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Questlove returned to the role of author for his latest book Hip-Hop is History, published on Tuesday, June 11. His latest music book aims to blend history with the personal life of The Roots drummer as he takes readers through the most important figures in the history of the music genre while sharing stories from his life growing up in Pennsylvania.
Already, the book has topped Amazon's bestseller list as the No. 1 choice for ethnomusicology, and to sweeten the deal, it's on sale for a limited time for up to 30% off at TargetAmazon and Walmart.
Keep reading to see where you can find Questlove's new book online.
Questlove's “Hip-Hop Is History.”
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The Grammy-winning artist takes fans through the unexpected cultural force that hip-hop has become. last book, takes you back to the 1970s when the genre started to take off. Interspersed with historical moments are never-before-seen personal details about the artist, including what it was like growing up in a musical family in Philadelphia, as well as saving up for his first vinyl record. The official description also claims that you can expect the “encyclopedic fluency and passion of an obsessive fan, but also the expertise and originality of an innovative participant.”
Questlove fans should add this title to your cart to expand your merchandise collection with unique and valuable pieces. Since the cover is a bold shade of purple, it could also make a great coffee table book to keep on display. And if you're looking for gifts for music lovers or musicians, Questlove's latest book is a worthy contender — especially for hip-hop fans.
The drummer has often traded his drumsticks for a pen as he has previously published music-centric books such as Music is historywhich you can get for 44% off, as well as his cookbook Mixtape Potluck 48% off and his first book and memoir Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlovewhich currently sells for less than $20.
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