{"title":"Matthew Gasteier","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew Gasteier's works illuminate the vibrant intersections of music, art, and urban culture. His insightful explorations, such as the deep dive into Nas's iconic \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e, offer readers a thoughtful look at the creative forces shaping contemporary arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect narratives that celebrate artistic expression and cultural impact, inviting readers to engage with the stories behind groundbreaking music and its influence on society. Gasteier’s writing resonates with anyone curious about the dynamic world of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nass-illmatic-by-matthew-gasteier-9780826429070","title":"Nas's Illmatic","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNas was playing a role on \u003ci\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/i\u003e, even if it was himself. By constructing this persona, Nas not only laid out his own career for the next decade plus, but the careers of dozens of other rappers who were able to use their considerable skills to develop similar personas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis brazen ambition has become a road map for every rapper who hopes to reach an artistic peak. It seems right that Nas would make \u003ci\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/i\u003e at the age when maturity begins to turn boys into men. This was, in many regards, the first album of the rest of hip hop’s life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA decade and a half ago, \u003ci\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/i\u003e launched one of the most storied careers in hip hop, and cemented New York’s place as the genre’s epicenter. With this in-depth look at the record, Matthew Gasteier explores the competing themes that run through Nas’s masterpiece and finds a compelling journey into adulthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining a history of Nas’s early years with interviews from many of the most important people associated with the album, this book provides new information and context for what many consider to be the greatest hip hop record ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47426250997996,"sku":"9780826429070","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780826429070.jpg?v=1774767967"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/matthew-gasteier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}