The Motherlode

Name: The Motherlode
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SKU: 9781419742965
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100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop

By Clover Hope

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Summary

The Motherlode is a richly illustrated celebration of more than 100 women who have shaped the rap genre, from pioneers like Roxanne Shanté to trailblazers such as Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott, and today's stars including Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lizzo. The book explores their musical achievements, career breakthroughs, and impact on the culture of rap, highlighting their challenges and triumphs in a male-dominated industry.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book is perfect for fans of rap music, readers interested in music history and culture, and those who wish to explore the contributions and stories of women in hip-hop.

"Highlights more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach of rap music, including pioneers like Roxanne Shantâe, 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."--Publisher's description.

This illustrated bookhighlights 100+ women in rap, from icons to forgotten voices,who helped pioneer and shape the most culturally significant music genre of the last half-century

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An illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 women in rap who have helped shape the genre and eschewed gender norms in the process.

The Motherlode 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.

Some 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.

This book profiles each of these women, their musical and career breakthroughs, and the ways in which they each helped change the culture of rap.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a comprehensive and overdue tribute, The Motherlode shines a necessary light on female talent in rap history. Issa Rae describes it as the quintessential book on women in the rap industry, while Aliya S. King commends it for telling the untold stories with love and honesty. The book's engaging and addictive style has resonated strongly with readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419742965

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Contributors:

Illustrated by Rachelle Baker
Illustrated by Rachelle Baker

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 990g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Clover Hope Education & Reference Non-Fiction

About the Author

Clover Hope is a Brooklyn-based writer who has previously worked as an editor at Vibe, XXL, Billboard, and Jezebel. Hope has written for a range of publications far and wide, including Essence, GQ, Wall Street Journal Magazine, the New York Times, Cosmo, Elle, and the Village Voice, among others. She is currently a contributing editor at Pitchfork and an adjunct professor at NYU. She was a cowriter on Beyoncé’s Black Is King film.