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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Fifty Years Ago, Eugene McDaniels Predicted the ApocalypseActive Listening
Quelle Chris Isn't Left-Field. We Just Need to Acclimate.Active Listening
The Singer Whose Work Feels Like PrayerThe New York Times
5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian JazzThe New York Times
Tyler, the Creator Deserves More Credit as a ProducerComplex
The Subtle Eternity of Roberta FlackTIDAL
Portrait: Irreversible EntanglementsPioneer Works
