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Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

by Dan Charnas ...

Narrated by Dan Charnas ...

Unabridged

14 hours 52 min

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge... ... Read more

$32.99 USD

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge...
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Remember the Times

A Memoir

by Teddy Riley ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 59 min

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Grammy Award–winning R&B and hip-hop legend Teddy Riley recounts his journey from growing up in the projects in Harlem to inventing the genre New Jack Swing, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, and creating music for Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, Pharrell, and more.Since the early ’80s, Teddy Riley has revolutionized the music industry, from his creation of New Jack Swing to his work in R&B
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Tupac Shakur

A Life from Beginning to End

by Hourly History ...

Narrated by Matthew J. Chandler-Smith ...

Series series Biographies of Musicians
Unabridged

54 min

Discover the remarkable life of Tupac Shakur...During his short life, Tupac Shakur—better known by his stage name 2Pac—became a living legend, and his status is just as legendary even after he's long been gone. At the age of just 20, Tupac took the world by storm. He was a talented rapper, actor, and music mogul, but perhaps most importantly, he was a storyteller. His lyrics often told the story ... Read more

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Discover the remarkable life of Tupac Shakur...During his short life, Tupac Shakur—better known by his stage name 2Pac—became a living legend, and his status is just as legendary even after he's long been gone. At the age of just 20, Tupac took the world by storm. He was a talented rapper, actor, and music mogul, but perhaps most importantly, he was a storyteller. His lyrics often told the story
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J Dilla's Donuts

by Jordan Ferguson ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Series series 33 1/3
Unabridged

3 hours 39 min

From a Los Angeles hospital bed, equipped with little more than a laptop and a stack of records, James “J Dilla” Yancey crafted a set of tracks that would forever change the way beatmakers viewed their artform. The songs on Donuts are not hip hop music as “hip hop music” is typically defined; they careen and crash into each other, in one moment noisy and abrasive, gorgeous and heartbreaking the ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

From a Los Angeles hospital bed, equipped with little more than a laptop and a stack of records, James “J Dilla” Yancey crafted a set of tracks that would forever change the way beatmakers viewed their artform. The songs on Donuts are not hip hop music as “hip hop music” is typically defined; they careen and crash into each other, in one moment noisy and abrasive, gorgeous and heartbreaking the
... Read more
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HUSTLE HARMONIES ~ BLOOD TIES: WALL STREET THUG CHRONICLES

PILLOW TALK AND THE POWER OF LOVE

by LYRIC HAWKINS ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiobook 5 - WALL STREET THUG CHRONICLES
Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.HUSTLE HARMONIES: BLOOD TIESWALL STREET THUG CHRONICLES PILLOW TALK AND THE POWER OF LOVELYRICS THAT FLOW OVER A TIGHT BEAT CREATE BLOOD TIES…Embark on an unforgettable poetic journey through the heart of urban life with Lyric Hawkins, "Hustle Harmonies: Blood Ties". This lyrical masterpiece blends the pulse of the streets with the ambit... ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.HUSTLE HARMONIES: BLOOD TIESWALL STREET THUG CHRONICLES PILLOW TALK AND THE POWER OF LOVELYRICS THAT FLOW OVER A TIGHT BEAT CREATE BLOOD TIES…Embark on an unforgettable poetic journey through the heart of urban life with Lyric Hawkins, "Hustle Harmonies: Blood Ties". This lyrical masterpiece blends the pulse of the streets with the ambit...
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Рэп-фристайл: Пособие для начинающих. С нуля до первых побед

by Максим Чернецов ...

Narrated by Максим Чернецов ...

Series series Музыкант PRO: книги для тех, кто хочет стать профессионалом в индустрии
Unabridged

1 hour 43 min

Знаете ли вы, что специалисты креативных и творческих отраслей, а также те, чьи результаты зависят от скорости мышления, часто используют рэп-фристайл в качестве разминки для мозга? Этим направлением импровизации занимаются многие люди, которые привыкли мыслить многогранно и решать сразу несколько видов задач одновременно. Ведь в рэп-фристайле так важно уметь быстро думать и искать выход из ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Знаете ли вы, что специалисты креативных и творческих отраслей, а также те, чьи результаты зависят от скорости мышления, часто используют рэп-фристайл в качестве разминки для мозга? Этим направлением импровизации занимаются многие люди, которые привыкли мыслить многогранно и решать сразу несколько видов задач одновременно. Ведь в рэп-фристайле так важно уметь быстро думать и искать выход из
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Microphone Showdown 3 (Unabridged)

by Unknown Unknown ...

Narrated by Howard Richardson, Chris Gordon, Tracey Osburn ...

Unabridged

1 hour 9 min

In the electrifying world of Microphone Showdown, the battle for supremacy rages on. As the third installment of this epic series unfolds, prepare for an explosive clash of lyrical titans. From the underground depths to the glittering stages, Microphone Showdown 3 (Unabridged) brings together the most formidable rappers, each armed with their own unique flow and undeniable charisma. With each ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the electrifying world of Microphone Showdown, the battle for supremacy rages on. As the third installment of this epic series unfolds, prepare for an explosive clash of lyrical titans. From the underground depths to the glittering stages, Microphone Showdown 3 (Unabridged) brings together the most formidable rappers, each armed with their own unique flow and undeniable charisma. With each
... Read more
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Original Gangstas

The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap

by Ben Westhoff ...

Narrated by J. D. Jackson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 17 min

"Raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history of the LA gangsta rap era." -- Kirkus, starred reviewA monumental, revealing narrative history about the legendary group of artists at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur.Amid rising gang violence, the crack epidemic, and police brutality, ... Read more

$31.99 USD

"Raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history of the LA gangsta rap era." -- Kirkus, starred reviewA monumental, revealing narrative history about the legendary group of artists at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur.Amid rising gang violence, the crack epidemic, and police brutality,
... Read more
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Cross the Tracks

A Memoir

by Boosie Badazz ...

Narrated by Jaime Lincoln Smith ...

Unabridged

4 hours 49 min

From one of rap’s most evocative writers comes a stirring memoir and “masterpiece of a book” (Snoop Dogg) about how Boosie Badazz, one of the industry’s most controversial figures, was able to overcome insurmountable odds to make his music dreams a reality.A Baton Rouge native who began rapping at age fourteen, Boosie Badazz was already a cult hero in Louisiana when, in 2009, he was sentenced to ... Read more

$17.99 USD

From one of rap’s most evocative writers comes a stirring memoir and “masterpiece of a book” (Snoop Dogg) about how Boosie Badazz, one of the industry’s most controversial figures, was able to overcome insurmountable odds to make his music dreams a reality.A Baton Rouge native who began rapping at age fourteen, Boosie Badazz was already a cult hero in Louisiana when, in 2009, he was sentenced to
... Read more
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KING

Life, Death and Hip Hop

by Hau Latukefu, Christopher Riley ...

Narrated by Hau Latukefu ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

The son of first-generation Tongan immigrants, Hau drew on the legacy of his name (meaning 'King') to become one of the nation's most influential musical artists. But the best stories often come from the humblest beginnings. A promising junior rugby player, Hau decided in his teens to trade in the footy boots for Hammer pants, soaking up every bar and breakbeat of the new sound and culture ... Read more

$25.99 USD

The son of first-generation Tongan immigrants, Hau drew on the legacy of his name (meaning 'King') to become one of the nation's most influential musical artists. But the best stories often come from the humblest beginnings. A promising junior rugby player, Hau decided in his teens to trade in the footy boots for Hammer pants, soaking up every bar and breakbeat of the new sound and culture
... Read more
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Go Ahead in the Rain

Notes to A Tribe Called Quest

by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Narrated by Ron Butler ...

Unabridged

6 hours 18 min

The seminal rap group A Tribe Called Quest brought jazz into the genre, resurrecting timeless rhythms to create masterpieces. This narrative follows Tribe from their early days as part of the Afrocentric rap collective known as the Native Tongues, through their first three classic albums, to their eventual breakup and long hiatus. Their work is placed in the context of the broader rap landscape of ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The seminal rap group A Tribe Called Quest brought jazz into the genre, resurrecting timeless rhythms to create masterpieces. This narrative follows Tribe from their early days as part of the Afrocentric rap collective known as the Native Tongues, through their first three classic albums, to their eventual breakup and long hiatus. Their work is placed in the context of the broader rap landscape of
... Read more
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Are You Good with God?

by D A Horton ...

Narrated by Brandon Bell ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

The gospel according to hip hop. Yeah, that’s a thing.Christian ideas often show up in hip hop music. Biblical themes and even Jesus Himself appear in the lyrics. But beneath all the God-talk, can a true gospel message be found?Pastor D. A. Horton (aka hip hop artist Azriel) says yes. And he wants you to know the gospel message is deep . . . powerful . . . theological . . . and surprisingly simple ... Read more

$5.99 USD

The gospel according to hip hop. Yeah, that’s a thing.Christian ideas often show up in hip hop music. Biblical themes and even Jesus Himself appear in the lyrics. But beneath all the God-talk, can a true gospel message be found?Pastor D. A. Horton (aka hip hop artist Azriel) says yes. And he wants you to know the gospel message is deep . . . powerful . . . theological . . . and surprisingly simple
... Read more
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THE VOICE IN MY HEAD IS GOD

by 2 Chainz ...

Narrated by 2 Chainz ...

Unabridged

5 hours 6 min

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God.Before he was 2 Chainz, he was Tauheed Epps—an only child growing up in College Park, Georgia, raised by a single mother while ... Read more

$18.99 USD

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!In his most personal work yet, Grammy Award–winning rapper 2 Chainz shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective, and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God.Before he was 2 Chainz, he was Tauheed Epps—an only child growing up in College Park, Georgia, raised by a single mother while
... Read more
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Bad Boy for Life

The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs

by Cheyenne Roundtree ...

Narrated by Robin Eller ...

Unabridged

12 hours 18 min

A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and ... Read more

$26.99 USD

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A groundbreaking investigative account of the life of the mogul who brought hip-hop to the mainstream, offering readers a riveting look at the empire he built and the destructive power of celebrityIf not for Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ability to harness the voice of hip-hop and package it via artists like Mary J. Blige and the Notorious B.I.G., the landscape of American—and world—music would look and
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me

The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

by Miles Marshall Lewis ...

Narrated by Miles Marshall Lewis, Larry Herron ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

This program includes an introduction read by the author.A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That ... Read more

$22.99 USD

This program includes an introduction read by the author.A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That
... Read more
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Led Zeppelin's Led Zeppelin IV

by Erik Davis ...

Narrated by Eric Altheide ...

Series series 33 1/3
Unabridged

4 hours 1 min

In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic—black or otherwise—that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots—and leaves the reader to decide whether [FOUR SYMBOLS] is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this wickedly entertaining and thoroughly informed homage to one of rock music's towering pinnacles, Erik Davis investigates the magic—black or otherwise—that surrounds this album. Carefully peeling the layers from each song, Davis reveals their dark and often mystical roots—and leaves the reader to decide whether [FOUR SYMBOLS] is some form of occult induction or just an inspired, brilliantly
... Read more
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The Gangs of Zion

A Black Cop's Crusade in Mormon Country

by Ron Stallworth ...

Narrated by Phil Morris ...

Unabridged

6 hours 49 min

New York Times bestselling author of Black Klansman, Ron Stallworth, returns with another firsthand account of trailblazing police work in the most unlikely place for a Black cop in the ’90s.Determined to pursue his passion for undercover work wherever it leads, Ron Stallworth finally lands in Salt Lake City, Utah. Once again, he’s an outsider—not only as a Black man on a mostly white police force ... Read more

$24.99 USD

New York Times bestselling author of Black Klansman, Ron Stallworth, returns with another firsthand account of trailblazing police work in the most unlikely place for a Black cop in the ’90s.Determined to pursue his passion for undercover work wherever it leads, Ron Stallworth finally lands in Salt Lake City, Utah. Once again, he’s an outsider—not only as a Black man on a mostly white police force
... Read more
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Can’t Stop Won’t Stop

A History of the Hip-Hop Generation

by Jeff Chang ...

Narrated by Mirron Willis ...

Unabridged

19 hours 33 min

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 ... Read more

$20.99 USD

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
... Read more
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The Book of Jose

A Memoir

by FAT JOE, Shaheem Reid ...

Narrated by FAT JOE ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph ... Read more

$20.99 USD

**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph
... Read more
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Ecstasy Chronicles, The: John Fletcher and the Golden Age of Hip-Hop

How Whodini's Visionary Shaped Rap Culture and Defined a Generation

by David G. Stone ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before Drake's melodies. Before the MTV era. Before hip-hop became America's #1 music genre—there was Ecstasy.In the South Bronx studios of 1982, John "Ecstasy" Fletcher was revolutionizing rap music. While pioneers kept hip-hop raw, Whodini dared to blend melody with MCing, fashion with performance, accessibility with authenticity—creating the ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Before Drake's melodies. Before the MTV era. Before hip-hop became America's #1 music genre—there was Ecstasy.In the South Bronx studios of 1982, John "Ecstasy" Fletcher was revolutionizing rap music. While pioneers kept hip-hop raw, Whodini dared to blend melody with MCing, fashion with performance, accessibility with authenticity—creating the
... Read more
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Build

The Power of Hip Hop Diplomacy in a Divided World

by Mark Katz ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

6 hours 25 min

Since 2001, the US Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Since 2001, the US Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning been a means of creating community through artistic collaboration, fostering what hip hop artists call
... Read more
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Bad Fat Black Girl

Notes from a Trap Feminist

by Sesali Bowen ...

Narrated by Sesali Bowen ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical ... Read more

$23.99 USD

“Sesali Bowen is poised to give Black feminism the rejuvenation it needs. Her trendsetting writing and commentary reaches across experiences and beyond respectability. I and so many Black girls still figuring out who they are in this world will gain so much from whatever she has to say.”—Charlene A. Carruthers, activist and author of Unapologetic: A Black, Queer and Feminist Mandate for Radical
... Read more
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Hurricanes

A Memoir

by Rick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin ...

Narrated by Guy Lockard ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

“A gripping journey.”—PeopleThe highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his ... Read more

$23.99 USD

“A gripping journey.”—PeopleThe highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his
... Read more
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Milkcrate Monologues

by Ron Johnson Jr. ...

Narrated by Ron Johnson Jr. ...

Unabridged

1 hour 10 min

In the Fall of 2013, the School of Arts and Culture in California debuted a new course—Hiphop Theatre. The students were surprised to find parallels between modern Hiphop music and classic theatre plays by William Shakespeare.Rap and Hiphop music, just like any other music, is a form of art. It is also the go-to form of expression for the marginalized members of our society. "The Milkcrate ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the Fall of 2013, the School of Arts and Culture in California debuted a new course—Hiphop Theatre. The students were surprised to find parallels between modern Hiphop music and classic theatre plays by William Shakespeare.Rap and Hiphop music, just like any other music, is a form of art. It is also the go-to form of expression for the marginalized members of our society. "The Milkcrate
... Read more

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