New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone (New Directions in Latino American Cultures) - Softcover

Rivera, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1403960445 ISBN 13: 9781403960443

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2003

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Review:

'...painstaking research and original reporting.' - Publishers Weekly

'Rivera's style, craft, and depth make this pioneering yet thoroughly accessible work a commendable addition...' - Bill Pierarski, Library Journal

'Author Raquel Rivera explains the significance of Nuyorican and Latin influences throughout the history of hip-hop music and culture.' - The Source

'...explains and delineates the cross-fertilization of one of America's most controversial and dynamic music forms...' - Norman Kelley, New York Press

'...Rivera shines a light on the lesser-known but just as vital hip hop artists...New York Ricans.' - Teresa Talerico, Tinta Latina

'...explores the identity dynamics of New York's Puerto Ricans, struggling to find their rightful place...' - Dinorah Nieves, Urban Latino

'...makes a noteworthy statement in the chapters of the Nuyorican Diaspora.' - Aurora Flores, VIVA Magazine / New York Daily News

Synopsis:

"New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone" explores the history of hip hop music from the standpoint of the New York Puerto Rican community which has been instrumental in its development. New York Puerto Ricans have been an integral part of hip hop culture since day one - from 1970s pioneers like Rock Steady Crew's Jo Jo, to rap mega stars Big Punisher (R.I.P.) and Angie Martinez. Yet, Puerto Rican participation and contributions to hip hop have often been downplayed and even completely ignored. And when their presence has been acknowledged, it has frequently been misinterpreted as a defection from Puerto Rican culture and identity, into the African American camp. But nothing could be further from the truth. Through hip hop, Puerto Ricans have simply stretched the boundaries of Puerto Ricanness and latinidad. "New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone" explores the Puerto Rican dimension of the hip hop realm. The book breaks with the common assumption that, in terms of cultural history and artistic expression, Puerto Ricans share more with "Latinos" than with African Americans.

Using hip hop culture as the focal point, Rivera draws past and present parallels between African Americans and Puerto Ricans by highlighting their shared New York City history and their both being part of the African Diaspora in the Americas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1403960445
• ISBN 13: 9781403960443
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 293