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Marcus J. Moore

High and Rising

Written by the esteemed author, curator, and music journalist Marcus J. Moore, this is the first biography of De La Soul. It unpacks the significance of the influential rap group, the birth of hip-hop culture, and the evolution of alternative rap. Marcus also weaves in a deeply personal coming-of-age story about his journey through life with De La as a backdrop.

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Marcus

Marcus J. Moore is an esteemed music journalist, editor, event curator, professor, and author of two acclaimed books: The Butterfly Effect: How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America (2020) and High and Rising: A Book About De La Soul (2024), now on sale. The latter is a blend of cultural biography, memoir, and critical analysis.

The book is out via Atria Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. His next book, High and Rising, a cultural biography of rap trio De La Soul, was published by HarperCollins in November 2024.

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We Buy Diabetic Test Strips
Armand Hammer

Patterns / Message to South Africa

Patterns / Message to South Africa
Noah Howard

Drum Dance to the Motherland

Drum Dance to the Motherland
Khan Jamal Creative Arts Ensemble

Natural Brown Prom Queen

Natural Brown Prom Queen
Sudan Archives

High and Rising

A biography of the hip-hop trio De La Soul, charting their ascension, their boundary-pushing experimentation, and their lasting cultural influence.

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The Singer Whose Work Feels Like Prayer

The Singer Whose Work Feels Like Prayer
The New York Times

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Brazilian Jazz
The New York Times

Tyler, the Creator Deserves More Credit as a Producer

Tyler, the Creator Deserves More Credit as a Producer
Complex

The Subtle Eternity of Roberta Flack

The Subtle Eternity of Roberta Flack
TIDAL

Portrait: Irreversible Entanglements

Portrait: Irreversible Entanglements
Pioneer Works

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Wayne Shorter

5 Minutes That Will Make You Love Wayne Shorter
The New York Times

A Prodigy of Jazz Clubs Explores Other Stages

A Prodigy of Jazz Clubs Explores Other Stages
The New York Times

The Visions of Alice Coltrane

The Visions of Alice Coltrane
The Nation

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