"This book explores what hip-hop is, its history, and famous hip-hop artists"-- Provided by publisher.

Embark on a complex and inspiring journey through the last 101 years as told through some of the most memorable hits and the artists behind them. Noah Lefevre, creator of Polyphonic, explores how our favorite music does more than entertain. From Aretha Franklin carving out her own space in what had been considered a man's world by reworking the chauvinistic lyrics to the 1967's hit "Respect," to Doja Cat's successful backlash against toxic fans of...

"A revelatory examination of Emo Rap, from its inception to its incendiary ascent into the mainstream, including the critical artists that defined its sound and ethos, from Kid Cudi to Lil Peep, Lil Uzi Vert, XXXTentacion, and Juice WRLD. When Kid Cudi dubbed himself the "lonely stoner," the texture of contemporary hip-hop was forever changed. The young rapper droned over purple blips and skitters on "Day 'N' Nite," unaware that he was terraforming...

NxWorries - the duo of Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge - is back with the long-awaited second album Why Lawd?. This time they've invited guests along for the ride, including H.E.R., Thundercat, Earl Sweatshirt, Rae Khalil, Snoop Dogg, and more.