Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Can't stop, won't stop Can't stop, won't stop Jeff Chang,D.J. Kool Herc Forged in the fires of the Bronx and Kingston, Jamaica, hip-hop has been a generation-defining global movement. In a post-civil rights era rapidly transformed by deindustrialization and globalization… OL15835141W
Queens reigns supreme Queens reigns supreme Ethan Brown Provides an inside look at the hip-hop scene, from its beginnings in the drug-infested streets of southeast Queens in the 1980s to the present, chronicling the rise and fall of rap artists and hustle… OL15844752W
Decoded Decoded Jay-Z "A collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time"--Front cove… OL16266634W
Hip hop family tree Hip hop family tree Ed Piskor "Book 2 covers the early years of 1981-1983, when Hip Hop has made a big transition from the parks and rec rooms to downtown clubs and vinyl records. The performers make moves to separate themselves … OL19662522W
Contact High Contact High Vikki Tobak Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop is an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries--their contact sheets. Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 … OL19677702W
She begat this She begat this Joan Morgan "Celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the acclaimed and influential debut album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill with this eye-opening and moving exploration of Lauryn Hill and her remarkable artist… OL19761460W
The concise guide to hip-hop music The concise guide to hip-hop music Paul Edwards In this comprehensive, accessible guide, Paul Edwards breaks down the difference between old school and new school, recaps the biggest influencers of the genre, and sets straight the myths and miscon… OL19995734W
Bust a Move #2 (Hip-Hop Kidz) Bust a Move #2 (Hip-Hop Kidz) Jasmine Beller No sooner is the date announced for the World Hip-Hop Championship than does everything verge on falling apart. Devane is still on probation, and Da Bomb, one of the group's core members, disappears … OL8160600W
Hip-hop history Hip-hop history Wendy Garofoli "Describes the history of hip-hop"--Provided by publisher. OL8815005W