Rizzoli New York
Do Remember! The Golden Era of NYC Hip-Hop Mixtapes

The evolution of hip hop is widely acknowledged, but this remarkable book, published by Rizzoli New York and titled 'Do Remember!', takes us back to a time when rap was accessible only through mixtape cassettes. Evan Auerbach and Daniel Isenberg trace the history of New York rap mixtapes, from the early days of Brucie B and Kid Capri, through Clue and Tony Touch in the '90s, to Whoo Kid and Green Lantern. The book explores a pre-internet era marked by word-of-mouth and tape exchanges, live cassettes without artwork or titles, and the transition of rap from block parties to a billion-dollar industry shaping pop culture. A must-have for understanding the roots of a movement that continues to influence fashion, trends, and society. Size: 26 x 20.5 cm.