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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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Musicby Marcus J Moore

Everything’s Fine

Everything’s Fine
Jean Grae & Quelle Chris

Valley of Search (Reissue)

Valley of Search (Reissue)
Alan Braufman

Habibi Funk 007: An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world

Habibi Funk 007: An eclectic selection of music from the Arab world
Various Artists

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 Donald Glover Experiment

The Donald Glover Experiment
The Nation

How Black Musical Artists Revolutionized the Sound of Protest in 2016

How Black Musical Artists Revolutionized the Sound of Protest in 2016
TIME

The Healing Power of Alice Coltrane's Spiritual Jazz

The Healing Power of Alice Coltrane's Spiritual Jazz
The Liner Notes

The Culture Is Still Catching Up With Georgia Anne Muldrow

The Culture Is Still Catching Up With Georgia Anne Muldrow
The Nation

Leon Thomas Was the Voice of Spiritual Jazz

Leon Thomas Was the Voice of Spiritual Jazz
The Liner Notes

Sunday Review: Eddie Gale's "Ghetto Music"

Sunday Review: Eddie Gale's "Ghetto Music"
Pitchfork

At 85, the Jazz Bassist Ron Carter Still Seeks ‘A Better Order of Notes’

At 85, the Jazz Bassist Ron Carter Still Seeks ‘A Better Order of Notes’
The New York Times

A Music Obsession That’s Adventurous and Soothing

A Music Obsession That’s Adventurous and Soothing
The New York Times

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