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It should have been the night that launched a new pop idol. Tamar Valparaiso was set to launch her debut album, Bandersnatch, on a luxury yacht. But halfway through her performance, masked men dragged Tamar off the stage and took off, while the partygoers looked on helplessly.
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Amid rising gang violence, the crack epidemic, and police brutality, a group of unlikely voices cut through the chaos of late 1980s Los Angeles: N.W.A. Led by a drug dealer, a glammed-up producer, and a high school kid, N.W.A gave voice to disenfranchised African Americans across the country. And they quickly redefined pop culture across the world. Their names remain as popular as ever--Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube. Dre soon joined forces with Suge...
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Biggie Smalls was right. Things done changed. But that doesn't mean Quadir and Jarrell are cool letting their best friend Steph's music lie forgotten under his bed after he is murdered—not when his rhymes could turn any Bed-Stuy corner into a party, not after years of having each other's backs. With the help of Steph's younger sister, Jasmine, who is eager to see justice for her brother, Quadir and Jarrell come up with a plan to promote Steph's...
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Forged in the fires of the Bronx and Kingston, Jamaica, hip-hop became the Esperanto of youth rebellion and a generation-defining movement. In a post-civil rights era defined by deindustrialization and globalization, hip-hop crystallized a multiracial, polycultural generation's worldview, and transformed American politics and culture. But that epic story has never been told with this kind of breadth, insight, and style. Based on original interviews...
7) White sister
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Frantically searching for his wife, Alexa, who vanished after a night out at L.A.'s Parker Center, Shane Scully investigates the execution-style murder of an African-American gang member found in Alexa's car.
8) Beef
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A look into the deep and harsh world of high-profile hip-hop battles and beefs, as told by the artists themselves
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Audrey is the "odd duck" in a family of mad cap performers. Her mom and dad were a 70's funk sensation, her brother is the crown prince of rap, and her younger sister is a whacked combination of Li'l Kim and Little Bow Wow. But Audrey is down on the music scene. She's had it with the attitude and ego so instead she's pursuing a life of art and culture with her sweet, though mildly geek-ish new boyfriend Rodney. Audrey's family however have other ideas...
11) Hip-hop culture
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Describes various aspects of hip-hop culture, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti.
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A fun, flashy, and sassy book for beginner and expert crafters alike--with more than 150 new projects that will add pizzazz to everything from jewelry to tote bags! Now more than ever, most of us are scaling back on shopping sprees and holding on to things longer than usual. But we still need ways to liven up last season's dress or add some sparkle to our everyday shoes. But how? No need for fancy tools or expensive supplies--Mark Montano presents...
16) Kids Get Movin'
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Children can increase their aerobic capacity, coordination, flexibility, strength, balance and breathing skills by working out to Hip-hop and Yoga.
17) Bailando hip hop
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"Simple text and photographs present hip-hop dancing, including simple steps--in both English and Spanish"--Provided by publisher.
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When rebellious street dancer Andie lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she joins forces with the schools hottest dancer, Chase, to form a crew of classmate outcasts to compete in Baltimore s underground dance battle The Streets, she ultimately finds a way to live her dream while building a bridge between her two separate worlds.
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Filled with the illest cross stitch patterns with a hip hop twist, Cross Stitch or Die Tryin' is a must for all crafty hip hop fans. Whether youre living the thug life or bringing da ruckus, as long as you've still got love for the streets you'll find classic hop hop quotes and statements that make dope wall art, patches and cushions. Why not make a homemade gift for a hip hop loving friend? Stitching up classics like Drop it Like its Hot, Mo Money...
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This title examines the lives of Ben Haggerty and Ryan Lewis, the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Readers will learn about their childhoods, families, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read text that explores the duo's early interest and talent in music that led to the release of The Heist. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library...
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