hip-hop

A modern-day hip-hop retelling of the classic opera "Carmen" in which a seductive aspiring actress is pursued by both a police officer and a tough criminal investigator.

With the new responsibily of supporting a newborn, his baby's mother, and his girlfriend, ex-convict Seven devises a plan to work for the biggest drug pushers in Charlotte in order to gain their trust so he can rob them later.

Musician Chuck D, lead singer for Public Enemy, discusses the world of Rap and Hip-Hop, arguing that the genre and its performers have been too often ignored, and offers his opinions about racism, ethnic prejudice, classism, fanatical nationalism, and other issues affecting African-Americans in modern society.

M.K. Asante, Jr. chronicles the new hip-hop movement that is changing the music industry and explores how this new style of music is addressing the social, economic, and political issues that are shaping the next generation.

"Merging real stories with theory, research, and practice, a prominent scholar offers a new approach to teaching and learning for every stakeholder in urban education. Drawing on his own experience of feeling undervalued and invisible in science classrooms as a young man of color, Christopher Emdin offers a new lens on and approach to teaching in urban schools. Putting forth his theory of Reality Pedagogy, Emdin provides practical tools to unleash the brilliance and eagerness of youth and educators alike--both of whom have been typecast and stymied by outdated modes of thinking about urban education, [and] demonstrates the importance of creating a family structure and building communities within the classroom, using culturally relevant strategies like hip-hop music and call-and-response, and connecting the experiences of urban youth to indigenous populations globally"--Provided by publisher.

Provides a brief overview of the history of hip-hop and profiles prominent individuals in the industry.

In July 2008, playwright and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda bought a book to read on vacation. Little did he know that his random choice would eventually help him change the face of Broadway. The book was Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, an original Founding Father of the United States. Seven years later, Miranda's revolutionary hip-hop musical opened to tremendous reviews, sold-out performances, and record-breaking awards. What inspired Miranda to tell Hamilton's story using twenty-first-century music and casting? How did his vision transform from hip-hop mixtape to Broadway musical? This engaging book shares this fascinating story.

"Follow a little girl as she moves, swings, and grooves her way through her bedtime routine, dancing all the while, until she finally closes her eyes and dances through her dreams"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles on six influential hip-hop artists--Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, and Kanye West.

Examines the lives of Ben Haggerty and Ryan Lewis, the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, their childhoods, families, education, the duo's early interest and talent in music, and their rise to fame.