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Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

par Dan Charnas ...

Lu par Dan Charnas ...

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14 heure 52 min

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge... ... En savoir plus

$43.99 CAD

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge...
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

par Jeff Pearlman ...

Lu par James Shippy ...

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16 heure 48 min

“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman delivers rich, engrossing, and fascinating new details about Shakur’s life and legacy—not just once or twice—but throughout each lively page...This is the type of needed journalism, reporting, and ... En savoir plus

$50.99 CAD

“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman delivers rich, engrossing, and fascinating new details about Shakur’s life and legacy—not just once or twice—but throughout each lively page...This is the type of needed journalism, reporting, and
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The Gospel According to DMX

(Foreword by Rakim)

par DMX ...

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2 heure 30 min

A posthumous book from hip-hop legend DMX that brings readers into the heart of his faith—a raw, redemptive collection of prayers and never-before-seen spiritual writings revealing the struggle and hope behind one of music’s most uncompromising voices. Authorized by the Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons and carefully curated by co-administrators Desiree Lindstrom and Sasha Simmons, and featuring a ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

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A posthumous book from hip-hop legend DMX that brings readers into the heart of his faith—a raw, redemptive collection of prayers and never-before-seen spiritual writings revealing the struggle and hope behind one of music’s most uncompromising voices. Authorized by the Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons and carefully curated by co-administrators Desiree Lindstrom and Sasha Simmons, and featuring a
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Chuck D. Presents This Day in Rap and Hip Hop History

par Chuck D ...

Lu par Chuck D, Shepard Fairey, D.R.E.S. tha BEATnik ...

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13 heure 10 min

A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now.Based on Chuck's long-running show on Rapstation.com, this ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now.Based on Chuck's long-running show on Rapstation.com, this
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Whatever You Say I Am

The Life and Times of Eminem

par Anthony Bozza ...

Lu par Josh Hamilton ...

Version Abrégée

5 heure 30 min

does eminem matter?On assignment for his first cover story for Rolling Stone, the very first national cover story on Eminem, Anthony Bozza met a young blond kid, a rapper who would soon take the country by storm. But back in 1999, Eminem was just beginning to make waves among suburban white teenagers as his first single, “My Name Is,” went into heavy rotation on MTV.Who could have predicted that ... En savoir plus

$12.95 CAD

does eminem matter?On assignment for his first cover story for Rolling Stone, the very first national cover story on Eminem, Anthony Bozza met a young blond kid, a rapper who would soon take the country by storm. But back in 1999, Eminem was just beginning to make waves among suburban white teenagers as his first single, “My Name Is,” went into heavy rotation on MTV.Who could have predicted that
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Grime Kids

The Inside Story of the Global Grime Takeover

par DJ Target ...

Lu par DJ Target ...

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7 heure 54 min

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire'Sharp and nostalgic' The ObserverA group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming... ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

NOW A MAJOR BBC DRAMA, AVAILABLE TO WATCH ON BBC THREE NOW'An essential read for anyone with the slightest interest in the birth of Grime' The Wire'Sharp and nostalgic' The ObserverA group of kids in the 90s had a dream to make their voice heard - and this book documents their seminal impact on today's pop culture.DJ Target grew up in Bow under the shadow of Canary Wharf, with money looming...
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Inner City Pressure

The Story of Grime

par Dan Hancox ...

Lu par Ash Hunter ...

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10 heure 51 min

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018‘The definitive grime biography’ NME’A landmark genre history’ PitchforkThis audiobook is narrated by Ash Hunter, stage and screen actor who is currently playing Hamilton in the West End production of the musical.The year 2000. As Britain celebrates t... ... En savoir plus

$34.99 CAD

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018‘The definitive grime biography’ NME’A landmark genre history’ PitchforkThis audiobook is narrated by Ash Hunter, stage and screen actor who is currently playing Hamilton in the West End production of the musical.The year 2000. As Britain celebrates t...
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As Serious As Cancer

par DJ Semtex ...

Lu par DJ Semtex ...

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1 heures 26 min

“It’s hard to believe I’m doing this,” DJ Semtex opens his book. “I never considered for one moment that I would be writing about an experience like this.” As an acclaimed DJ, producer and radio host, he spent years telling other people’s stories, now it’s time to tell his. As Serious as Cancer is an unflinching portrait of the man behind the decks and his unexpected face-off with the C-word.“All ... En savoir plus

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“It’s hard to believe I’m doing this,” DJ Semtex opens his book. “I never considered for one moment that I would be writing about an experience like this.” As an acclaimed DJ, producer and radio host, he spent years telling other people’s stories, now it’s time to tell his. As Serious as Cancer is an unflinching portrait of the man behind the decks and his unexpected face-off with the C-word.“All
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Build

The Power of Hip Hop Diplomacy in a Divided World

par Mark Katz ...

Lu par Michael Butler Murray ...

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6 heure 25 min

Since 2001, the US Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call ... En savoir plus

$33.92 CAD

Since 2001, the US Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call
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The Tanning of America

How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy

par Steve Stoute, Mim Eichler Rivas ...

Lu par Kerry Washington ...

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11 heure 59 min

The business marketing genius at the forefront of today's entertainment marketing revolution helps corporate America get hip to today's new consumer—the tan generation.When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers, Stoute has helped identify and activate a new generation of ... En savoir plus

$27.95 CAD

The business marketing genius at the forefront of today's entertainment marketing revolution helps corporate America get hip to today's new consumer—the tan generation.When Fortune 500 companies need to reenergize or reinvent a lagging brand, they call Steve Stoute. In addition to marrying cultural icons with blue-chip marketers, Stoute has helped identify and activate a new generation of
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How Do Rumors Get Started

The True Story of Timex Social Club

par Marcus A. Thompson ...

Lu par Jason C. Johnson Sr. ...

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5 heure 27 min

In the summer of 1986, the song "Rumors" by Timex Social Club dominated the radio airwaves, topping all Billboard magazine urban charts with the number position for Hot 100 Black Singles, Hot Black Singles - Sales, Hot Black Singles-Airplay, Hot Dance/Disco-Club Play, and Hot Dance/Disco-12 inch singles sales.This was no small feat for four young men from Berkeley California (Marcus Thompson, Alex ... En savoir plus

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In the summer of 1986, the song "Rumors" by Timex Social Club dominated the radio airwaves, topping all Billboard magazine urban charts with the number position for Hot 100 Black Singles, Hot Black Singles - Sales, Hot Black Singles-Airplay, Hot Dance/Disco-Club Play, and Hot Dance/Disco-12 inch singles sales.This was no small feat for four young men from Berkeley California (Marcus Thompson, Alex
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Not Afraid

The Evolution of Eminem

par Anthony Bozza ...

Lu par Peter Vellios ...

Version Longue

8 heure 1 min

THE SEQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WHATEVER YOU SAY I AM, CHRONICLING THE PAST TWENTY YEARS OF RAPPER EMINEM'S LIFE, BASED ON EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTIST, HIS FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES"A passionate look at the Detroit rapper's music . . . an expert and thoughtful assessment." - BooklistIn 1999, a former dishwasher from Detroit named Marshall Bruce Mathers III became the most ... En savoir plus

$32.99 CAD

THE SEQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WHATEVER YOU SAY I AM, CHRONICLING THE PAST TWENTY YEARS OF RAPPER EMINEM'S LIFE, BASED ON EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTIST, HIS FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES"A passionate look at the Detroit rapper's music . . . an expert and thoughtful assessment." - BooklistIn 1999, a former dishwasher from Detroit named Marshall Bruce Mathers III became the most
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My Voice

A Memoir

par Angie Martinez ...

Lu par Angie Martinez ...

Version Longue

7 heure 28 min

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAngie Martinez is the “Voice of New York.” Now, for the first time, she candidly recounts the story of her rise to become an internationally celebrated hip hop radio icon.**In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York’s Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows in the country. After working her way up as an ... En savoir plus

$23.00 CAD

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERAngie Martinez is the “Voice of New York.” Now, for the first time, she candidly recounts the story of her rise to become an internationally celebrated hip hop radio icon.**In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York’s Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows in the country. After working her way up as an
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Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV

par Erik Davis ...

Lu par Eric Altheide ...

Collections series 33 1/3
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4 heure 1 min

In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic—black or otherwise—that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots—and leaves the reader to decide whether [FOUR SYMBOLS] is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly ... En savoir plus

$17.63 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic—black or otherwise—that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots—and leaves the reader to decide whether [FOUR SYMBOLS] is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly
... En savoir plus
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Living in a D.A.I.S.Y. Age

The Music, Culture, and World De La Soul Made

par Austin McCoy ...

Lu par Ruffin Prentiss III ...

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9 heure 35 min

For fans of Dilla Time and The Chronicles of DOOM, a culturally connected celebration of the groundbreaking hip-hop group De La Soul, and how they changed the look, sound, and feel of Black America.Music artists and trends come and go, but every once in a while, a moment arrives that genuinely changes everything. In 1988, De La Soul, three young men from Amityville, Long Island, did exactly that. ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

For fans of Dilla Time and The Chronicles of DOOM, a culturally connected celebration of the groundbreaking hip-hop group De La Soul, and how they changed the look, sound, and feel of Black America.Music artists and trends come and go, but every once in a while, a moment arrives that genuinely changes everything. In 1988, De La Soul, three young men from Amityville, Long Island, did exactly that.
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Bad Boy for Life

The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs

par Cheyenne Roundtree ...

Lu par Robin Eller ...

Version Longue

12 heure 18 min

A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and ... En savoir plus

$35.99 CAD

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A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and
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God Save the Queens

The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

par Kathy Iandoli ...

Lu par Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

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10 heure 7 min

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s ... En savoir plus

$36.99 CAD

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s
... En savoir plus
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Bad Fat Black Girl

Notes from a Trap Feminist

par Sesali Bowen ...

Lu par Sesali Bowen ...

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6 heure 32 min

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical
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Bad boy for life

par Cheyenne Roundtree ...

Lu par Pascal Vanenburg ...

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In Bad boy for life schetst Cheyenne Roundtree een meedogenloos portret van hiphopfenomeen Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.Producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bereikte wereldfaam met sterren als Mary J. Blige en The Notorious B.I.G. Decennialang stonden artiesten te popelen om geassocieerd te worden met Diddy. Zijn charisma, visie en unieke stijl maakten van de hiphopcultuur een miljardenimperium. Maar terwijl de ... En savoir plus

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In Bad boy for life schetst Cheyenne Roundtree een meedogenloos portret van hiphopfenomeen Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.Producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bereikte wereldfaam met sterren als Mary J. Blige en The Notorious B.I.G. Decennialang stonden artiesten te popelen om geassocieerd te worden met Diddy. Zijn charisma, visie en unieke stijl maakten van de hiphopcultuur een miljardenimperium. Maar terwijl de
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The Book of Jose

A Memoir

par FAT JOE, Shaheem Reid ...

Lu par FAT JOE ...

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9 heure 53 min

**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph ... En savoir plus

$27.99 CAD

**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph
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Ecstasy Chronicles, The: John Fletcher and the Golden Age of Hip-Hop

How Whodini's Visionary Shaped Rap Culture and Defined a Generation

par David G. Stone ...

Lu par Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Version Longue

10 heure 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before Drake's melodies. Before the MTV era. Before hip-hop became America's #1 music genre—there was Ecstasy.In the South Bronx studios of 1982, John "Ecstasy" Fletcher was revolutionizing rap music. While pioneers kept hip-hop raw, Whodini dared to blend melody with MCing, fashion with performance, accessibility with authenticity—creating the ... En savoir plus

$33.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before Drake's melodies. Before the MTV era. Before hip-hop became America's #1 music genre—there was Ecstasy.In the South Bronx studios of 1982, John "Ecstasy" Fletcher was revolutionizing rap music. While pioneers kept hip-hop raw, Whodini dared to blend melody with MCing, fashion with performance, accessibility with authenticity—creating the
... En savoir plus
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Split Decision

Life Stories

par Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century ...

Lu par Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century ...

Version Longue

8 heure 53 min

Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path.Ice-T rose to fame in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to enthrall television audiences as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in Law & Order: ... En savoir plus

$33.99 CAD

Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path.Ice-T rose to fame in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to enthrall television audiences as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in Law & Order:
... En savoir plus
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Remember the Times

A Memoir

par Teddy Riley ...

Lu par JD Jackson ...

Version Longue

5 heure 59 min

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B
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A Sacred Storm

When God Speaks through Radical Disruption

par Christopher Michael Jones ...

Lu par Christopher Michael Jones ...

Version Longue

7 heure 39 min

Christopher Michael Jones shares the parallel wisdom learned from the worlds of hip hop and church: the good news of “Can’t stop, won’t stop” preached by hip hop in the ashes of Reagan-era turbulence, and the good news of God’s faithfulness to teach resilience in the wake of radical disruption."I was pulled back to a time when black youth and young adults like Biggie and I expressed our creative ... En savoir plus

$23.00 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

Christopher Michael Jones shares the parallel wisdom learned from the worlds of hip hop and church: the good news of “Can’t stop, won’t stop” preached by hip hop in the ashes of Reagan-era turbulence, and the good news of God’s faithfulness to teach resilience in the wake of radical disruption."I was pulled back to a time when black youth and young adults like Biggie and I expressed our creative
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