"The definitive history of an underdocumented music genre, The VIBE History of Hip Hop tells the full story of this grassroots cultural movement, from its origins on the streets of the Bronx to its explosion as an international phenomenon. Illustrated with almost 200 photos, and…
He's sold over 15 million albums, won Grammys and other awards, starred in popular movies and television shows, and brought the Dirty South style of hip-hop music to audiences far and wide. Chris Bridges grew up loving hip-hop and house parties, but it wasn't until he changed hi…
Highlights the life and career of the rapper and actor.
""Screw music doesn't peak. It just grinds." DJ Screw was a Houston DJ who became famous in the 1990s for slowing down rap songs (think: playing a 45 rpm record at 33 1/3 speed), and repeating key lyrics, while local rappers sometimes freestyled over the instrumental portions of…
"This book presents the narratives and voices of young, mostly male practitioners of hip hop culture in Delhi, India. Through a combination of linguistic ethnography, sociolinguistics and discourse studies, the book addresses issues including gender and sexuality, identity const…
"This book presents the narratives and voices of young, mostly male practitioners of hip hop culture in Delhi, India. Through a combination of linguistic ethnography, sociolinguistics and discourse studies, the book addresses issues including gender and sexuality, identity const…
In his autobiography, YouTube personality, actor, and rap musician Yousef Erakat opens up about his struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and addiction.
"Gucci Mane began writing his memoir in a maximum-security federal prison. Released in 2016, he emerged radically transformed. He was sober, smiling, focused, and positive -- a far cry from the Gucci Mane of years past. Born in rural Bessemer, Alabama, Radric Delantic Davis beca…
The highly anticipated memoir from Gucci Mane, "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times).For the first time Gucci Mane tells his story in his own words. It is the captivating life of an artist who forged an unlikely path to stardom and personal re…
The highly anticipated memoir from Gucci Mane, "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his story in his own words. It is the captivating life of an artist who forged an unlikely path to stardom and personal r…
The highly anticipated memoir from Gucci Mane, "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times). For the first time Gucci Mane tells his story in his own words. It is the captivating life of an artist who forged an unlikely path to stardom and personal r…
For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. This is the highly anticipated memoir from "one of hip-hop's most prolific and admired artists" (The New York Times). The platinum-selling rapper began writing his remarkable autobiography in a maximu…
Details the daily exchange and special bond between the author and Tupac Shakur, which commenced during his stay at Riker's Island, in this powerful collection of personal letters, original poems, and intimate conversations that provides rare insight into the thoughts and aspira…
Details the daily exchange and special bond between the author and Tupac Shakur, which commenced during his stay at Riker's Island, in this powerful collection of personal letters, original poems, and intimate conversations that provides rare insight into the thoughts and aspira…