Marcus J. Moore
The Butterfly Effect
Written by veteran journalist and music critic Marcus J. Moore, this is the first biography of Kendrick Lamar. It's the definitive account of his coming-of-age as an artist, his resurrection of jazz, his profound impact on a racially fraught America, and his emergence as the bona fide King of Rap.
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High and Rising
A biography of the hip-hop trio De La Soul, charting their ascension, their boundary-pushing experimentation, and their lasting cultural influence.
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For Sampha, Joy Comes After the MourningThe New York Times
The Liner Notes: Amiri Baraka’s BluesTIDAL
Armand Hammer Keeps a Foot in the Past, but Its Eyes on the FutureThe New York Times
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Max RoachThe New York Times
The Liner Notes: Why You Need to Hear yUTIDAL
For Meshell Ndegeocello, blurring musical lines has provided a clear pathThe Washington Post
The Liner Notes: Where Stevie’s ’70s Masterpieces Came FromTIDAL
