hip-hop culture
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Rap Monde & Rap Styles – Global Sounds
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceAt a time when rap is global yet deeply rooted in local scenes, these two books offer a clear way to navigate its complexity. From Chicago and Atlanta to London, Paris, and Marseille, rap continues to evolve through cities, sounds, and cultural exchanges that shape contemporary music worldwide. Published by Combo Éditions within the Music […]
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Bordeaux90 — Birth of a Writing Scene
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceBefore becoming a movement, a scene often begins with a few teenagers testing the city. In the early 1990s, Bordeaux saw the emergence of a graffiti scene shaped by freedom, intuition, and close contact with the urban environment. Bordeaux 90, Naissance d’une scène graff looks back at that decisive decade, when a local visual language […]
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Sous Press’ 18 — Rap & Graffiti Stories
Le Grand Jeu 15, passage de Ménilmontant, Paris, FranceSome magazines quietly document the cultures that grow outside the spotlight. Sous Press’ is one of them: a French fanzine dedicated to rap and graffiti, capturing the energy of these scenes through writing and analog photography. Edited by Hobbzzzze and Mr. Bougayaud, each 32-page issue explores the people and stories shaping contemporary hip-hop culture. Issue […]
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Gotham #2 — Voices of Hip-Hop
La Bellevilloise 19-21 Rue Boyer, Paris, Paris, FranceHip-hop has always been a culture of voices, streets, and stories. Gotham magazine captures these moments, blending interviews, features, and portraits of artists, journalists, and activists shaping the scene today. The second issue highlights key figures and networks, offering an insider perspective on rap, graffiti, performance, and independent publishing—documenting the scene while celebrating its diversity […]