Hip-Hop Alphabet

Hip-Hop Alphabet

<p>Take a wondrous alphabetical journey through the glorious history of hip-hop in this kid-friendly introduction to the music that defined a generation. Featuring clever rhymes and graffiti-style drawings by legendary artist Kaves, <em>Hip-Hop Alphabet</em> uses the twenty-six letters of the alphabet to educate kids about classic icons (LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, and Jay-Z), as well as essential elements of the music and culture (DJs, microphones, and vinyl). Learn the ABCs with a beat! </p> <p><strong>Howie Abrams</strong> is a former music business executive turned author. He co-authored <em>Finding Joseph I: An Oral History of H.R. from Bad Brains</em> and <em>The Merciless Book of Metal Lists</em>. He co-hosts a weekly radio show called <em>Merciless</em> with rapper Ill Bill. </p> <p><strong>Michael &#x201c;Kaves&#x201d; McLeer</strong> is a legendary graffiti artist and the author of <em>Skin Graf: Masters of Graffiti Tattoo</em>. He has created logos and graphics for world renowned artists such as the Beastie Boys and Metallica. He is an MC in the hip-hop/rock group Lordz of Brooklyn. </p> <p><strong>Darryl &#x201c;DMC&#x201d; McDaniels</strong> is one of the founders of the groundbreaking rap group Run-DMC, which has sold more than 30 million singles and albums worldwide. He is the author of <em>King of Rock</em>.</p>