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Hip Hoptionary TM : The Dictionary of Hip Hop Terminology by Alonzo Westbrook (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCrown Publishing Group, T.H.E.
ISBN-100767909240
ISBN-139780767909242
eBay Product ID (ePID)2225565
Product Key Features
Book TitleHip Hoptionary Tm : the Dictionary of Hip Hop Terminology
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicGenres & Styles / Rap & Hip Hop, Topic / Celebrity & Popular Culture, Reference, Word Lists
GenreMusic, Reference, Humor
AuthorAlonzo Westbrook
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight6.4 Oz
Item Length7.6 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-555627
SynopsisThe inventive sounds of hip-hop have echoed far,from their Bronx beginnings of twenty years ago.,Delivering its message in a unique language all,its own, hip hop has garnered commentary from Vibe,and Essence as well as the Daily Telegraph and,Wall Street Journal. Now, HIP HOPTIONARY,translates dozens of phrases like 'Government,Handle' (registered birth name), '411' (the scoop),and more, featuring idioms and beeper codes,alongside lists of hip-hop fashion labels, books,mixed drinks and bios of the greatest rappers.,This is the ulitmate guide for a Double H world., The bumpin' book for hip-hop disciples (a.k.a. fiends), songwriters, all other writers, pop culture fans, linguists, and parents who are just trying to figure out what their kids are saying. The inventive sounds of hip-hop (which became America's number two music genre in 2001, outselling country) have echoed far from their Bronx beginnings of twenty years ago. Making its way from Compton sidewalks to suburban malls, garnering commentary from The Wall Street Journal alongside Vibe , hip-hop by definition delivers its messages in the most creative language possible. Celebrating hip-hop's boon to the realm of self-expression, Hip Hoptionary (TM) translates dozens of phrases like "marinating in the rizzi with your road dawg" (relaxing in your car with your friend), including: - Big bodies: SUVs or luxury vehicles - Government handle: registered birth name - 411: the latest scoop or information - Bling-bling: diamonds, big money, flash and cash - Brick City: Newark, New Jersey - 1812: war, fight (as in War of 1812) In addition to the lexicon of idioms and beeper codes, Hip Hoptionary(TM) also features lists of hip-hop fashion labels, books, mixed drinks, and brief bios of America's famous rappers, making this the ultimate guide for a Double H (hip-hop) nation., The bumpin' book for hip-hop disciples (a.k.a. fiends), songwriters, all other writers, pop culture fans, linguists, and parents who are just trying to figure out what their kids are saying. The inventive sounds of hip-hop (which became America's number two music genre in 2001, outselling country) have echoed far from their Bronx beginnings of twenty years ago. Making its way from Compton sidewalks to suburban malls, garnering commentary from The Wall Street Journal alongside Vibe , hip-hop by definition delivers its messages in the most creative language possible. Celebrating hip-hop's boon to the realm of self-expression, Hip Hoptionary (tm) translates dozens of phrases like "marinating in the rizzi with your road dawg" (relaxing in your car with your friend), including- . Big bodies- SUVs or luxury vehicles . Government handle- registered birth name . 411- the latest scoop or information . Bling-bling- diamonds, big money, flash and cash . Brick City- Newark, New Jersey . 1812- war, fight (as in War of 1812) In addition to the lexicon of idioms and beeper codes, Hip Hoptionary(tm) also features lists of hip-hop fashion labels, books, mixed drinks, and brief bios of America's famous rappers, making this the ultimate guide for a Double H (hip-hop) nation.
LC Classification NumberML102.R27W47 2002
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