''It's Bigger Than Hip Hop: The Rise of the Post-Hip-Hop Generation'' is a creative non-fiction book by
M. K. Asante. ''It's Bigger Than Hip Hop'' employs
hip hop culture
Hip-hop culture is an art movement that emerged in New York City, in the borough of The Bronx; Primarily within the black community. Hip Hop as an art form and culture has been heavily influenced by both male and female artists. It is charac ...
as a vehicle to explore important social and political issues facing the hip hop and post-hip hop generations.
Title
The title is a nod to rap group
Dead Prez's song "
Hip Hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip- ...
".
Critical reception
The book received very positive critical reviews from press outlets and the hip hop community. It was selected as a Top Book of the Year by the ''
Kansas City Star''.
Ari Bloomekatz of ''The Los Angeles Times'' wrote:
Chuck D
Carlton Douglas Ridenhour (born August 1, 1960), known professionally as Chuck D, is an American rapper, best known as the leader and frontman of the hip hop group Public Enemy, which he co-founded in 1985 with Flavor Flav. Chuck D is also a me ...
of Public Enemy wrote:
Jennifar Zarr in ''Library Journal'' wrote:
''
Hip Hop Weekly'' wrote:
External links
M.K. Asante - Official Website
2008 non-fiction books
American non-fiction books
Hip-hop books
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