WESTSIDE!!!!!

In case you all didn't know already, Adisa "The Bishop" Banjoko's new, "Lyrical Swords Vl. 2: Westside Rebellion" book is coming out March 4. I STRONGLY recommend buying a copy. His first book, "Lyrical Swords Vl. 1: Hip Hop & Politics in the Mix" was a great read. It was both informative and entertaining. After reading the book, I was left with a feeling of optimism and benevolence, something that Hip-Hop should instill in all of us.

There is link to the Bishop's blog on the sidebar. check out the press release for volume two.

Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion is the second book in a three part series on Hip Hop and it’s social and political impact by pioneer Hip Hop journalist and critically acclaimed author and lecturer Adisa Banjoko.

It contains a powerful collection of interviews that look at the subculture of Hip Hop and it’s impact on America. It also looks at the relationship between Hip Hop and martial arts, chess, yoga, the prison industrial complex and various spiritual paths.

Lyrical Swords Vol. 2: Westside Rebellion interviews with RZA, Dilated Peoples, Nas, chess icon Maurice Ashley, Balance, Will.I.Am from the Black Eyed Peas, DJ QBert, GZA, Paris, and Afrika Bambaataa. It also contains never before seen interviews with Gangstarr, DJ Muggs, Ray Luv, Run DMC and Jam Master Jay, Del and others. This book is a must have for any serious student of Hip Hop.