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21 Hustle
What will the world be like twenty years from now? What if a quick-witted sarcastic sportswriter for the remaining black-owned newspaper in NYC awakes from a coma to find the future of Africa has now been placed on his shoulders? Can he fight off covert agents, fear of commitment, and the pressure of escaping the "Hood" long enough to deliver a mythical staff necessary to save the continent amidst the world basketball championships in Sudan? These are only part of the hood-thentic, futuristic, mythological and spiritual ordeals that Ellis Rey, former near-great hoop star and hiphop-fiend-turned-sports writer must resolve in 21 Hustle-a.k.a. The Funkyhiphoopnautic,a fast-moving, funny, yet intense gaze into one of our possible near futures.
Hip Hop Underground
Race and authenticity in America, explored through the Bay Area's multiracial underground hip hop scene.
Decoded
Updated with 3 new songs, this is the intimate, first-person chronicle of the life and work of Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn's notorious Marcy Projects, now known to many as the greatest rapper alive. Told through lyrics, images and personal narrative, Decoded shares the story of Jay-Z's life through the 10 codes that define him, giving an unparalleled insight into his background, influences and the artistic process that shapes his work. Each chapter features a highly personal narrative section followed by a visually captivating selection of his most famous and provocative lyrics underlining the chapter's themes, along with Jay-Z's own 'decoding' of each lyric, uncovering the wordplay and stories behind the song. This is a brilliant insight into the art and poetry of hip-hop, as well as the life of one of the genre's greatest artists.
50 Years of Hip-Hop Business
In "50 Years of Hip-Hop Business: Reclaiming the Beat; The Journey from Exploitation to Empowerment," we embark on a captivating journey through the heart and soul of hip-hop, where rhythm, rhyme, and business acumen have converged to shape a multi-billion-dollar industry. This book delves into the history of hip-hop business, chronicling both its successes and the pitfalls of deals that have shaped its trajectory. Yet, "50 Years of Hip-Hop Business" doesn't just dwell on the past; it looks to the future. It candidly addresses the exploitation that has plagued hip-hop artists, past and present, and navigates the intricacies of 360 deals. It is a call to action, urging artists to take back ow...
The Real Hiphop
Project Blowed is a legendary hiphop workshop based in Los Angeles. It began in 1994 when a group of youths moved their already renowned open-mic nights from the Good Life, a Crenshaw district health food store, to the KAOS Network, an arts center in Leimert Park. The local freestyle of articulate, rapid-fire, extemporaneous delivery, the juxtaposition of meaningful words and sounds, and the way that MCs followed one another without missing a beat, quickly became known throughout the LA underground. Leimert Park has long been a center of African American culture and arts in Los Angeles, and Project Blowed inspired youth throughout the city to consider the neighborhood the epicenter of their ...
Necessary Noise
Written by a scholar and activist in the center of the current public policy debate in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Necessary Noise presents a compelling view on the uneasy balance of accomplishing change through art against the unsteady background of war.
The Sociolinguistics of Hip-hop as Critical Conscience
This book adopts a sociolinguistic perspective to trace the origins and enduring significance of hip-hop as a global tool of resistance to oppression. The contributors, who represent a range of international perspectives, analyse how hip-hop is employed to express dissatisfaction and dissent relating to such issues as immigration, racism, stereotypes and post-colonialism. Utilising a range of methodological approaches, they shed light on diverse hip-hop cultures and practices around the world, highlighting issues of relevance in the different countries from which their research originates. Together, the authors expand on current global understandings of hip-hop, language and culture, and underline its immense power as a form of popular culture through which the disenfranchised and oppressed can gain and maintain a voice. This thought-provoking edited collection is a must-read for scholars and students of linguistics, race studies and political activism, and for anyone with an interest in hip-hop.
The G-Code
"The G-Code: Behind the Bars", is a manual that outlines a path to success in the corporate world utilizing lessons taught by some of the greatest writers/poets of the 20th century. Described as: A hip-hop connoisseur's guide through corporate America. This literary offering provides a unique audiovisual experience. It's more than a book, it's an experience.
Hip Hop Kru Zade
Try to uncover the truth before forming misconceptions about people based on prejudice, ignorance, or cliches. What constitutes Hip Hop Culture? Hiphop is a refined way of living. It's a global civilization. What influences its language, cuisine, and entrepreneurial drive? How did Hip Hop originate, and who were its earliest trailblazers? Why does it face prejudice? Is playing loud rap music or creating diss tracks enough to be considered a Hiphoppa? Does rapping imply a degenerate? Who is a skilled lyricist? What does cultural graffiti represent? Who is considered a DeeJay? Do fans, Emcees, and adherents of Hip Hop always have to conform to criminal, exploitative, and rebellious archetypes?...
