Its not just rap music. Hip-hop has transformed theater; dance; performance; poetry; literature; fashion; design; photography; painting; and film; to become one of the most far-reaching and transformative arts movements of the past two decades.American Book Award-winning journalist Jeff Chang; author of the acclaimed Cant Stop Wont Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation; assembles some of the most innovative and provocative voices in hip-hop to assess the most important cultural movement of our time. Its an incisive look at hip-hop arts in the voices of the pioneers; innovators; and mavericks.With an introductory survey essay by Chang; the anthology includes: Greg Tate; Mark Anthony Neal; Brian “B+rdquo; Cross; and Vijay Prashad examining hip-hop aesthetics in the wake of multiculturalism. Joan Morgan and Mark Anthony Neal discussing gender relations in hip-hop. Hip-hop novelists Danyel Smith and Adam Mansbach on "street lit" and "lit hop". Actor; playwright; and performance artist Danny Hoch on how hip-hop defined the aesthetics of a generation. Rock Steady Crew b-boy-turned-celebrated visual artist DOZE on the uses and limits of a "hip-hop" identity. Award-winning writer Raquel Cepeda on West African cosmology and "the flash of the spirit" in hip-hop arts. Pioneer dancer POPMASTER FABELs history of hip-hop dance; and acclaimed choreographer Rennie Harris on hip-hops transformation of global dance theatre. Bill Adlers history of hip-hop photography; including photos by Glen E. Friedman; Janette Beckman; and Joe Conzo. Poetry and prose from Watts Prophet Father Amde Hamilton and Def Poetry Jam veterans Staceyann Chin; Suheir Hammad; Marc Bamuthi Joseph and Kevin Coval. Roundtable discussions and essays presenting hip-hop in theatre; graphic design; documentary film and video; photography; and the visual arts. “Total Chaos is Jeff Chang at his best: fierce and unwavering in his commitment to document the hip-hop explosion. In beginning to define a hip-hop aesthetic; this gathering of artists; pioneers; and thinkers illuminates the special truth that hip-hop speaks to youth around the globe.rdquo; (Bakari Kitwana; author of The Hip-Hop Generation)
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Unique LoomBy StaciMaterial Change has been designed in a unique loom. When I had begun reading the book. I found that I was frustrated because of the inconsistency of the pages. because they were two separate stories together on one page. As I continued forward. I realized the design and started over to ensure I was grasping the concepts. After I did this. I fell in love with the weaving design. The most incredible thing about the way the layout of the book is that the pages are written just like fabric being intertwined together. Each chapter has an intricate weave pattern that combine the topic as visual aid in understanding and appreciating the art. There are pictures that show the people working at the market. weaving at the factory. and adding color to the fabric. Visually it is extremely appealing. once you let yourself step away from the classic layout of a book. you will become entranced with its one of a kind design.The book has an incredible start with the story of how Eve Blossom (the writer and storyteller of the book) was entranced with the culture and how she had stumbled upon the intricate. traditional fabrics. In 1992. Blossom went to a traditional market in Hanoi. North Vietnam. While she was walking through the market. she had stumbled upon a section with textiles that she was fascinated with. Since it had impacted her with such incredible force she located the lady behind the textiles (named Anh) and asked if she could see more. On Anhs motorbike. she took Blossom on a journey to a weaving location near the market. This is where it all began and how Blossom explains that she knew she wanted to work with these people.Blossom continued forward in her career by returning to school. working in Los Angeles. then returning to Vietnam to work. She researched. advised and built artisan relationships over thirteen years and continued to move forward with that development to create her for-profit social company in designs called Lulan Artisans. Creating her mission. "to preserve artisanal traditions; to give workers an ample wage. benefits and a safe workplace; to bring stability to communities by creating jobs; and to provide economic alternatives to human trafficking."Along with her own social entrepreneur ventures. she also brings stories about disruptive entrepreneurs who are working together in the design. social and business aspects. It is really well integrated throughout the book with the stories and ambitions of these other entrepreneurs. The result of these combined business endeavors is a new and fresh model to the conventional thought. These unconventional methods are what shaped much of the creation of Blossoms company. Blossom is the founder and CEO of Lulan Artisans with a background in architecture which correlates well with design. Dedicated to solving the issues that are occurring with human trafficking by ensuring that the company helps artisans sell their expertise. textiles and other goods to consumers. Her business has expanded not only in the general area. but through the internet they are now sold to online consumers worldwide and in showrooms. It is most renowned because of the appearance of the goods being sold in New York City at the ABC Carpet Home store.I share the passion of textiles. economic sustainability and social change that Blossom portrays in her journey through South East Asia. With her social entrepreneurship she has developed a company that has influenced all of those things and more. Having also encountered many families who were involved in human trafficking to get their family by financially. the implementation of Lulan Artisans has brought the importance of the fine craftsmanship in their textiles back into their lives. There are many struggles that are constantly being presented. as Blossom acknowledges. being aware and willing to move forward with innovative means to help create a more sustainable situation is the goal that she wants to bring to everyones attention. This is a fantastic book and I would highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest for textiles. human life or South East Asias economic living.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good bookBy Geek QueenThe concepts and the designs in the book started me thinking in a whole different way.The author does a great job of opening the readers mind to new ideas. textures and ideas.I would get the hard copy. I usually read everything on my Samsung tablet but so glad I have the hard copy of this book. I go back and read/feel the pages over and over again.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just what design businesses need!By RockitwithjbirdThis book poses an amazing model for how the new revolution of designed business can be shaped. I recommend this to anyone starting a business. within current corporate culture. or studying the anti-trafficking movement.
