Grandmaster Flash
Publisher
A & E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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The eight-part docuseries delves into the compelling, inspiring stories of some of hip-hop's most celebrated and groundbreaking artists in their own words. Narrated by renowned rapper Nas and featuring never-before-seen archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and collaborators, the hour-long episodes chronicle the rise of eight culture-defining hip-hop legends across multiple generations and styles, including Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe,...
Publisher
UMe
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
A compilation that has been curated to define the history of hip-hop over its evolution throughout the past 50 years. There are a number of artists who, while not licensable for this compilation, are among the Mt. Rushmore of iconic artists within the genre. We would be remiss to not acknowledge them, and their contribution to the art form. Respect. LL Cool J.; Dr. Dre; 2Pac. Eminem; Jay-Z; Drake; Travis Scott; Beastie Boys; Lil Wayne; Kendrick Lamar;...
15) Wild style
Publisher
Submarine Deluxe
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
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The slender story line of "Wild Style" features red-hot graffiti artist Zoro. He's got girl and family trouble, but is discovered by a reporter, and thus embarks on a journey from outsider to gallery artist. This low-budget art movie is almost documentary in that it includes a who's who of early hip-hop, which was a creative movement played out in Bronx basements, kitchens, dingy bars, and on stoops, one of many things to do on Saturday night. The...
Author
Publisher
Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
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This book "takes readers from 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present, with Shea Serrano ... discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music--from artists' backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles...