The Motherlode.
With her new book, subtitled
100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop, Hope wanted to reach a wide range of rap fans. From those who know and treasure the culture to just the casual fan, she wrote a book that all of them could enjoy.
“The Motherlode” author Clover Hope wanted to reach a wide range of hip-hop fans with her new book, those who know and treasure the culture to just the casual fan. (Photo by Ashleigh Rae)
And, as a woman who loves hip-hop, she chose a topic near and dear to her heart: The Female Emcee.
Hip-hop is one of those things where there is always something to learn. Even the most dedicated hip-hop head will find that there’s plenty to discover in
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