"And It Don't Stop: The Best American Hip-Hop Journalism of the Last 25 Years" is an anthology of essays, articles, and interviews edited by Raquel Cepeda, first published in 2004. The book features some of the most significant and influential writing on hip-hop culture and music, covering topics such as race, identity, art, fashion, politics, and social issues.
The book is divided into four sections, each exploring a different aspect of hip-hop culture. The first section, "Origins and Influences," examines the roots of hip-hop in African American and Latino communities, and its relationship to other cultural movements such as jazz, funk, and soul.
The second section, "Lyricism and Language," focuses on the art of hip-hop lyricism, and features interviews with some of the most respected and innovative MCs and poets of the genre.
The third section, "Gender and Sexuality," explores the role of women in hip-hop, and the ways in which gender and sexuality are expressed and contested in the culture.
The final section, "Hip-Hop and Politics," looks at the impact of hip-hop on politics and social activism, and features interviews with artists and activists who use hip-hop as a tool for change.
Overall, "And It Don't Stop" is a comprehensive and engaging survey of the best hip-hop journalism from the past 25 years, and an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of one of the most influential and dynamic art forms of our time.
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