New Castle County Libraries Readers’ Advisory - Summer 2023 Picks

Hip Hop & Other Tunes - A Special Edition of the Readers' Advisory Committee Staff Picks

Updated July 12, 2023
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Can't stop won't stop : a hip-hop history
Chang, Jeff
Paper Book
The American Book Award winner, now completely adapted for a young adult audience! From award-winning author Jeff Chang, Can't Stop Won't Stop is the story of hip-hop, a generation-defining movement and the music that transformed American politics and culture forever....
The come up : an oral history of the rise of hip-hop
Abrams, Jonathan P. D.
Paper Book
This is a must-read for any hip-hop fan ‒ the story of hip-hop from its origins half a century ago to its global domination, told through the words of the main players Jonathan Abrams interviewed over 300 people involved in hip-hop, to tell its sweeping story.
Let love rule
Kravitz, Lenny
Paper Book
THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "I see my story as a suite of songs that have a magical connection." Let Love Rule is a work of deep reflection. Lenny Kravitz looks back at his life with candor, self-scrutiny, and humor. "My life is all...
Major labels : a history of popular music in seven genres
Sanneh, Kelefa
Paper Book
A rigorous and celebratory journey through the history of pop music, from the former New York Times music critic.
On the come up
Thomas, Angie
Paper Book
The YA love letter to hip-hop--streaming on Paramount+ September 23, 2022! Starring Sanaa Lathan (in her directorial debut), Jamila C. Gray, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Lil Yachty, Method Man, Mike Epps, GaTa (Davionte Ganter), Miles Gutierrez-Riley, Titus Makin Jr.,...

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