{"product_id":"hip-hoptionary-tm-the-dictionary-of-hip-hop-terminology-paperback","title":"Hip Hoptionary TM: The Dictionary of Hip Hop Terminology - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlonzo Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bumpin' book for hip-hop disciples (a.k.a. fiends), songwriters, all other writers, pop culture fans, linguists, and parents who are just trying to figure out what their kids are saying. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe inventive sounds of hip-hop (which became America's number two music genre in 2001, outselling country) have echoed far from their Bronx beginnings of twenty years ago. Making its way from Compton sidewalks to suburban malls, garnering commentary from \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal \u003c\/i\u003ealongside \u003ci\u003eVibe\u003c\/i\u003e, hip-hop by definition delivers its messages in the most creative language possible. Celebrating hip-hop's boon to the realm of self-expression, \u003ci\u003eHip Hoptionary\u003c\/i\u003e(TM)\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003etranslates dozens of phrases like \"marinating in the rizzi with your road dawg\" (relaxing in your car with your friend), including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Big bodies: SUVs or luxury vehicles\u003cbr\u003e- Government handle: registered birth name\u003cbr\u003e- 411: the latest scoop or information\u003cbr\u003e- Bling-bling: diamonds, big money, flash and cash\u003cbr\u003e- Brick City: Newark, New Jersey\u003cbr\u003e- 1812: war, fight (as in War of 1812) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to the lexicon of idioms and beeper codes, Hip Hoptionary(TM) also features lists of hip-hop fashion labels, books, mixed drinks, and brief bios of America's famous rappers, making this the ultimate guide for a Double H (hip-hop) nation.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bumpin' book for hip-hop disciples (a.k.a. fiends), songwriters, all other writers, pop culture fans, linguists, and parents who are just trying to figure out what their kids are saying. \u003cbr\u003eThe inventive sounds of hip-hop (which became America's number two music genre in 2001, outselling country) have echoed far from their Bronx beginnings of twenty years ago. Making its way from Compton sidewalks to suburban malls, garnering commentary from \"The Wall Street Journal alongside \"Vibe, hip-hop by definition delivers its messages in the most creative language possible. Celebrating hip-hop's boon to the realm of self-expression, \"Hip Hoptionary(TM)\" translates dozens of phrases like \"marinating in the rizzi with your road dawg\" (relaxing in your car with your friend), including: \u003cbr\u003e- Big bodies: SUVs or luxury vehicles\u003cbr\u003e- Government handle: registered birth name\u003cbr\u003e- 411: the latest scoop or information\u003cbr\u003e- Bling-bling: diamonds, big money, flash and cash\u003cbr\u003e- Brick City: Newark, New Jersey\u003cbr\u003e- 1812: war, fight (as in War of 1812) \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to the lexicon of idioms and beeper codes, Hip Hoptionary(TM) also features lists of hip-hop fashion labels, books, mixed drinks, and brief bios of America's famous rappers, making this the ultimate guide for a Double H (hip-hop) nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlonzo Westbrook\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and former General Assignment Reporter for ABC and CBS affiliates in Charlotte North Carolina, Dayton Ohio, and Macon Georgia. He lives in New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.64 x 7.52 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2002\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763210780960,"sku":"9780767909242","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/abc64bd533396dfc53dc1b2d54965583.webp?v=1780229852","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/hip-hoptionary-tm-the-dictionary-of-hip-hop-terminology-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}