Marcus J. Moore
High and Rising
Written by the esteemed author, curator, and music journalist 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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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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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
Kendrick Lamar is ready to talk. Is he ready to listen?NPR
The Nuanced Bluster of Kamasi WashingtonThe Atlantic
