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And It Don't Stop

Raquel Cepeda
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And It Don't Stop

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013

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Raquel Cepeda

And It Don't Stop

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

361

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

And It Don't Stop, edited by Raquel Cepeda, is a non-fiction anthology that compiles thirty pieces of hip-hop journalism and analysis from the past twenty-five years, exploring the genre's history, cultural impact, and key figures. It includes reports on influential artists and events, the emergence of new sub-genres, and hip-hop's role in social issues, offering a comprehensive look at the genre's evolution from the 1980s to the early 2000s.

Informative

Contemplative

Nostalgic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Reviews & Readership

4.3

124 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Raquel Cepeda’s And It Don't Stop delivers a compelling blend of personal narrative and cultural criticism, celebrating hip-hop while probing its societal implications. Praise centers on its insightful, passionate commentary, though some find it disjointed. Overall, it’s an enriching read for enthusiasts seeking depth beyond the music.

Who should read this

Who Should Read And It Don't Stop?

Readers who appreciate And It Don't Stop by Raquel Cepeda are often aficionados of hip-hop culture, history, and journalism. Fans of Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop and Tricia Rose’s Black Noise will find similar appeal in Cepeda’s insightful reflections and personal connections to the evolution of hip-hop.

4.3

124 ratings

73%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

361

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Topic
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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