{"title":"Clover Hope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClover Hope\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts compelling narratives that delve into the vibrant intersections of music, culture, and identity. Her work offers insightful perspectives into the creative forces shaping contemporary arts, often exploring the stories behind the soundtracks of our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect engaging explorations of cultural history and the impact of the arts on society, rendered with sharp observation and thoughtful prose. \u003cem\u003eThe Motherlode\u003c\/em\u003e exemplifies her ability to illuminate complex cultural landscapes with clarity and passion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-motherlode-by-clover-hope-9781419742965","title":"The Motherlode","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 women in rap who have helped shape the genre and eschewed gender norms in the process.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Motherlode\u003c\/em\u003e highlights more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach of rap music. It includes pioneers like Roxanne Shanté, game changers like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott, and current reigning queens like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lizzo—as well as everyone who came before, after, and in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of these women were respected but not widely celebrated. Some are impossible not to know. Some of these women have stood on their own; others were forced into templates, compelled to stand beside men in big rap crews. Some have been trapped in a strange critical space between respected MC and object. They are characters, caricatures, lyricists, at times both feminine and explicit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book profiles each of these women, their musical and career breakthroughs, and the ways in which they each helped change the culture of rap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599787802860,"sku":"9781419742965","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3e8a52852a97b295ef745c986739c3e8.jpg?v=1778021704"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/clover-hope.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}