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The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique (33 1/3)

11 reviews
Dan Leroy

Continuum, 2006

I had a huge, ecstatic review all planned out for "Paul's Boutique"...
... and then I came here and read the unanimous 5-star reviews and agree with all of them. There's not much I can add that wouldn't be redundant. Except to say that "Paul's Boutique" -- one of my favorite albums -- has always kind of been shrouded in mystery. The album may be dense with information, but there's not a lot of background that I could find. This book changes all that. It is ...

Live at the Fillmore East: A Photographic Memoir

15 reviews
Amalie R. Rothschild, Ruth Gruber

Da Capo Press, 2000

WOW -- talk about a flashback!
I frequented the Fillmore almost every Friday night for at least three years. I was looking for an extra gift for my husband (also a former FE attendee) and thought this would be perfect. When it arrived the other day, I could not wait to give it to him. I opened the box and we immediately started perusing the book cover to cover and reminiscing about times that were pure magic and joy. ...

Tupac Shakur

73 reviews
"Vibe" Magazine

Plexus Publishing Ltd, 1997

Tupac Shakur Book Is A Must-Buy!
As a massive fan of the late great Tupac Shakur, there are few publishings that capture as much information and insight into his life and career as this amazing book from the good people at Vibe Magazine. Consisting of every Vibe article and interview written on Shakur between 1994-97, this gives even the most casual of Pac's fans more information than they could ever dream of. With features on ...

Lyrical Swords: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix

13 reviews
Adisa Banjoko

YinSumi Press, 2004

Hip Hop Heart and Soul
This books touches on the spiritual aspects of Rap and Hip Hop. The perspective of the book examines a viewpoint that many writers have overlooked in past publications. A world view of the Hip Hop spirit, it acknowledges the music and culture in relationship to religion, specifically Islam and yoga as the book look to an inner space. Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix looks to the heart and soul of ...

Tupac Shakur Legacy

12 reviews
Jamal Joseph

Atria, 2006

A beautful book; innovative auto/biography
I bought this book for my son-in-law who is much interested in Tupac. When I opened it, I was amazed at how beautifully put together the book is. It has an innovative, creative format which combines story, photo, and the primary source materials of his life. I know this is probably a pretty academic review--but really, this is a creative, gorgeous, well- designed auto/biography. Excellent.

Revelations: There's a Light After the Lime

57 reviews
Pastor Mason Betha

Atria, 2001

The Book is onTime
In the times that we live in God is raising up soldier like Pastor Mason Betha, who stand boldly, unashame, not compromising the message. The message is very much ontime. People are thirsting for the truth. Here in this book it is given very plainly without any sugar coating. Truly a last day Prophet walking amoungts us.

Wu Tang Manual: Enter the 36 Chambers

29 reviews
RZA, Chris Norris, ...

San Val, 2004

Best documentary on the Wu, even better than a video.
Great read, amazing stories, breakdowns of the most famous lyrics and the mathematics of it all. As a long time Wu fan, I have read and seen almost every documentary type thing that has come out about them, and none of them were even close to the Wu-Tang Manual. This is a book that I flipped through when it first came out at the bookstore, and immediately was compelled to buy it. If you are ...

Death Around the Corner

28 reviews
C-Murder

Vibe, 2007

wow
ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW! THIS BOOK IS DEEP! AMAZINGLY WRITTEN BY THE MIND OF ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED AND TROUBLED ARTIST EVER! ITS NOT JUST ANOTHER "GHETTO STORY". THIS BOOK REALLY HITS HOME EVEN THOUGH I'M FROM THE KENSINGTON AREA OF PHILLY (NOT CP3) JUST BUY THIS BOOK! ITS NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING!

It's Just Begun: The Epic Journey of Dj Disco Wiz, Hip Hop's First Latino Dj

30 reviews
Ivan Sanchez, Luis Cedeño

Miss Rosen Editions, 2009

WOW! Buy the book...you won't be dissapointed
This book was recommend to me in passing and I bought it as an add-on to an Amazon order (to get my free shipping). Being sick with the flu SUCKS, but it gives you time to catch up on reading and things. So I picked up this book today and read it in one sitting which is very, very, very rare for me (I'm a slow reader who loses interest easily). It was not what I expected...that is to say another ...

Ego Trip's Book of Rap Lists

23 reviews
Sacha Jenkins, Elliott Wilson, ...

St. Martin's Griffin, 1999

best rap book: funny and complete
this is the best rap book you can find. it's made of many list for different subjects. perfect quality and GREAT design, every page is different from the previous. this is a must if you love hip hop

Unsigned Hype: A Novel

11 reviews
Booker T. Mattison

Revell, 2009

Outstanding story telling.....
Though "Unsigned Hype" by Booker T. Mattison is considered fiction, any person inside or outside of Hip Hop will be able to relate to this achievement in literature. Terror Tory's journey to success contains many nuggets of wisdom along the way. Excellent examples of the psyche and mindsets of the various ways people view the concept of religion and even the stereo types associated with ...

It's Bigger Than Hip Hop: The Rise of the Post-Hip-Hop Generation

6 reviews
M.K. Asante Jr.

St. Martin's Griffin, 2009

WAKE UP!!!!!!!!!!
M.K. Asante Jr. is a gem. His book It's Bigger Than Hip Hop is one of the most in depth investigative books from our own community in quite some time. Asante's writing style is reminiscent of the great James Baldwin. The ancestors are watching and speak through Asante. Hip Hop has become one of the most financially successful music genres of an entire century. Hip Hop reaches all ages, ...

The Billboard Book of Top 40 R and B and Hip-Hop Hits

9 reviews
Joel Whitburn

Billboard Books, 2005

This is definitely a "back in the day" compilation
I highly recommend this book to any fan of the music genres charted in Billboard's R&B Top 40. If you grew up on music like this, it's perfect for review during the years when you were in school--no matter if it was back in the 40s, 60s, 90s or 00s. You'll be surprised of all the music you have forgotten, you'll then find yourself looking for it to bring back fond memories. If, like me, ...

Hip-Hop U.S. History: The New and Innovative Approach to Learning American History (Flocabulary Study Guides)

7 reviews
Blake Harrison, Alexander Rappaport

Cider Mill Press, 2007

so much fun
I found this while searching for clean, authentic hip-hop for my first grader. He loves the beat but radio lyrics are too risque and "kid" hip hop is a little too sugary. This sounds like the radio but has totally clean lyrics, that are educational to boot. Not that I'd consider it an alternative to school - but he does enjoy following along in the book and reading the historical support ...

Back In The Day: My Life And Times With Tupac Shakur

10 reviews
Darrin Keith Bastfield

Da Capo Press, 2003

A different view of Tupac (RIP)
I liked this book quite a bit. Mainly because it offered a different perspective than most other books about Tupac. This book was written by a teenage friend who experieced the same things Tupac himself experienced. They 'shared the struggle' of trying to better themselves in a very harsh environment. This book shows the almost relentless passion Tupac had to try and influence the world around ...

The Commandments of R&B Drumming: A Comprehensive Guide to Soul, Funk and Hip Hop

8 reviews
Zoro

Alfred Publishing Co., Inc., 1998

5 Stars aren't near enough! How about 10!!!
Zoro, who is well respected in the drumming community, takes you through the evolution of R&B music with information about the drummers who laid down the groove, discographies of great albums, and lists of must-know tunes for the working drummer. The Chapters take you through the evolution of feels with lots of groove exercises and transcriptions of tunes typical of the feel/style. Not only ...

The Lil' Bow Wow Scrapbook

8 reviews
Mary Ann Cassata

Ballantine Books, 2001

Hottest Teen Heartthrob Since Michael Jackson
Lil Bow Wow is hot from is Cornrolls down to his Air 1's. No one can deny his talent for music and Basketball. And now that is first book dropped his reputation has gone sky high. If you like the book you will love "Beware of Dog" and "Doggy Bag" Also Bow Wow will be staring in a movie called "Like Mike". The book is blazing. IF there's something you don't know about Shad Moss you can find it in ...

The Tao of Wu

9 reviews
The RZA

Riverhead Hardcover, 2009

What a master piece
This book is a must read for Wu-tang fans and other open minded people. I could not put this book down the first day I got it. I have now studied it for a week. Rza does a great job explaining religion, history and life it's self. This book really moved me more than anything I've picked up in a while. Thank you RZA. Peace

Unbelievable: The Life, Death, and Afterlife of the Notorious B.I.G.

9 reviews
C Coker

Rebound by Sagebrush, 2004

CHRISTOPHER WALLACE A.K.A. THE REALEST
This book is Big as biggie smallz, i always respected Biggie smallz and i always wanted to know who really was Christopher wallace and when you read it you just fell pain for his mother, cause christopher was the son every mother want to have, this nigga could have done everything to see the people around him happy, when you read this you see how Biggie would never done nothing whrong to 2pac ...

"You Better Work!": Underground Dance Music in New York (Music/Culture)

8 reviews
Kai Fikentscher

Wesleyan, 2000

Accessible and Insightful
Kai's work is a rarity in ethnomusicology; it's accessible, entertaining, and enjoyable to read. His inclusion of 12 inch singles, top UDM charts, DJ and equipment photographs, in addition to his on personal exposes in relationship to the house scene in NYC make this study a rarity within a discipline full of bickerings over authenticity, theoretical concepts and musical hierarchies. "You ...