CRRL My Librarian: Rapper's Delight: Hip-Hop History

by Mike D

Book - 2018

A beautiful, funny, and irreverent retrospective of the Beastie Boys, written by founding member Michael Diamond. A beautiful, funny, and irreverent retrospective of the Beastie Boys, written by founding member Michael Diamond. Show less

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Book of Rhymes

The Poetics of Hip Hop

by Bradley, Adam

Book - 2009

The definitive work on rap's use of language and complex lyricism to emerge as the last revolutionary step in poetry of the 20th century. The definitive work on rap's use of language and complex lyricism to emerge as the last revolutionary step in poetry of the 20th century. Show less

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Check the Technique

Liner Notes for Hip-hop Junkies

by Coleman, Brian

Book - 2007

An in-depth look at over 30 influential albums, made to be read as you listen to the records. An in-depth look at over 30 influential albums, made to be read as you listen to the records. Show less

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Decoded

by Jay-Z

Book - 2010

Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z delves into the stories behind his own lyrics, explaining how he rose above his circumstances to become one of the most successful rappers in history. Hip-hop mogul Jay-Z delves into the stories behind his own lyrics, explaining how he rose above his circumstances to become one of the most successful rappers in history. Show less

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Diary of A Madman

The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and the Roots of Southern Rap

by Scarface

Book - 2015

Geto Boys legend Scarface gets introspective about growing up in Houston, how he went from a rock-loving kid to hearing Run DMC for the first time, and his own hip-hop journey. Geto Boys legend Scarface gets introspective about growing up in Houston, how he went from a rock-loving kid to hearing Run DMC for the first time, and his own hip-hop journey. Show less

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Donuts

by Ferguson, Jordan

Book - 2014

An examination of how talented DJ James "J Dilla" Yancey made one of the most beautiful sampling mixtapes from his own deathbed. An examination of how talented DJ James "J Dilla" Yancey made one of the most beautiful sampling mixtapes from his own deathbed. Show less

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Gone 'til November

by Lil Wayne

Book - 2016

Lil Wayne's journal reflections during his eight-month incarceration following a 2010 gun charge. Lil Wayne's journal reflections during his eight-month incarceration following a 2010 gun charge. Show less

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Hip Hop Family Tree

1, 1970s-1981

by Piskor, Ed

Graphic Novel - 2013

Details the birth and rise of hip-hop music and culture in glorious full-colored artwork. First book in a series. Details the birth and rise of hip-hop music and culture in glorious full-colored artwork. First book in a series. Show less

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Ice

A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption : From South Central to Hollywood

by Ice-T

Book - 2011

Ice-T depicts his rise from struggling hustler and rapper to television stardom on Law & Order SVU. Ice-T depicts his rise from struggling hustler and rapper to television stardom on Law & Order SVU. Show less

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Illmatic

by Gasteier, Matthew

Book - 2009

Nas' stunning debut album is a landmark of East Coast hip-hop. Gasteier examines how the artist tapped into his youth and life to build a charismatic persona for years to come. Nas' stunning debut album is a landmark of East Coast hip-hop. Gasteier examines how the artist tapped into his youth and life to build a charismatic persona for years to come. Show less

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It Takes A Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back

by Weingarten, Christopher R.

Book - 2010

Public Enemy was revolutionary both in their politics and sound. Weingarten explores the group's sampling and production techniques, which were more focused on commanding attention and respect than making anyone dance. Public Enemy was revolutionary both in their politics and sound. Weingarten explores the group's sampling and production techniques, which were more focused on commanding attention and respect than making anyone dance. Show less

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Mo' Meta Blues

The World According to Questlove

by Questlove

Book - 2013

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, drummer for the legendary band The Roots, recalls his youth in West Philly, his interest in music from an early age, and his experiences working in the music industry. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, drummer for the legendary band The Roots, recalls his youth in West Philly, his interest in music from an early age, and his experiences working in the music industry. Show less

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Paul's Boutique

by LeRoy, Dan

Book - 2006

This look at the Beastie Boys' pioneering second album documents the group's move away from Def Jam to Capitol Records as well as their attempt to change their frat boy image. This look at the Beastie Boys' pioneering second album documents the group's move away from Def Jam to Capitol Records as well as their attempt to change their frat boy image. Show less

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Purpose

An Immigrant's Story

by Jean, Wyclef

Book - 2012

Wyclef Jean documents his life from his early childhood in Haiti to his incredible success with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel in The Fugees and beyond. Wyclef Jean documents his life from his early childhood in Haiti to his incredible success with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel in The Fugees and beyond. Show less

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The Rose That Grew From Concrete

by Shakur, Tupac

Book - 1999

Tupac's personal collection of poetry. Tupac's personal collection of poetry. Show less

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Somebody Scream!

Rap Music's Rise to Prominence in the Aftershock of Black Power

by Reeves, Marcus

Book - 2009

Marcus Reeves looks at the progression of civil rights through a hip-hop lens, focusing on ten artists and how they relate to the greater movement. Marcus Reeves looks at the progression of civil rights through a hip-hop lens, focusing on ten artists and how they relate to the greater movement. Show less

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The Tao of Wu

by RZA

Book - 2009

The founder of the Wu-Tang Clan shares his strategy that led a collective of young men from Staten Island to become the highest-selling emcees of their time. The founder of the Wu-Tang Clan shares his strategy that led a collective of young men from Staten Island to become the highest-selling emcees of their time. Show less

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