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Hip-Hop Verse Shakespeare is a literary musical concept for literature, art, theater and music lovers to connect with Shakespeare’s characters re-imagined. Social perceptions are cleverly challenged in this narrative form. In the first book of the Hip-Hop Verse Shakespeare series, Othello: "When the Knight Fell" V.1 Clear Rises, our main character lives as a white minority amongst an African American music community. He finds his star contemptuously rising over the tough multicultural city of New York, and a forbidden love interest that has become impossible to contain.

Humor is healthy. Author & narrator Alfonso F.R. provides a vital tool for snapping millions out of hip-hop hypnosis, this audiobook. You’ve heard a disgusting hip-hop song today, haven’t you? The most pervasive poison in society is difficult to avoid. This “music" isn’t to empower, educate, or motivate you. It’s to hypnotize you into becoming a hedonistic derelict. Do you think it’s natural to listen to percussion instruments with a guy talking about drugs, violence, and depravity? The tribalistic war drums tap into your instincts to condition you into a life of idiocy. It isn’t music.

A treasure trove from the golden era of hip-hop journalism, featuring groundbreaking articles, oral histories, and never-before-seen photos and artifacts—expertly curated by a renowned archivist In the early days of the hip-hop industry—long before hip hop became American pop music, before...

D Hunter's investigation into his mentor's murder leads into a parallel history of hip hop, a place where renegade government agents, behind-the-scenes power brokers, and paranoid journalists know a truth that only a few hard-core fans suspect. This rewrite of hip-hop history mixes real-life figures with characters pulled from the culture's hidden world, including Jay Z, Kanye West, and Russell Simmons.

Qui aurait pensé faire appel aux grands noms de la philosophie occidentale pour analyser les oeuvres artistiques du hip-hop, décortiquer les textes de chansons, les graffitis au mur, le travail des DJ et l'art des danseurs urbains? Le professeur de philosophie et spécialiste du rap Jérémie McEwen, bien sûr. Dans ce livre, il bâtit des ponts entre la philosophie occidentale traditionnelle et le hip-hop américain afin de mieux comprendre les racines de ce mouvement culturel mondial.

A fast-paced, juicy debut novel that peeks behind the curtain at the cutthroat world of hip-hop music and the glamorous magazine scene in the late 1990s, written by the ultimate insider. It's 1999, and Nikki Rose is the only Black editor on the staff of a prestigious fashion magazine she once...

Listen to the latest news, gossip, street talk, hip hop news, drama, and music interviews done by Hip Hop Movement. This is the official Hip Hop Movement podcast there is nothing like hearing about hip hop from the movement that was there at the beginning of hip hop the hip hop movement its self and from the living legend who coined the term 6 elements of the hip hop movement Ron " Bee-Stinger" Savage. This is the official Hip Hop Movement Podcast. The hip hop movement was started during the first beginning of Hip Hop, people came from miles around just to be a part of this new thing of DJing...

Once inseparable, now estranged—former best friends Jordan Rules, Milo Cyrus, and Ram Cruise haven’t shared a beat in years. But when a legendary Bay Area hip-hop contest offers a shot at the spotlight they missed in their youth, the trio reunites their old crew, “Trail Mix,” for one last chance at glory. To win, they'll have to overcome broken trust, personal demons, and the childhood bully who's back—and badder than ever.

Ride along with rapper D-Lite on his journey from the mean streets of the South Bronx to the bright city lights of HotLanta! Childhood friends Desean and Shelby are along for the ride as faithful sidekicks. However, life at the top of the charts is more than they bargained for. Success transforms David into the image created for him by his label. The lines between art and life blur as envy turns to jealousy and jealousy turns to murder.

After spending better than two decades working in call centers, I cannot help but notice the glaring similarities shared by call centers in North Texas. The pay is rarely close to the industry standard for the frontline call-taker. Most of the call centers I hired into operated like poorly run daycare centers. Those individuals who were well-liked by management rarely found themselves targets of bathroom break micromanagement and the questionable practices and tactics which made Tina Faye's "Mean Girls" so infamously popular.

Dive into the thrilling world of 'Hip Hop N Horror,' a unique urban horror and sci-fi podcast. Experience the perfect blend of spine-tingling narratives and the dynamic energy of Hip Hop and its derivatives . Host J Reuben guides you through each scripted story, with episodes featuring suspense, supernatural elements, and the vibrant culture of Hip Hop. Ideal for fans of horror podcasts, sci-fi audio dramas, and Hip Hop music, this show is a must-listen for those craving a fusion of haunting tales and compelling beats.

Hip Hop Therapy promises two things: 1. You will be entertained 2. Come find out (That's marketing) Join a Barry named Bear as I give the solutions to building the world that we want. There's two songs, one activity, and zero wasted time.

"Twenty-seven years I've been staying strong / If God didn't want me here I wouldn't belong / So why was everyone treating me wrong / I still play it in my head..." This book is a collection of poems and prayers written in unique and contemporary hip-hop style.

The best-written reinterpretation of The Wizard of Oz to date, My Hip-Hop Wiz is a unique fusion of music culture and fantasy, transforming the classic tale into an epic journey of rhythm, wisdom, and self-discovery. Dorothy’s path is no longer just about finding her way home, it’s about uncovering her true strength. With her loyal Rottweiler, Governor, and a crew of unforgettable companions, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, she navigates a world where creativity fuels power and destiny is shaped by resilience.

They Don't Want Smoke by Quartez Garrett is a thrilling crime fiction novel that takes listeners on a wild ride through the world of hip hop beef. Set in the cut-throat world of the music industry, the novel tells the story of Mista Goodbar and Don Poe Up, two rising stars in the rap game who find themselves at odds when Mista Goodbar's chain goes missing at Don Poe Up's album release party.

Marcus vows to spread a positive message with his upbeat flow. After one too many dead-end relationships, he plans on ditching the distraction until he meets the alluring Desta. Struck speechless by her passion and drive, he agrees to feature his mission in her documentary and secretly hopes to capture her heart. My Light: An African American Romance is the first stand-alone book in a series inspired by hip-hop songs. If you like simmering chemistry, driven characters, and Black love in motion, then you’ll enjoy Ebony Rose’s soulful novel.

Chicago. Ezekiel Edmonds relishes silence. Wounded from his days in foster care and now a single dad to a deaf little girl, the talented mechanic prefers spending time with cars instead of people. But when he meets his child’s lovely new teacher, his emotional defenses run out of gas. Cheyenne Simmons is passionate about helping the hearing-impaired. Determined to win a grant to start her own school, the fierce deaf instructor is unprepared when a student’s shy father disarms her with his kindness.

In this electrifying fusion of African American fiction, fantasy, and poetry, a former public school educator reinvents himself as Kayode, a DIY rapper on a mission to make it big. With raw talent and determination, he embarks on a cross-country journey, collaborating with celebrity artists and battling his way through the underground hip-hop scene. But as his music catches fire, so does the mysterious app guiding his rise—a tool designed to shape his career but secretly bent on controlling his mind.

Whether his syndicate knew it or not, the take down of the biggest crew in the city is his absolute motive so work has to be done. Klonovsky is contemplating on killing Crimson. It has been suggested he work as hired muscle for Percilla, who may be his permanent downfall. He knows he can satisfy the escort turned madam, and kill his enemy while making it look like retaliation from a rival crew. The hood knows he's getting money now, like on a major scale. So the God needs pawns and life is like a chess game.

Andre and Jace have promised to love each other forever but Jace is set on keeping their relationship secret for the sake of their careers. This is their journey to accept who and what they are to each other and to the public with the help of another couple who are out and proud of it. But before they find their way they find lots of hot and steamy sex both with each other and unfortunately with others. Follow them as they find their way back to each other and learn that they are all they need.