{"title":"Ahmir Thompson","description":"\u003cp\u003eAhmir Thompson, widely recognised by his stage name Questlove, stands as a contemporary cultural maestro, known for his multifaceted roles as a musician, DJ, and record producer. He is the co-founder and drummer of the legendary band The Roots, a staple of modern music, and the house band for \u003cem\u003eThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon\u003c\/em\u003e. Beyond the sphere of music, Thompson has established himself as a compelling author, offering readers profound insights into his life and experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the realm of Biography \u0026amp; Memoir, his book \u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove\u003c\/em\u003e provides an engaging window into his journey. This work is much more than your typical memoir, intertwining his fascinating personal narrative with broader reflections on music and life. Readers are invited to explore Thompson's world, rich with anecdotes from his career and musings on the evolving landscape of music and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhmir Thompson's ability to weave his personal story with broader cultural reflections makes his books a must-read for those eager to understand the influences and passions that drive a modern musical genius. Whether you're a long-time fan of The Roots or a newcomer to his literary work, his writings promise a captivating exploration of art and identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mo-meta-blues-by-ben-greenman-9781455501373","title":"Mo' Meta Blues","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World According to Questlove\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues\u003c\/em\u003e is a punch-drunk memoir in which everyone's favourite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the latest, the greatest, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhmir 'Questlove' Thompson is many things: virtuoso drummer, producer, arranger, \u003cem\u003eLate Night with Jimmy Fallon\u003c\/em\u003e bandleader, DJ, composer, and tireless Tweeter. He is one of our most ubiquitous cultural tastemakers, and in this, his first book, he reveals his own formative experiences—from growing up in 1970s West Philly as the son of a 1950s doo-wop singer, to finding his own way through the music world and ultimately co-founding and rising up with the Roots, a.k.a., the last hip hop band on Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues\u003c\/em\u003e also has some (many) random (or not) musings about the state of hip hop, the state of music criticism, the state of statements, as well as a plethora of run-ins with celebrities, idols, and fellow artists, from Stevie Wonder to KISS to D'Angelo to Jay-Z to Dave Chappelle to... you ever seen Prince roller-skate?!?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut \u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues\u003c\/em\u003e isn't just a memoir. It's a dialogue about the nature of memory and the idea of a post-modern black man saddled with some post-modern blues. It's a book that questions what a book like \u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues\u003c\/em\u003e really is. It's the side wind of a one-of-a-kind mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a rare gift that gives as well as takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a record that keeps going around and around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844661334252,"sku":"9781455501373","price":54.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/5665993482706.jpg?v=1758850364"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ahmir-thompson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}