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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Narrated by Hanif Abdurraqib ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads' ... Read more

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*2018 "12 best books to give this holiday season" TODAY Show*Best Books of 2018* Rolling Stone"A Best Book of 2017" NPR, Buzzfeed, Paste Magazine, Esquire, Chicago Tribune, Vol. 1 Brooklyn, CBC, Stereogum, National Post, Entropy, Heavy, Book Riot, Chicago Review of Books, The Los Angeles Review, Michigan Daily*American Booksellers Association (ABA) 'December 2017 Indie Next List Great Reads'
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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

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 of his humble roots, and he spoke of a community ... Read more

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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 of his humble roots, and he spoke of a community
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From Pieces to Weight

Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens

by 50 Cent ...

Narrated by J.D. Williams ...

Abridged

3 hours 27 min

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but ... Read more

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In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but
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Only God Can Judge Me

The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur

by Jeff Pearlman ...

Narrated by James Shippy ...

Unabridged

16 hours 48 min

Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman ... Read more

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Spotify Best Audiobooks of the Year • Boston Globe Best Books of the Year • Guardian Best Music Books of the Year • Mother Jones Best Books of the Year • Rolling Stone Best Music Books of the Year“Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like a veteran sportswriter examining a dynasty. This detailed look at his life is the work of a writer who understands the ego of greatness.”—Chuck D“Pearlman
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Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

by Kathy Iandoli ...

Narrated by Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that ... Read more

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**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that
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The Upcycled Self

A Memoir on the Art of Becoming Who We Are

by Tariq Trotter ...

Narrated by Tariq Trotter, Rhett Samuel Price, Allyson Johnson ...

Unabridged

3 hours 51 min

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and HamiltonFrom one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “One of hip-hop’s greatest MCs, unpacking his harrowing, remarkable journey in his own words, with enough insights for two lifetimes.”—Lin-Manuel Miranda, award-winning songwriter, producer, director, and creator of In the Heights and HamiltonFrom one of our generation’s most powerful artists and incisive storytellers comes a brilliantly crafted work about the art—and
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Not Afraid

The Evolution of Eminem

by Anthony Bozza ...

Narrated by Peter Vellios ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

THE SEQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WHATEVER YOU SAY I AM, CHRONICLING THE PAST TWENTY YEARS OF RAPPER EMINEM'S LIFE, BASED ON EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTIST, HIS FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES"A passionate look at the Detroit rapper's music . . . an expert and thoughtful assessment." - BooklistIn 1999, a former dishwasher from Detroit named Marshall Bruce Mathers III became the most ... Read more

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THE SEQUEL TO THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WHATEVER YOU SAY I AM, CHRONICLING THE PAST TWENTY YEARS OF RAPPER EMINEM'S LIFE, BASED ON EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH THE ARTIST, HIS FRIENDS, AND ASSOCIATES"A passionate look at the Detroit rapper's music . . . an expert and thoughtful assessment." - BooklistIn 1999, a former dishwasher from Detroit named Marshall Bruce Mathers III became the most
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Mister Good Times

by Norman Jay ...

Narrated by David Monteith ...

Unabridged

8 hours 58 min

THE ENTHRALLING LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE'Norman Jay's contribution to club culture is immeasurable . . . He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation' David Rodigan'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's ... Read more

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THE ENTHRALLING LIFE STORY OF THE LEGENDARY DJ, NORMAN JAY MBE'Norman Jay's contribution to club culture is immeasurable . . . He brought new life to undiscovered classics and in doing so turned on a whole new generation' David Rodigan'Full of the heart and spirit Norman Jay brings to his music, but it also offers a salutary account of growing up as part of the Windrush generation in London's
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Sonita

My Fight Against Tyranny and My Escape to Freedom

by Sonita Alizada ...

Narrated by Vaneh Assadourian ...

Unabridged

8 hours 6 min

Nearly 15 million girls, including many in the U.S., are forced into marriage each year. Each of these girls has a price tag—and a story. Sonita Alizada was almost sold twice. Her price tag was $9,000. The money her family received for selling her would pay for her brother’s wife.The first time Sonita was put up for sale, she was 10 years old and she thought that she was participating in a dress ... Read more

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Nearly 15 million girls, including many in the U.S., are forced into marriage each year. Each of these girls has a price tag—and a story. Sonita Alizada was almost sold twice. Her price tag was $9,000. The money her family received for selling her would pay for her brother’s wife.The first time Sonita was put up for sale, she was 10 years old and she thought that she was participating in a dress
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God Save the Queens

The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

by Kathy Iandoli ...

Narrated by Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s ... Read more

$28.99 USD

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s
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Birth of a Culture

by Grandmaster Flash, Robert "Scoop" Jackson ...

Narrated by JD Jackson ...

Unabridged

8 hours 44 min

Step into the vibrant streets of the 1970s Bronx and witness the exact moment a global movement began. Birth of a Culture gives you a front-row seat to the origins of hip-hop, told through the firsthand experiences of Grandmaster Flash—one of the founding pioneers who helped build the culture from the ground up.When you read this book, you feel the pulse of the neighborhood parks, hear the scratch ... Read more

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Step into the vibrant streets of the 1970s Bronx and witness the exact moment a global movement began. Birth of a Culture gives you a front-row seat to the origins of hip-hop, told through the firsthand experiences of Grandmaster Flash—one of the founding pioneers who helped build the culture from the ground up.When you read this book, you feel the pulse of the neighborhood parks, hear the scratch
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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

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“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
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Words for My Comrades

A Political History of Tupac Shakur

by Dean Van Nguyen ...

Narrated by Landon Woodson ...

Unabridged

15 hours 24 min

**From Pitchfork and Guardian contributor Dean Van Nguyen comes a revelatory history of Tupac beyond his musical legend, as a radical son of the Black Panther Party whose political legacy still resonates today.*“*In a time in which having a rich relationship with the truth is especially vital, here comes Dean Van Nguyen. History is either a tool of the state or an outside screaming for freedom. ... Read more

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**From Pitchfork and Guardian contributor Dean Van Nguyen comes a revelatory history of Tupac beyond his musical legend, as a radical son of the Black Panther Party whose political legacy still resonates today.*“*In a time in which having a rich relationship with the truth is especially vital, here comes Dean Van Nguyen. History is either a tool of the state or an outside screaming for freedom.
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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

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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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Fashion Killa

How Hip-Hop Revolutionized High Fashion

by Sowmya Krishnamurthy ...

Narrated by Angel Pean ...

Unabridged

7 hours 52 min

**A Pitchfork Best Music Book of 2024This “first comprehensive anthology of the marriage between hip-hop and luxury fashion” (The Cut) draws on exclusive interviews to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years.**Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an ... Read more

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**A Pitchfork Best Music Book of 2024This “first comprehensive anthology of the marriage between hip-hop and luxury fashion” (The Cut) draws on exclusive interviews to tell the story of the hip-hop artists, designers, stylists, and unsung heroes who fought the power and reinvented style around the world over the last fifty years.**Fashion Killa is a classic tale of a modern renaissance; of an
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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

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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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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 there was 2 Chainz, there was Tauheed Epps—an only child growing up in College Park, Georgia, raised by a single mother ... 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 there was 2 Chainz, there was Tauheed Epps—an only child growing up in College Park, Georgia, raised by a single mother
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Bust a Move

Matt Dike, Delicious Vinyl, and the Hip-Hop Hits that First Conquered Pop

by Peter Relic ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

10 hours 12 min

WITH A FOREWORD BY B-REAL OF CYPRESS HILLIn 1987, hip-hop was at a tipping point: coastally, commercially, and creatively. New York City ruled the culture, while its hottest record label Def Jam was king. Yet out in LA, a new crew was ready to challenge for the crown, and their fresh spin would upend the industry as the decade reached its peak.Two Los Angeles dance club DJs, Matt Dike and Mike ... Read more

$24.99 USD

WITH A FOREWORD BY B-REAL OF CYPRESS HILLIn 1987, hip-hop was at a tipping point: coastally, commercially, and creatively. New York City ruled the culture, while its hottest record label Def Jam was king. Yet out in LA, a new crew was ready to challenge for the crown, and their fresh spin would upend the industry as the decade reached its peak.Two Los Angeles dance club DJs, Matt Dike and Mike
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Introducing George The Poet

Search Party: A Collection of Poems

by George the Poet ...

Narrated by George the Poet ...

Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

‘The title is Search Party – the idea being that we’re all out here looking for something, and my poems are my way of finding myself.’A young black poet blending spoken word and rap; an inner city upbringing with a Cambridge education; a social consciousness with a satirical wit and infectious rhythm – George The Poet is the voice of a new generation.Search Party is a thought-provoking and deeply ... Read more

$11.99 USD

‘The title is Search Party – the idea being that we’re all out here looking for something, and my poems are my way of finding myself.’A young black poet blending spoken word and rap; an inner city upbringing with a Cambridge education; a social consciousness with a satirical wit and infectious rhythm – George The Poet is the voice of a new generation.Search Party is a thought-provoking and deeply
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Losing My Cool

How a Father's Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-hop Culture

by Thomas Chatterton Williams ...

Narrated by Thomas Chatterton Williams ...

Unabridged

5 hours 24 min

Unabridged, 7 hoursRead by the authorA pitch-perfect account of how hip-hop culture drew in the author and how his father drew him out again-with love, perseverance, and fifteen thousand books. ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Unabridged, 7 hoursRead by the authorA pitch-perfect account of how hip-hop culture drew in the author and how his father drew him out again-with love, perseverance, and fifteen thousand books.
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Blon (Hemisferios | Eternamente)

by Pablo Pérez Rueda ...

Narrated by Blon ...

Unabridged

1 hour 53 min

Blon, el «rapero poeta» más querido y admirado del circuito freestyle, recita todos los poemas de sus dos libros editados hasta la fecha: Eternamente y Hemisferios.En Hemisferios, su segundo poemario, encontrarás la belleza que esconde el horror y la parte más cruel de la felicidad. Poemas sobre las dos caras, las múltiples visiones que el ser humano puede tener acerca de un mismo concept... ... Read more

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Blon, el «rapero poeta» más querido y admirado del circuito freestyle, recita todos los poemas de sus dos libros editados hasta la fecha: Eternamente y Hemisferios.En Hemisferios, su segundo poemario, encontrarás la belleza que esconde el horror y la parte más cruel de la felicidad. Poemas sobre las dos caras, las múltiples visiones que el ser humano puede tener acerca de un mismo concept...
... Read more
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Beastie Boys Book

by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz ...

Narrated by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Various ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ “live documentary” Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike JonzeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE ... Read more

$25.99 USD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ “live documentary” Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike JonzeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE
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Dame Dash - The Art Of Not Answering To Anyone

by Hermon Tesfay ...

Narrated by Digital Voice H.T. the O.G. S ...

Unabridged

2 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book of principles explores the uncompromising life and philosophy of hip-hop mogul Damon 'Dame' Dash, tracing his journey from the streets of Harlem to the founding of the Roc-A-Fella empire. The narrative examines how a childhood vow of self-worth evolved into a radical business model centered on total independence, self-funding, and the 'Harlem ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book of principles explores the uncompromising life and philosophy of hip-hop mogul Damon 'Dame' Dash, tracing his journey from the streets of Harlem to the founding of the Roc-A-Fella empire. The narrative examines how a childhood vow of self-worth evolved into a radical business model centered on total independence, self-funding, and the 'Harlem
... Read more
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Let My People Flow

Hip Hop and the Black Prophetic Tradition

by Cellus Hamilton, Michael Eric Dyson ...

Narrated by Cellus Hamilton ...

Unabridged

6 hours 45 min

What if God has been speaking through voices the religious world was too quick to ignore?In Let My People Flow: Hip Hop and the Black Prophetic Tradition, author, rapper, and lifelong hip hop artist Cellus Hamilton makes a bold but careful claim: God has always made sure His people could hear His voice, even when religious leaders failed.Drawing from Isaiah 28, Scripture, history, Black music, and ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if God has been speaking through voices the religious world was too quick to ignore?In Let My People Flow: Hip Hop and the Black Prophetic Tradition, author, rapper, and lifelong hip hop artist Cellus Hamilton makes a bold but careful claim: God has always made sure His people could hear His voice, even when religious leaders failed.Drawing from Isaiah 28, Scripture, history, Black music, and
... Read more

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