The Come Up

In The Come Up, award-winning journalist Jonathan Abrams delivers a comprehensive oral history of hip-hop, tracing its journey from the Bronx playgrounds of 1973 to its status as America's leading music genre. Through over 300 interviews with pivotal DJs, artists, and producers, Abrams highlights the stories often overlooked and at risk of being lost. This engaging narrative explores hip-hop's evolution, showcasing its impact on culture, language, and fashion, while celebrating the relentless creativity that fueled a revolutionary movement in modern music.