Dope introspect on the indie rap world
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Dope introspect on the indie rap world
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Both Wu books by RZA are dope, more so The Tao of Wu, amazing book filled with in depth stories and history of Wu and info on spirituality and stuff.
Also this graphic novel on MF Grimm is fukking dope
Also this graphic novel on MF Grimm is fukking dope
Prodigys My Infamous Life was a great read. Half of it sounded like duck tails but who knows.
@Prodigy My Infamous Life speak on it, God.
WHO SHOT YA? Three decades of Hip-Hop Photography
By Ernie Paniccioli, right? I'll try to find this one.
the grimm graphic novel is terrible, he names no names. it might as well be about anybody random
dance with the devil is ok, but it has a heavy focus on him. which i dont think anyone knew him enough to care
flav's book is interesting, its written exactly how he talks. but he talks a lot about the tension between him and griff. which is funny but kind of terrifying too
LL's bio was good but a tiny bit disturbing in a couple spots (like the story about him hopping off the bus). buy it
prodigys book is dope. buy it
im in the middle of luther campbells book and its the best yet so far. buy it
i have scarface book but havent cracked it
the ego trip rap list is an interesting almanac type joint. the info in it is dated at this point tho.
super heads first book and carmen bryant books were entertaining
im probably forgetting some
dance with the devil is ok, but it has a heavy focus on him. which i dont think anyone knew him enough to care
flav's book is interesting, its written exactly how he talks. but he talks a lot about the tension between him and griff. which is funny but kind of terrifying too
LL's bio was good but a tiny bit disturbing in a couple spots (like the story about him hopping off the bus). buy it
prodigys book is dope. buy it
im in the middle of luther campbells book and its the best yet so far. buy it
i have scarface book but havent cracked it
the ego trip rap list is an interesting almanac type joint. the info in it is dated at this point tho.
super heads first book and carmen bryant books were entertaining
im probably forgetting some
Yo thunn every thing I say is factual to the letter thunn. That's word to the spaceship me and Kiki saw outside our bedroom window thunnnnnn!
Whut up kiko, I ain't seen ya ass since we was kids.
Didn't know Frank had a book, I'll cop this if I can find a place to buy.
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audio books por favor.. i got plenty of time to kill at work the next few weeks
Prodigy's ish is a must read. It's hugely entertaining, i loved the audiobook, was dope.
New Jeruzalem Journalist
Superstar
This was one of my favorite books when it came out when I was in high school. Finally got it autographed years later:
FIGHT THE POWER by Chuck D
And I have no idea who has my original copy of this jewel cuz it got passed around so many times, but for any cats that used to (or still do) get up with the spray paint, this is a must have:
THE ART OF GETTING OVER: GRAFFITI AT THE MILLENIUM by Stephen Powers
And this is still one of the most important books I ever read as far as help shaping my outlook on life (at the time anyway), the importance of developing consciousness, and understanding how power structures in society shape everything we think and do. And it has a ton of interviews from hip-hop personalities in it. First read it back in 2000, fantastic book:
NO MORE PRISONS by William "Upski" Wimsatt
FIGHT THE POWER by Chuck D
And I have no idea who has my original copy of this jewel cuz it got passed around so many times, but for any cats that used to (or still do) get up with the spray paint, this is a must have:
THE ART OF GETTING OVER: GRAFFITI AT THE MILLENIUM by Stephen Powers
And this is still one of the most important books I ever read as far as help shaping my outlook on life (at the time anyway), the importance of developing consciousness, and understanding how power structures in society shape everything we think and do. And it has a ton of interviews from hip-hop personalities in it. First read it back in 2000, fantastic book:
NO MORE PRISONS by William "Upski" Wimsatt
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reTIreMEnt: THE ALBUM (01/22) ALL DSPs
No ebook links in this thread? 
Sunalmighty
Superstar
I actually read Mase's autobio. Great read