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Orbit: The History of Hip Hop
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781969716034
Publisher: Tidalwave Productions
Published: Aug 12 2026
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.13
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.69 Depth: 9.61
Language: English
Before the stages, before the platinum plaques, there was a block party in the Bronx and a movement born from rhythm, rebellion, and raw truth. Orbit: The History of Hip Hop is a 22-page, full-color comic that traces the genre's rise from its underground roots to its global resonance. Featuring pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shanté, Ice Cube, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar, this issue blends personal stories with historical depth to spotlight the artists who reshaped music, fashion, language, and power. Told through dynamic art, this standalone comic is essential reading for fans of hip hop, culture, and creative revolution. Hip hop didn't just change music. It changed everything.
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