Hip Hop World

...a thoughtful examination of the globalization of hip hop...excellent... -- Matthew Moffett * School Library Journal *
...a fresh take on hip-hop's controversies and accomplishments. * Sway Magazine *
...a good primer on the genre's history and canon, from Chuck D to Cool Kids. * EYE Weekly *
A solid addition to the Groundwork Guide series, this overview of hip-hop covers an impressive amount of ground and spans the landscape of the art form's global origins and modern existence...the pithy, unapologetically political narrative that results is sure to engage readers. * Kirkus Reviews *
It's a totally readable guide to the genre with a global breadth rarely seen. * Toro *
The Canada-born writer of Jamaican parentage takes a uniquely intelligent look at the multiculturalism of hip hop... * Jamaica Gleaner *
The validity of hip-hop culture has been entrenched by reams of critical analysis and Dalton Higgins' book Hip Hop World adds a fresh voice by interrogating many of the ingrained tenets of hip-hop culture, hopscotching across the world to incorporate a global perspective. When discussing the culture's origins, he takes great care to expand the sphere of analysis beyond the South Bronx...Add to the mix Higgins' provocative critical analysis on hip-hop culture's racial aspects and social responsibility and Hip Hop World represents a clarion call for hip-hop culture to fully seize its power and influence for progressive goals in the future. * Exclaim Magazine *
This highly readable, well-researched series of essays...certainly covers a lot of ground, but it's Higgins's panoramic scope and panoply of references that makes the book so engaging. With its solid chapter on hip-hop history, it's also suitable for impressionable young heads just getting into the music. * NOW Magazine *
A refreshingly intelligent history and examination of that much maligned and...truly global phenomenon. -- Lesley Little * Resource Links *