar has established himself at the forefront of contemporary hip-hop culture. Artistically adventurous and socially conscious, he has been unapologetic in using his art form, rap music, to address issues affecting black lives while also exploring subjects fundamental to the human experience, such...