LL Cool J presents the streets win : 50 years of hip-hop greatness
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Author
Contributors
Tobak, Vikki, author.
Published
New York : Rizzoli International Publications, 2023.
ISBN
9780847873166, 0847873161
Physical Desc
333 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Status
Copies
Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
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East Providence (Weaver) - New Books | 781.649 LL | On Shelf | |
Providence Public - Lobby New Materials | 782.42164 T628 2023 | On Shelf | |
Warwick Public - New Books | ML 3531 L53 2023 | Checked Out | July 5, 2024 |
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Published
New York : Rizzoli International Publications, 2023.
Format
Book
Language
English
ISBN
9780847873166, 0847873161
Notes
Description
"Authored by hip-hop legend LL Cool J, this momentous volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the influential culture, sound, and preeminent voices of American hip-hop music.,The Streets Win commemorates the birth, rise, and progression of hip-hop's culture and its indisputable impact on American music over the past fifty years. LL Cool J presents the journey of this music genre through rarely seen photographs of the hip-hop scene "back in the day," from block party performances to street shots, parties, sessions at recording studios, and more. Nostalgic imagery is accompanied by first-person recollections from hip-hop's MCs, B-Boys, graffiti artists, DJs, and rappers, who share how they broke into the business, their artistic and personal style inspiration, and their views on hip-hop's culture and music. Stories are told by the legendary DJ Kool Herc, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, MC Lyte, KRS-One, Biz Markie, Queen Latifah, Grandmaster Flash, The Sugarhill Gang, Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, Ice-T, N.W.A., Lil' Kim, Russell Simmons, the estates of Big Pun, ODB, DMX, and more. Each page features a treasure trove of images by celebrated hip-hop photographers including Joe Conzo Jr., Ernie "Brother Ernie" Paniccioli, Buddy Esquire, Richie Marando, Afrika Bambaataa, and others who documented the early years; ephemera such as album covers, notebook drawings, and lyrics; party announcements; street scenes; clothing; and graffiti art. This definitive volume on the greatest legends of hip-hop over the last fifty years is the perfect gift for music and photography fans."--,(source of summary not specified)
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
LL Cool J., & Tobak, V. (2023). LL Cool J presents the streets win: 50 years of hip-hop greatness . Rizzoli International Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)LL Cool J, 1968- and Vikki, Tobak. 2023. LL Cool J Presents the Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-hop Greatness. Rizzoli International Publications.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)LL Cool J, 1968- and Vikki, Tobak. LL Cool J Presents the Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-hop Greatness Rizzoli International Publications, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)LL Cool J, and Vikki Tobak. LL Cool J Presents the Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-hop Greatness Rizzoli International Publications, 2023.
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