{"product_id":"ben-pedroche-independent-as-f-9781913231873","title":"Independent as F***","description":"For a glorious ten-year period from 1995 to 2005, hip-hop music received a much-needed shot in the arm from a generation of determined and wildly creative rappers and producers. They rallied against the increasingly formulaic and shallow world of mainstream rap, as well as a music industry unwilling to listen. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy releasing music on their own terms as independent artists--many adopting the mantra of being \"independent as fuck\" as a mission statement--these hungry creatives reclaimed their artistic freedom and wore it as a badge of honour. Most importantly, they also made a lot of excellent hip-hop. What emerged was a vibrant underground music scene that stretched from New York to Los Angeles, with influence reaching across the world. \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIndependent as F**: Underground Hip-hop from 1995-2005 looks back at this golden era, celebrating the most important artists, record labels, 12\" records, and albums, along with the stories behind them, while also shining a light on those who have since been forgotten. Lovingly researched and curated, this book is the ultimate guide to a special time in music history, one that continues to inspire each new wave of hip-hop artists decades later.","brand":"Velocity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53751508926806,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.momoxbooks.com\/products\/ben-pedroche-independent-as-f-9781913231873","provider":"momoxbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}