The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (723 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1576874974 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 832 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Fan but not a fan Customer Love KRS One, love hearing him talk and lecture, this to me was just waaaaay religious for my liking. Lots of repeating himself, lots of reiterating and dramatic phrasings. I got about 100 pages into it before putting I couldn't pick it up again. Another reviewer mentioned, "There is no doubt that a lot of hip hop fans won't know what to make of this book at first. It is not a music book. It is a spiritual book". That's a good way to put it. I didn't expect it to be a music book, but I. AWESOME, & VERY INSPIRATIONAL Awesome book for those who truly seek Self Realization! Explains, and confirms my life long research on my path of Endarkenment!. Knowledge Wisdom Understand Andre Midget Sims Its easy to be inspired after reading chapters in this book. KRS-ONE is puts Hip Hop and rap music in its proper perspective.
In 1988 he founded the Stop the Violence Movement, a collective of artists, activists, educators, and entertainers exploring the roots of violence while working to promote the development of positive conflict resolution methods; he is currently producing an album celebrating the organization’s 20th anniversary, with contributions by Nelly, Method Man, Busta Rhymes, The Game, Hakiem Green, Grant Parks, Duane “Da Rock” Ramos, and many others. Currently, KRS-One is touring the United States with Stop the Violence<
Since founding canonical Hip Hop act Boogie Down Productions in the mid-1980s, he has released a granite-solid catalog of 19 full-length albums, along with a star-studded list of collaborations. KRS ONE is a philosopher, activist, author, lecturer, and emcee. In 1988 he founded the Stop the Violence Movement, a co
Respected as Hip Hop’s true steward, KRS ONE painstakingly details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as “Hiphoppas,” can and should preserve its future. He explains Hip Hop down to the actual meaning and linguistic history of the words “hip” and “hop,” and describes the ways in which "Hiphoppas" can change their current circumstances to create a future that incorporates Health, Love, Awareness, and Wealth (H-LAW). In this beautifully written, inspiring book, KRS ONE shines the light of truth, from his own empirical research over a 14-year period, into the fascinating world of Hip Hop.. The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument, the first book from the I Am Hip Hop, is the philosophical masterwork of KRS ONE. "The Teacha" also discusses the origination of Hip Hop Kulture and relays specific instances in history wherein one can discover the same spirit and ideas that are at the core of Hip Hop’s current manifestation. Known as “The Teacha,” KRS ONE developed his unique outlook as a homeless teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop history. Set in the format of the Christian Bible, this 800-plus-page opus is a life-guide manual for members of Hip Hop Kulture that combines classic philosophy with faith and practical