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Marcus J. Moore

High and Rising

Written by the esteemed author, curator and essayist Marcus J. Moore, this is the first biography of De La Soul. It unpacks the significance of the influential rap group, the birth of hip-hop culture, and the evolution of alternative rap. Marcus also weaves in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.

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Marcus J. Moore is an esteemed music journalist, editor, event curator, professor, and author of two acclaimed books: The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (2020) and High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul (2024). The latter is a blend of cultural biography, memoir, and critical analysis.

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Marcus J. Moore

Where Future Unfolds

Where Future Unfolds
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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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5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Max Roach

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Max Roach
The New York Times

The Liner Notes: Why You Need to Hear yU

The Liner Notes: Why You Need to Hear yU
TIDAL

For Meshell Ndegeocello, blurring musical lines has provided a clear path

For Meshell Ndegeocello, blurring musical lines has provided a clear path
The Washington Post

The Liner Notes: Where Stevie’s ’70s Masterpieces Came From

The Liner Notes: Where Stevie’s ’70s Masterpieces Came From
TIDAL

Five Minutes That Will Make You Love Avant-Garde Jazz

Five Minutes That Will Make You Love Avant-Garde Jazz
The New York Times

The Untouchable Sound of the Legendary De La Soul

The Untouchable Sound of the Legendary De La Soul
Bandcamp Daily

Horace Tapscott Was a Force in L.A. Jazz. A New Set May Expand His Reach.

Horace Tapscott Was a Force in L.A. Jazz. A New Set May Expand His Reach.
The New York Times

Cisco Swank ‘Is Black Music. All of It.’

Cisco Swank ‘Is Black Music. All of It.’
The New York Times

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