The Five Percenters
Islam, Hip-hop and the Gods of New York
1st Edition
Published on 1. October 2013
328 pages
978-1-78074-449-0 (ISBN)
Description
From Malcolm X to the Wu Tang Clan, the first in-depth account of this fascinating black power movement
With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight's compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community's icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.
With a cast of characters ranging from Malcolm X to 50 Cent, Knight's compelling work is the first detailed account of the movement inextricably linked with black empowerment, Islam, New York, and hip-hop. Whether discussing the stars of Five Percenter rap or 1980s crack empires, this fast-paced investigation uncovers the community's icons and heritage, and examines its growing influence in urban American youth culture.
Reviews / Votes
"Knight does an excellent job of presenting the movement's founders, belief system and its history as seen by the people who live it." * Monsters and Critics *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
File size
2,22 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78074-449-0 (9781780744490)
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Book
10/2008
Oneworld Publications
€19.00
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Person
Michael Muhammad Knight is the author of The Taqwacores, the cult novel credited with inspiring 'Muslim Punk Rock'.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- List of Plates
- Introduction
- 1 Mecca
- 2 Desert Fathers
- 3 Clarence and Malcolm
- 4 The Blood Brothers
- 5 Allah
- 6 The Burning Mosque
- 7 Matteawan
- 8 Allah and the Mayor
- 9 Swarms of Devils
- 10 The Lives of Nations
- 11 Warrior Stripes
- 12 Belly of the Beast
- 13 Song of the Gods
- 14 The Builders Build
- 15 Mothers of Civilization
- 16 The Azreal Question
- 17 The Road to Cream City
- 18 Show and Prove
- Appendix of Names
- Notes
- Index
