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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The Culture Is Still Catching Up With Georgia Anne MuldrowThe Nation
Kendrick Lamar Thinks Like A Jazz MusicianNPR
Leon Thomas Was the Voice of Spiritual JazzThe Liner Notes
Sunday Review: Eddie Gale's "Ghetto Music"Pitchfork
At 85, the Jazz Bassist Ron Carter Still Seeks ‘A Better Order of Notes’The New York Times
A Music Obsession That’s Adventurous and SoothingThe New York Times
Pink Siifu, a Shape-Shifting Musician With One Demand: Don’t Box Me InThe New York Times
