The Hip-Hop 10: The Best of the Best that Shaped the Music and the Culture [Paperback]

Christopher Pierznik (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 17, 2012

Ten lists spread across ten chapters dissecting the best of the best in hip-hop history. What is the greatest record label? Who is the most underrated? Who was the biggest bust? What remix is the greatest ever? What are the top ten albums ever created? Who was the best group? What song is the most important? What artist is the best of all time? All of those questions - and more - are answered and examined in this book.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Choosing the top ten of anything is only one person's opinion and the lists that you're about to read are my opinions, based on years of careful listening, in-depth research, and heated debates with other fans, writers, and industry employees whom I respect. I'm sure that they will have some interesting things to say when they read my choices.

I'm sure you will as well.

From the Inside Flap

"Rap is something you do. Hip-hop is something you live."
 
-  KRS-One

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Product Details

• Paperback: 132 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 17, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1477472436
• ISBN-13: 978-1477472439
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #787,812 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Christopher Pierznik is the author of 'Sacrifice Fly' and 'The Hip-Hop 10.' He works in finance and is a former feature contributor to IHateJJRedick.com. His blog posts have appeared on XXLmag.com, TheTonyGrands.com, AmusingMyBouche.com, and PleaseDontStare.com. A graduate of La Salle University (B.A.) and Temple University's Fox School of Business (M.B.A.), he lives with his wife and newborn child in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His dream is to one day be a member of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Insightful July 24, 2012

By Shalon Cruz

Format:Paperback

I'm not a huge rap fan but I really enjoyed this book! It shed a lot of light into the history of the music and I learned many new things. Each chapter is a top ten list of a different topic so the book avoids being boring or repetitive. A must read for all music fans!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read For Any True Hip Hop Fan July 31, 2012

By Philip M Gentile

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

Full disclosure.....I hate reading. Weird for a book reviewer right? Well I do. I bought this book because I'm a huge hip hop fan and I needed something to keep my entertained on the beach. I enjoyed every page. The writer made sure to break things into short chapters based on different categories and it was really fun to read. You can feel the writer's passion coming through on every page and it makes you want to keep reading. Just be careful....I spent like $50 on iTunes downloading all the great stuff I had forgotten about/hadn't heard in a while. Buy this book. You won't regret it!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for hip hop fans July 30, 2012

By Kristel R

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a great read from someone who's loved hip hop for 20 years. And if u don't love it u should read it anyway! Great writing and easy to read; I couldn't put it down. It can also teach you a thing or two if you're not educated on the culture. :)