This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History
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Foreword by Shepard Fairey . As featured in Best stocking-filler books of 2017 - The Guardian If you want to understand our culture. To learn knowledge itself. Truth about the art form of poetry in motion. The struggle of our community through rhyme and rhythm. This is the book that inspired me long before I found my place in hip-hop. The power of self-expression. Unapologetically. Taught by the teacher himself. Chuck D!!! Kendrick Lamar This book is required reading for those who claim to know hip-hop, love hip-hop, and want their information from a true Master and General of the hip-hop culture...Public Enemy #1, Chuck D! Ice-T Chuck D wasn't put here to play any games. He created the greatest hip-hop album in my opinion to date, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back . But the very first minute he sonically appeared to us, I knew rap was changed forever. Power, awareness, strength, and militancy is his stance in a world obsessed with punishing poor people. I knew he would righteously and boldly die so that a little young boy he didn't even know from Queensbridge could live. He attacked wickedness head-on being the rappin' rhino terror that he is. He represented for all of us putting his life on the line and making the right music fighting for hip hop, the youth, truth, and justice. Chuck D made the lane for people like me to walk. Nas Reading this book is like reliving my life all over again. Chuck D is Dope!!! LL Cool J In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip-hop and rap have become a billion-pound worldwide cultural phenomenon that reaches well beyond music, into fashion, movies, art and politics. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre - until now. This massive compendium details the most iconic moments and influential songs in the genre's recorded history, from Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'" to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar's verse on "Control." Also included are key events in hip-hop history, from Grandmaster Flash's first scratch through to Tupac's holographic appearance at Coachella. Throughout the book, Chuck offers an insider's perspective on the chart toppers, artists and key moments. Illustrating the pages are more than 150 portraits from mADurgency, an artist collective specialising in art and design for the hip-hop community. Review: Great read - An excellent read, packed full of Hip Hop history from one of Hip Hop's all time greats Chuck D. Review: A great reference book - Brilliant book, full of references and information, easy to read
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 319 Reviews |
D**N
Great read
An excellent read, packed full of Hip Hop history from one of Hip Hop's all time greats Chuck D.
M**W
A great reference book
Brilliant book, full of references and information, easy to read
D**N
Upside Down
Is anyone else's copy printed upside down?
S**N
A cracking read
A comprehensive guide to all you need to know about rap music with a little helpful info from the legendary Chuck D. A must for all fans of the genre.
F**O
Happy with it thanks 👍🏻
Happy with it thanks 👍🏻
A**E
Great extensive reference book.
A great extensive reference book.
M**.
Excellent Book
Fantastic Book encompassing 40 years of Hip Hop & Rap, A great point of reference for A Real Hip Hop Head or someone new to Hip Hop. Excellent Artwork from many artists including the Legendary artist ASKEM with a myriad of his signature artwork.
A**A
Day by day
This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History This is a great fun book if you do literally want a blow-by-blow daily account of the hip hop history. It contains a brief overview of many individuals, events and incidents - though of course each is covered only very briefly because there are so many individual entries. It’s a chunky coffee table book on good quality paper with stylish design that would make a great gift to someone who’s interested in finding out a bit more about hip hop - or middle-aged people wanting to reminisce about their youth! For sale at the time of writing this review at £16.74 (RRP £30).
P**P
Great Book
This book covers the whole history of hip hop. The fact is was written by Chuck D who is one of the forefathers of the 80s movement makes it even better. Even has his own quotes. Great book for you to learn the history of the genre.
P**N
Habe keine Ahnung von Hiphop aber ein Freund hat sich gefreut wie Bolle
Ich selbst kann mit Hiphop und Rap nichts anfangen. Echt gar nichts. Public Enemy, Run DMC, LL Cool J, Beastie Boys und natürlich auch die Fat Boys waren zwar Begleiter meiner Jugend aber so richtig warm geworden bin ich damit nie. Dann hab ich letztens was von nem Typ namens Eminem gehört, das fand ich ganz OK, weil das angenehm aggressiv und gleichzeitig melodisch klang. Das war's. Ich bin mehr so der Rock'n'Roll Typ. Ein Freund von mir ist allerdings -- gelinde gesagt -- Hiphop-Fanatiker. Er nahm mich vor ein paar Jahren mit zu PE in Berlin und schleuste mich letztes Jahr mit auf das Berliner Konzert der Prophets of Rage (Ja, beides mit Chuck D.!). Konvertiert bin ich trotzdem nicht. Dann stand der Geburtstag dieses besagten Freundes an und ich suchte nach einem passenden Geschenk. Irgendwas mit "Hiphop" sollte es sein. Als ich dieses Buch sah, war die Suche sofort beendet. Die Schlagwörter "Von Chuck D" und "Hip-Hop History" reichten mir aus, um zu wissen, dass dies nicht mehr zu toppen wäre. Bei der Übergabe war er erstmal sprachlos, dann hat er sich gefreut wie ein kleines Kind das den Weihnachtsmann auf dem Osterhasen reiten sieht. War offenbar ein Erfolg. Zum Buch selbst kann ich nichts weiter sagen, ausser das es groß und schwer ist, viele Seiten hat und viele, viele Namen und Titel enthält, die mir völlig unbekannt sind. Für Fans des Genre wahrscheinlich jetzt schon eine Art Bibel.
E**O
Le meilleur dictionnaire de l’histoire du Hip hop
Livre magnifique avec la signature de Chuck D
C**.
Enciclopedia del hip-hop
Una enciclopedia casi. La bomba, y las ilustraciones geniales!
M**A
DOPE!
Amazing book filled with great hip hop history. This book is a must have in your library...👍🏽👍🏽
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