{"product_id":"the-history-of-hip-hop-volume-1-9781925988420","title":"The History of Hip Hop: Volume 1","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThink you know everything about hip hop? Check your knowledge against this tell-all book.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the boombox battles of 1970s NYC streets to a multi-billion dollar business, this book chronicles the pulse and rhythm of hip hop's evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both newcomers and lifelong fans, you'll uncover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003eThe origins - how struggles, ingenuity and neighborhood parties fueled a creative youth movementHip hop's key elements - MCs, DJs, dancing, fashion, and graffiti artThe role of underground scenes and college radio in amplifying hip hopCoastal rivalries between East \u0026amp; West rappers that pushed rap innovationHow sampling and digital music gave birth to new sounds and subculturesToday's chart-topping superstars standing on legends' shoulders\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging narrative, this book breaks down the decades - from hip hop's birth on Bronx playgrounds to its rise as a global cultural force. Learn about iconic fashion trends, unforgettable lyrics, breakdancing moves, rivalries and alliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're discovering the culture for the first time or looking to expand your knowledge, this is the definitive hip hop history. Come trace the rhythm and legacy of one of music's most important movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eReese, Eric:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Eric Reese is from Philadelphia and some say that he's one of the realest to write it. His works take you on journeys that are as real as they come. Every book he's written goes into uncharted territories others may feel uncomfortable penning.","brand":"Eric Reese","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52127758778642,"sku":"9781925988420","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_791965b9-c350-4f1d-93e2-24fe81cc2153.jpg?v=1773747109","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-history-of-hip-hop-volume-1-9781925988420","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}