Book: Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey

Hip Hop: A Cultural Odyssey is new book by Aria Multimedia containing over 250 original essays, profiles and testimonials written by Hip-Hop's top journalists, authors, MC’s, DJ’s, B-Boys, graf artists and producers covering all aspects of the culture and profiling 40 Icons who changed the game. The book also features hundreds of powerful images compiled by key eyewitnesses to the Culture, including one-of-a-kind Polaroid portraits captured by celebrated photographer Jonathan Mannion. It also includes Hip-Hop Essentials lists of the hottest 100 singles and albums from each of Hip-Hop’s four decades. PLUS an exclusive 4’x18” gatefold illustration by Mike Thompson, celebrating the four elements of Hip-Hop. Get you copy of the book here or through hiphopculturebook.com for $300 USD.

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