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This one would be perfect for reading together; better yet, put on some tunes and let your little reader live out their DJ dreams.
Darryl’s Dream by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels with Shawnee & Johnny Warfield and Adam Padilla, Illustrated by Tristan Tait
Little Darryl is a quiet third-grader who loves to write.
Written by Darryl McDaniels — the “DMC” of Run-DMC — this sweet semi-autobiographical story carries an important lesson in self-confidence and staying true to oneself, especially when it means embracing the talents that make you unique.
Welcome to the Cypher by Khodi Dill, Illustrated by Awuradwoa Afful
To many, hip-hop isn’t just a genre of music.
Groovy illustrations by Pizza bring a collection of fun characters and creatures into the mix to enjoy baby bookworm beats. So far, the formula has worked. That same year they landed on the lineup of Australia’s Global Gathering Festival alongside Kraftwerk, Mark Ronson and DJ Sasha, exposing them to a global audience.
Founding partner Daniel LeDisko teamed with fellow veteran DJ/producer Jon Pegnato and the two were instantly a perfect fit.
Additionally, Beatport named them as ‘Break Out Stars’ at the 2010 Winter Music Conference.
In 2011 their successes on the charts are mirroring their successes touring. It’s a language, a rhythm, and a voice for those who have felt silenced. Formed by Daniel Linton and John O'Brien on the 15th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots, the group was named as a reflection of their aggressive and rebellious sound.
LA RIOTS
A lot has happened since LA Riots introduced a bawdy blend of Indie Rock, Alt Dance & Electro music to the world in 2007. Over the years their broad musical scope has led to plays from the likes of Crookers, Brodinski and Drop the Lime, to name a few. Not to mention remixing tracks for a diverse roster of DJ/artists including Tiesto, Laidback Luke and Sidney Samson.
LA Riots first studio sessions yielded some techno-heavy gems, including ‘The Drop,’ their debut original track on Brooklyn-based label Fool’s Gold (A-Trak and Nick Catchdubs).
From the explosion of funk and soul to the mixing of DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash to the introduction of lyrical flows and class-conscious politics, the poetry of Weatherford walks young readers through not only the history of rap and hip-hop but also what they represent to the disenfranchised and the Black community. No, no, no — it’s much more than that.
LA Riots production is varied, but his quality control and precision in the studio creates a big room sound that translates the party straight to the dance floors.
It is those same high-profile productions that has prompted him to land even higher profile gigs. With lyrical text from Hill and dynamic illustrations from Taylor III, this book is a fantastic look at Kool Herc’s story and how his innovation paved the way for the hip-hop of today.
The Roots Of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop by Carole Boston Weatherford, Illustrated by Frank Morrison
The award-winning Weatherford teams up with illustrator and street artist Morrison in this incredible ode to the foundations of rap and hip-hop.
The fans received their productions with open arms, the world took note, LA Riots had arrived. The powerful rhymes of Dill and the exuberant illustrations of Afful follow a diverse group of children as they learn how to express themselves through the beat, flow, and poetry of rap, celebrating the art form for its distinctive interconnectivity of lyricism and music.
Happy reading!
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They’ve crafted the title track on Kylie Minogue’s ‘Boombox’ Album, remixed multiplatinum rock icons Weezer and pop-dance phenom Lady Gaga (“Born This Way”), all while working on top-selling Sony Playstation games and producing original tracks with Rising label boss Chris Lake & Nom De Strip.He accomplished what eludes so many in the genre; maintaining his underground credibility while remixing some of music's premier pop and rock labels.
However it was taken; their approach achieved the group multiple successes early on, including becoming North American tour support for MSTRKRFT and the Bloody Beetroots in 2008. It makes for a great read to introduce young readers to the theory and function of rap, as well as what sets it apart from all other art forms.
Hip-Hop: The Beat of America by Jarrett Williams
The most in-depth look at the history of hip-hop on this list, this graphic novel geared toward middle-grade readers follows Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan, as her dad takes her on a journey to the Bronx to learn the roots of the rap and hip-hop scene.
He's crafted the title track on Kylie Minogue’s “Boombox” Album, remixed multiplatinum rock icons Weezer and pop-dance phenom Lady Gaga ("Born This Way"), all while working on top-selling Sony Playstation games. They accomplished what eludes so many in the genre; maintaining their underground credibility while remixing some of music’s premier pop and rock labels.