{"title":"Ben Greenman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Ben Greenman collection, where literature meets the vibrant pulse of music and culture. Ben Greenman is an acclaimed author and journalist, renowned for his insightful explorations of the arts. His works often delve into the fascinating intersections of music, culture, and personal narrative, making his books a must-read for fans of biography and memoir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eHip-Hop Is History\u003c\/em\u003e provides a profound look into the impact and evolution of the hip-hop genre, capturing its essence and significance in modern history. Another standout title, \u003cem\u003eMo' Meta Blues\u003c\/em\u003e, co-authored with Questlove, offers a fresh perspective on the life and philosophies of the legendary musician. This memoir not only illuminates the journey of a music icon but also offers a broader commentary on the music industry and cultural change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreenman's writing is characterised by its depth, clarity, and ability to connect with readers through engaging storytelling. Dive into the collection to discover a rich tapestry of narratives that celebrate the dynamic worlds of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hip-hop-is-history-by-questlove-9781399621632","title":"Hip-Hop Is History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuestlove radiates passion, knowledge, wit and profundity as he reflects on this ever-evolving art form \u003ci\u003eGUARDIAN\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in 1970s Philadelphia, hip-hop was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to make his own songs. That kid was Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, in this landmark book, Questlove traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting the forgotten influential gems and the chart-topping hits. He weaves it all together with stories no one else knows. It is at once an intimate, sharply observed story and a sweeping theory of the evolution of the greatest artistic movement of our time. 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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. 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