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Book Synopsis: Co-authored by Hip-Hop legend LL COOL J, acclaimed journalist Vikki Tobak and Rock The Bells’ editorial director Alec Banks, this momentous volume celebrates the fiftieth anniversary of the influential culture, sound, and preeminent voices of American Hip-Hop music.
LL COOL J Presents 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. Vikki Tobak, Alec Banks and LL COOL J reveal the journey of this music genre through rarely seen photographs of Hip-Hop from its inception, from block party performances to street shots, parties, sessions at recording studios, and more. The imagery is accompanied by first-person recollections from Hip-Hop’s MCs, B-Boys, graffiti artists, and DJs who share how they fell in love with Hip-Hop, broke into the business, their artistic and personal style inspiration, and their views on Hip-Hop’s culture and music. Stories are told by icons DJ Kool Herc, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, KRS-One, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Grandmaster Flash, Run-D.M.C., Beastie Boys, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Public Enemy, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Nas, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Daddy Kane, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled and more.
Each page features a treasure trove of images by celebrated Hip-Hop photographers including Joe Conzo Jr., Ernie “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli, Jonathan Mannion, Janette Beckman, Estevan Oriol, Jamel Shabazz, Mike Miller, Clay Patrick McBride, and others who documented the growth; ephemera such as album covers, notebook drawings, and lyrics; party announcements; street scenes; clothing; and graffiti art. This definitive volume of the most important origin stories from the last fifty years of Hip-Hop is the perfect gift for music and photography fans.
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Experience the power and influence of American Hip-Hop music like never before with LL COOL J Presents The Streets Win: 50 Years of Hip-Hop Greatness. Co-authored by Hip-Hop legend LL COOL J, acclaimed journalist Vikki Tobak, and Rock The Bells’ editorial director Alec Banks, this momentous volume takes you on a journey through the birth, rise, and progression of Hip-Hop’s culture, sound, and preeminent voices.
Delve into the fascinating world of American Hip-Hop with rarely seen photographs capturing the essence of this influential genre. From block party performances to raw street shots, intimate recording studio sessions, and explosive parties, you'll be transported to the heart of the Hip-Hop movement. Accompanying these captivating images are first-person recollections from Hip-Hop's most iconic MCs, B-Boys, graffiti artists, and DJs. Get inspired as they share their personal style influences, artistic journeys, and unique perspectives on the culture and music that define Hip-Hop.
Feel the pulse of the Hip-Hop revolution through the stories of legends such as DJ Kool Herc, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, KRS-One, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and many more. LL COOL J Presents The Streets Win brings together a chorus of voices that shaped the genre and continue to shape its future.
Immerse yourself in an impressive collection of images captured by renowned Hip-Hop photographers including Joe Conzo Jr., Ernie “Brother Ernie” Paniccioli, Jonathan Mannion, and Janette Beckman, among others. Explore album covers, notebook drawings, lyrics, party announcements, street scenes, clothing, and graffiti art that serve as a visual backdrop to the powerful stories shared in this definitive volume.
LL COOL J Presents The Streets Win is not just a book, it's a time capsule of Hip-Hop history. Whether you're a die-hard fan, a photography enthusiast, or simply curious about the origins of one of the most influential music genres of our time, this book is a must-have. Celebrate the golden anniversary of Hip-Hop with this extraordinary gift that will leave you inspired, educated, and amazed.
Unlock the door to 50 years of Hip-Hop greatness. Get your copy of LL COOL J Presents The Streets Win now, and join the journey that changed the face of American music forever.
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