University of Texas Press

Harvey examines the reality entertainment and tabloid culture of the late '80s into the '90s, skillfully uncovering how gangsta rap-or 'reality rap,' as it was initially called-existed in dialogue... — Pitchfork More…

Where most musician autobiographies are fueled by backstage drama, this book focuses almost entirely on the creative process, a choice that not only proves to be compelling but helps turn Stamey's... — Pitchfork More…

I want this Houston hip-hop oral history book...because it details an essential rap locale via interviews with H-Town titans including Scarface and Slim Thug — Pitchfork More…

[A] spirited yet poignant story...What's so powerful about [Valentine's] story is not just how she overcomes addiction and the legacy of a difficult childhood, but how The Go-Go's find their... — MOJO More…

The best books about music and musicians are a direct reflection of their subjects and Chris Morris' chronicle on Los Lobos, Dream in Blue, is just such a book — All About Jazz More…

Absolutely brilliant, heartbreaking, insightful, and personal. -- Margo Price — Literary Hub More…