{"product_id":"i-am-hip-hop-conversations-on-the-music-and-culture","title":"I Am Hip-Hop: Conversations on the Music and Culture","description":"What is Hip-Hop?\" In order to answer this question, author Andrew J. Rausch interviewed 24 individuals whose creative expressions are intimately associated with the world of hip-hop music and culture. Those interviewed include emcees, DJs, producers, graffiti artists, poets, and journalists. Topics of these conversations cover the careers of each of these people and their contributions\/affiliations with hip-hop, as well as their views on different trends within the music.\n\nIntended as a celebration of hip-hop music and culture, this collection of interviews ranges from the up-and-coming (Akrobatik, Rob Kelly) to the legendary (Chuck D, Big Daddy Kane). Also interviewed are Eric B., Black Sheep Dres, Chip Fu, Michael Cirelli, Daddy-O, DJ JS-1, dream hampton, Kokane, Kool Keith, Kool Rock Ski, Keith Murray, 9th Wonder, Paradime, R.A. the Rugged Man, Sadat X, Shock G, Special Ed, Spinderella, Sticky Fingaz, and Young MC.\n\nBecause many of these artists worked and performed in the so-called \"golden age\" of hip-hop, they offer insights on the merits and problems of what hip-hop has grown into today. From their candid observations, the reader will understand how each of these men and women have contributed to the culture and how each, in his or her own way, can rightly answer \"I AM hip-hop.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0810877910\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0810877910.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Rausch, Andrew J.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331620536381,"sku":"BVV.0810877910.G","price":44.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0810877910-0.jpg?v=1783557333","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/i-am-hip-hop-conversations-on-the-music-and-culture","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}