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Can't Stop Won't Stop: The Complete Young Adult Edition Hip Hop History

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By Jeff Chang

: 9780316320974

THE HISTORY OF HIP HOP: can t stop won t stop young adult edition a hip-hop history completed book

by Philomena Lynott

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6274 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	40 pages

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: March 8, 2023

Age Range: 12 and up

Format: Hardcover, 432 pages

Can't Stop Won't Stop is the definitive young adult history of hip hop, from its origins in the Bronx in the 1970s to its global dominance today. Jeff Chang, a leading expert on hip hop culture, has crafted a narrative that is both informative and engaging, perfect for young people who are interested in learning more about this dynamic and influential art form.

The book begins with the story of DJ Kool Herc, who is credited with inventing hip hop in 1973. Chang then traces the development of hip hop through the 1980s and 1990s, as it grew from a local phenomenon to a global force. He discusses the key figures in hip hop history, including Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, and Tupac Shakur. He also explores the different styles of hip hop, from breakdancing to graffiti to rap music.

Can't Stop Won't Stop is more than just a history book. It is also a celebration of hip hop culture. Chang shows how hip hop has given voice to the voiceless and empowered young people around the world. He argues that hip hop is not just a form of entertainment, but a powerful force for social change.

Can't Stop Won't Stop is an essential read for any young person who is interested in hip hop culture. It is a book that will inform, inspire, and empower.

Praise for Can't Stop Won't Stop

"Jeff Chang has written the definitive young adult history of hip hop. Can't Stop Won't Stop is a must-read for any young person who wants to understand this dynamic and influential art form."—Ibram X. Kendi, author of How to Be an Antiracist

"Can't Stop Won't Stop is a brilliant and essential book. Jeff Chang tells the story of hip hop with passion, clarity, and insight. This book will inspire a new generation of young people to embrace hip hop culture and use it to make the world a better place."—Daveed Diggs, Tony Award-winning actor and rapper

"Can't Stop Won't Stop is a must-read for any young person who wants to understand the history and significance of hip hop. Jeff Chang has written a book that is both informative and inspiring."—Michael Eric Dyson, author of Tears We Cannot Stop

About the Author

Jeff Chang is a leading expert on hip hop culture. He is the author of several books on hip hop, including Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation and Who We Be: A Cultural History of Race in America. Chang is also a professor of journalism at the University of California, Berkeley.

THE HISTORY OF HIP HOP: can t stop won t stop young adult edition a hip-hop history completed book

by Philomena Lynott

4 out of 5