Unlike other genres, Hip Hop has the distinction of being a culture that has permeated and shaped society over the past 45 years.
Shows like Netflix’s Hip Hop Evolution have been successful at helping newer fans (of all ages) better understand the deep roots and stories behind the music they love. But one question remains: how can that historical information translate into something parents can teach their children?
Silver Dolphin Books is aiming to help fill that gap for Hip Hop-loving parents with the first in a new series of books aimed at introducing little ones to music history. The Story Of Rap, illustrated by Lindsey Sagar, is a simplified way to introduce kids to some of the biggest moments and artists across the timeline of Hip Hop.
Starting from Kool Herc’s 1973 back-to-school jam and touching on everything from Grandmaster Flash and N.W.A to the “war on rap” and East Coast vs. West Coast beef, the adorable rhyming book is filled with approachable illustrations and a closing message that is unmistakably endearing.
“Rap is for the people, just like from the start, it’s more than music, it’s a work of heart,” it reads on the final page, which includes animated likenesses of artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West and Cardi B.
The Story Of Rap will be released in May. It is available for pre-order here.
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No offence to Cardi. But she ain’t no part of hip hops history. She has potential to, but realistically? Nah
Is this for real? Let’s get kids into violent, misogynistic, materialistic and vulgar music. Cardi B? LMAO!
Man I ought to get this for my boy
Elementary students started working on our most recent career lesson. An introduction to different types of artists. I seen, The Story of Rap, boardwalk book illustrated by Linsey Sagaris. Not only will your children develop a love for words that rhyme, the illustrations provide room for imaginations to climb. A few timeless and unique quotes, “Soul met hip hop with a Tribe Called Quest,” “Tupac faced Biggie as a East Coast battled West.” Watch your children memorize sentences, read it to them over and over again. Listen to their vocal abilities while forming a grand slam musical band! Studies show children to have a better chance of achieving both academic and behavioral success later on when being read to. Caution: toddlers will demonstrate less bad behavior in the classroom. Let’s remind students to remove them baseball caps, when inside too. This is a very informative book, we learned a lot about the movement. Great use of word play and images.? – @mshbomb411