{"product_id":"the-motherlode-9781419742965","title":"The Motherlode","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated highlight reel of more than 100 women in rap who have helped shape the genre and eschewed gender norms in the process, \u003ci\u003eThe Motherlode \u003c\/i\u003e“shines a bright light on a history of overlooked female talent and breaks down the ingenuity of our current generation of stars” (Issa Rae, creator and star of HBO’s \u003ci\u003eInsecure\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Clover Hope’s comprehensive history showcases more than 100 women who have shaped the power, scope, and reach of rap music, including pioneers like Roxanne Shanté, game changers like Lauryn Hill and Missy Elliott, and current reigning queens like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Lizzo—as well as everyone who came before, after, and in between.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Some of these women were respected but not widely celebrated. Some are impossible not to know. Some of these women have stood on their own; others were forced into templates, compelled to stand beside men in big rap crews. Some have been trapped in a s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is the quintessential, comprehensive book about women in the rap industry that I've been waiting for. It shines a bright light on a history of overlooked female talent and breaks down the ingenuity of our current generation of stars.\"\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e -- Issa Rae","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408067666263,"sku":"9781419742965","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781419742965.jpg?v=1730501464","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-motherlode-9781419742965","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}