{"product_id":"break-it-down-9781644841327","title":"Break It Down: Reflections on Hip Hop from Young Minds","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\" class=\"product-description-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eBreak It Down [Youth Writers Challenge Series | Volume-2]: Reflections on Hip Hop from Young Minds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #555;\"\u003eby Assata Makonnen, Bradley Glory Scott, Nyela J. Davis, Ky'Jai M.J. Campbell, Tatiyana J. Terrelonge \u0026amp; Raina Love Scott\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; color: #7f8c8d;\"\u003eA Youth Perspective on the Evolution and Global Impact of Rap Culture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f4ecf7; border-left: 5px solid #8e44ad; padding: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: bold; color: #4a235a;\"\u003e🎤 THE VOICE OF THE NEXT GENERATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"\u003eAn eclectic compilation exploring the dynamic interconnection of rap music with jazz, fashion, and global media through the eyes of six young visionaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreak It Down: Reflections on Hip Hop from Young Minds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e is a vibrant compilation that examines how the era of rap music has profoundly influenced the youth of today. Part of the \u003cem\u003eYouth Writers Challenge Series\u003c\/em\u003e, this second volume brings together six distinct perspectives to explore the cultural milestones shaped by hip hop. From its deep-rooted connection to jazz to its undeniable grip on modern fashion and digital media, these young authors dissect how rappers have moved from the periphery to become global trendsetters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection goes beyond local influence, traveling to international landscapes where hip hop faces bans and political resistance, yet continues to inspire movement. The authors also explore the \"marriage\" of contrasting art forms, such as the fusion of traditional ballet with hip hop to create entirely new stylistic expressions. Blending reality with creative fiction, \u003cstrong\u003eBreak It Down\u003c\/strong\u003e honors the poetic, prolific, and eclectic rhyming style that defines the rap genre, offering a fresh academic and personal look at the culture's enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 15px; border-radius: 5px; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eAuthor Biographies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume features a collaborative effort by \u003cstrong\u003eAssata Makonnen, Bradley Glory Scott, Nyela J. Davis, Ky'Jai M.J. Campbell, Tatiyana J. Terrelonge, and Raina Love Scott\u003c\/strong\u003e. These young writers were participants in the Youth Writers Challenge, a program designed to empower the next generation of storytellers to provide authoritative commentary on the cultural forces shaping their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHip Hop \u0026amp; Cultural Historians:\u003c\/strong\u003e Readers interested in how the younger generation perceives the evolution of urban music and its multi-industry impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducators \u0026amp; Youth Mentors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Those looking for peer-written material that encourages creative writing and cultural analysis among students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtistic Fusion Enthusiasts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Individuals fascinated by the blending of hip hop with traditional forms like jazz and ballet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume 2 of the critically acclaimed \u003cstrong\u003eYouth Writers Challenge Series\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePraised for its authentic, multi-perspective approach to global hip hop culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique resource for understanding the \"prolific rhyming style\" from a contemporary youth lens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e9781644841327\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1644841320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePurposely Created Publishing Group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePaperback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2019-11-12\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 40px; font-size: 0.9em; color: #777;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBust-Down Books: More Than a Bookstore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommunity is Our Commodity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n    {\n      \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\n      \"@type\": \"Book\",\n      \"name\": \"Break It Down [Youth Writers Challenge Series | Volume-2]: Reflections on Hip Hop from Young Minds\",\n      \"author\": [\n        { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Assata Makonnen\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Bradley Glory Scott\" },\n        { \"@type\": \"Person\", \"name\": \"Nyela J. 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