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      By Abrams, Jonathan P. D., 1984-
       2022., Crown Call No: 782.421649    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: "The essential oral history of hip-hop, from its origins on the playgrounds of the Bronx to its reign as the most powerful force in pop culture-from the award-winning journalist behind All the Pieces Matter, the New York Times bestselling oral history of The Wire. The music that we would later know as hip-hop was born at a party in the Bronx in the summer of 1973. Now, fifty years later, it's the most popular genre in America and its electric impact on contemporary music is likened to that of jazz on the first half of the twentieth century. And yet, despite its tremendous influence, the voices of many of hip-hop's pioneers have never been thoroughly catalogued-and some are at risk of being lost forever. Now, in The Come Up, Jonathan Abrams offers the most comprehensive account so far of hip-hop's rise, told in the voices of the people who made it happen. Abrams traces how the genre grew out of the resourcefulness of an overlooked population amid the decay of the South Bronx, and from there how it overflowed into the other boroughs and then across the nation-from parks onto vinyl, below to the Mason-Dixon line, to the West Coast through gangster rap and G-funk, and then across generations. In more than 300 interviews conducted over three years, Abrams has captured the stories of the DJs, label executives, producers, and artists who both witnessed and made the history of hip-hop. He has on record Grandmaster Caz detailing hip-hop's infancy, Edward "Duke Bootee" Fletcher describing the origins of "The Message," DMC narrating his introduction of hip-hop to the mainstream, Ice Cube recounting N.W.A's breakthrough and breakup, Kool Moe Dee elaborating on his Grammys boycott, and many more key players. And he has conveyed with singular vividness the drive, the stakes, and the relentless creativity that ignited one of the greatest revolutions in modern music. The Come Up is an important contribution to the historical record and an exhilarating behind-the-scenes account of how hip-hop came to rule the world"--
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      By Tobak, Vikki  Questlove
       [2018], Clarkson Potter/Publishers Call No: 782.42164 9   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: ". . . an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries--their contact sheets. Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 photo shoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, this . . . book takes readers on a chronological journey from old-school to alternative hip-hop, and from analog to digital photography"--Front endpaper.
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      By Lowe, Alexander
       Juvenile Call No: 796.323    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is one of the NBA's . . . scorers. Learn how he became a superstar and see what he does on and off the court to be the best.
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      By Peppas, Lynn
       c2012., Juvenile, Crabtree Pub. Co. Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Superstars!Summary Note: Profiles the rise to fame of Drake, chronicling his entertainment career from his acting days to his current gig as a rapper who has worked with Jay-Z and Eminem.
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      By Sanna, Lindsey
       c2008., Juvenile, Mason Crest Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Hip-hopSummary Note: Profiles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist "The Game."
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      By Lil Wayne
       [2016]., Adult, A Plume Book Call No: B WAY    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: The rap superstar details the circumstances that led to his year-long incarceration at Rikers Island and his experiences during his imprisonment, sharing insights into his daily rituals, interactions with other inmates, and efforts to stay positive.
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      By Ross, Rick, 1976-  Martinez-Belkin, Neil
       [2019]., Hanover Square Press Call No: MEMOIR NF ROS    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Summary Note: "Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his early childhood, his tumultuous adolescence and his dramatic ascendancy in the world of hip-hop. Born William Leonard Roberts II, Ross grew up 'across the bridge,' in a Miami at odds with the glitzy beaches, nightclubs and yachts of South Beach. In the aftermath of the 1980 race riots and the Mariel boatlift, Ross came of age at the height of the city's crack epidemic, when home invasions and execution-style killings were commonplace. Still, in the midst of the chaos and danger that surrounded him, Ross flourished, first as a standout high school football player and then as a dope boy in Carol City's notorious Matchbox housing projects. All the while he honed his musical talent, overcoming setback after setback until a song called 'Hustlin' changed his life forever."--Dust jacket.
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      By New York Times Company
       2019., In association with The Rosen Pub. Group, : In association with The Rosen Pub. Group Call No: 782.4 LAM   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Public profiles.Summary Note: "When Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his album 'DAMN,' critics announced that the award represented a belated acknowledgement of the cultural importance of hip-hop as a genre. The articles in this volume, ranging from music reviews to profiles, show the lives and careers of prominent hip-hop artists, including the controversies of Kanye West and the successes of Drake. The impact of these artists can be felt in the spheres of fashion, art, literature, and politics as well as in every sphere of music"--Provided by the publisher.
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      By Schaller, Bob
       c2009, Greenwood Press Call No: B    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Greenwood biographiesSummary Note: Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and relate topics. Includes a time line.
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      By Grucella, Ethan
       2012., Juvenile, Gareth Stevens Pub. Call No: B   Edition: 1st ed.    Availability:1 of 1     At Location(s) Series Title: Hip-hop headlinersSummary Note: Presents a simple biography of hip hop artist Kanye West chronicling his rise to fame. Features color photographs, a timeline, a glossary, and sources of more information.