Fat Laces: The Life and Death of Seattle Hip Hop

A new book tells the untold story of Seattle's hip hop scene, from its humble beginnings in the 1980s to its current status as a global powerhouse. Fat Laces: The Life and Death of Seattle Hip Hop is the first comprehensive history of the city's hip hop scene, and it features exclusive interviews with some of the most important figures in its history, including Sir Mix-A-Lot, Macklemore, and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder.

FAT LACES - the LIFE and DEATH of SEATTLE HIP HOP: 1982-1994 (Seattle Hip Hop History Book 2)

by David Toledo

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11602 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	156 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	8 pages
Reading age	:	4 - 6 years
Grade level	:	1 - 2
Item Weight	:	0.064 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.06 x 7.75 inches
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE

The book's author, Charles Mudede, is a Seattle-based music journalist who has been covering the city's hip hop scene for over two decades. In Fat Laces, Mudede traces the origins of Seattle hip hop back to the early 1980s, when a group of young people began experimenting with breakdancing and graffiti. By the mid-1980s, Seattle had a thriving hip hop scene, with a number of local artists releasing records and performing at clubs around the city.

In the 1990s, Seattle hip hop began to gain national attention, thanks in part to the success of Sir Mix-A-Lot's hit single "Baby Got Back." Other Seattle hip hop artists, such as Macklemore and Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder, also gained national recognition in the 1990s and 2000s.

Today, Seattle hip hop is a global force, with artists from the city regularly topping the charts and winning awards. Fat Laces: The Life and Death of Seattle Hip Hop tells the story of how this vibrant and influential music scene came to be.

Exclusive Interviews

Fat Laces features exclusive interviews with some of the most important figures in Seattle hip hop history, including:

• Sir Mix-A-Lot
• Macklemore
• Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder
• DJ Riz
• Gabriel Teodros
• Jake One
• Kubla Kahn
• MC Lyte
• Paris
• Sadat X
• Talib Kweli

These interviews provide a unique insight into the development of Seattle hip hop, from its early days to its current status as a global powerhouse.

Praise for Fat Laces

"Fat Laces is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of hip hop." - The Seattle Times

"Mudede has written the definitive history of Seattle hip hop." - The Stranger

"Fat Laces is a fascinating and important book." - The New York Times

Free Download Your Copy Today

Fat Laces: The Life and Death of Seattle Hip Hop is available now from all major booksellers. Free Download your copy today and learn the untold story of one of the most important music scenes in history.

FAT LACES - the LIFE and DEATH of SEATTLE HIP HOP: 1982-1994 (Seattle Hip Hop History Book 2)

by David Toledo

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11602 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	156 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled
Hardcover	:	8 pages
Reading age	:	4 - 6 years
Grade level	:	1 - 2
Item Weight	:	0.064 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.06 x 7.75 inches
Screen Reader	:	Supported

FREE