Parental Discretion Is Advised: N.W.A Rise & Gangsta Rap History
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The Definitive N.W.A Biography: Parental Discretion Is Advised
In 1986, five artists from Compton, California formed a group that would permanently alter hip-hop music and American culture. Parental Discretion Is Advised by Los Angeles Times music reporter Gerrick Kennedy delivers an in-depth examination of N.W.A's formation, explosive success, and lasting influence on gangsta rap.
Beyond Straight Outta Compton: The Complete Story
This music biography goes far beyond the 2015 blockbuster film, offering firsthand interviews and extensive research into the lives of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella. Kennedy provides unprecedented access to the group's most controversial moments, from their visceral lyrics glorifying street life to their infamous battle with the FBI over inflammatory content.
Key Events Covered in This Hip-Hop History
The book chronicles pivotal moments that shaped West Coast rap: Ice Cube's departure after their debut album achieved multiplatinum status, Dr. Dre's exit to form Death Row Records with Suge Knight, the group's connection to the 1992 L.A. riots, and Eazy-E's tragic battle with AIDS. Kennedy examines how N.W.A's bombastic sound and poetic yet profane lyrics spoke truth about poverty, drugs, gangs, and unemployment in 1980s Compton.
Authoritative Music Journalism
Author Gerrick D. Kennedy brings credibility as a veteran Los Angeles Times music writer covering pop, R&B/soul, and hip-hop. Named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2012, Kennedy combines top-notch storytelling with rigorous research to transport readers back to N.W.A's early days and the drama that followed their rise to fame.
Critical Acclaim
The Associated Press calls this "an incredibly vivid look at one of music's most iconic groups," while Library Journal describes it as a "non-stop, can't-put-it-down ride." This paperback edition from Atria Books presents a bold examination of how N.W.A established the foundation of gangsta rap, electrified fans with their hard-core image, and put their permanent stamp on pop culture, black culture, and hip-hop music.
For music fans seeking to understand the transcendent and controversial history of one of the 1980s and 1990s most influential groups, Parental Discretion Is Advised unveils the true story behind the seismic shift N.W.A created in entertainment history.
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The Definitive N.W.A Biography: Parental Discretion Is Advised
In 1986, five artists from Compton, California formed a group that would permanently alter hip-hop music and American culture. Parental Discretion Is Advised by Los Angeles Times music reporter Gerrick Kennedy delivers an in-depth examination of N.W.A's formation, explosive success, and lasting influence on gangsta rap.
Beyond Straight Outta Compton: The Complete Story
This music biography goes far beyond the 2015 blockbuster film, offering firsthand interviews and extensive research into the lives of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella. Kennedy provides unprecedented access to the group's most controversial moments, from their visceral lyrics glorifying street life to their infamous battle with the FBI over inflammatory content.
Key Events Covered in This Hip-Hop History
The book chronicles pivotal moments that shaped West Coast rap: Ice Cube's departure after their debut album achieved multiplatinum status, Dr. Dre's exit to form Death Row Records with Suge Knight, the group's connection to the 1992 L.A. riots, and Eazy-E's tragic battle with AIDS. Kennedy examines how N.W.A's bombastic sound and poetic yet profane lyrics spoke truth about poverty, drugs, gangs, and unemployment in 1980s Compton.
Authoritative Music Journalism
Author Gerrick D. Kennedy brings credibility as a veteran Los Angeles Times music writer covering pop, R&B/soul, and hip-hop. Named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists in 2012, Kennedy combines top-notch storytelling with rigorous research to transport readers back to N.W.A's early days and the drama that followed their rise to fame.
Critical Acclaim
The Associated Press calls this "an incredibly vivid look at one of music's most iconic groups," while Library Journal describes it as a "non-stop, can't-put-it-down ride." This paperback edition from Atria Books presents a bold examination of how N.W.A established the foundation of gangsta rap, electrified fans with their hard-core image, and put their permanent stamp on pop culture, black culture, and hip-hop music.
For music fans seeking to understand the transcendent and controversial history of one of the 1980s and 1990s most influential groups, Parental Discretion Is Advised unveils the true story behind the seismic shift N.W.A created in entertainment history.
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