98 pages 29.7 x 21 cm Language: French Paperback 1991
One hundred pages devoted entirely to hip hop — in France and worldwide. This groundbreaking special issue of Best takes rap seriously, far from clichés and sensational headlines. From the streets of Marseille to the Bronx, it captures a culture that is as creative as it is powerful.
On the French side, new MCs speak out in parallel interviews, while IAM confirms its status as the most awaited crew from Planet Mars. Across the Atlantic, the spotlight turns to 2 Live Crew and the battles over censorship, the raw voice of KRS-One with Boogie Down Productions, and the rise of Gang Starr as the next American standard. Public Enemy’s story is told firsthand, while Kid Frost represents Latino rap, YZ brings the sound of New York’s underground, and 2 Black 2 Strong set fire to the U.S. flag.
Voices of global rap also find their place: Stereo MC’s from the UK, Def Jam’s Afros, crossover star Monie Love, the fresh energy of A Tribe Called Quest, newcomer D-Nice, and the worldwide icon Neneh Cherry. Even MC Hammer — then America’s biggest rap star — is dissected in a feature direct from the U.S.
Beyond the artists, this issue explores the crossovers with heavy metal, the sneaker trends shaping style, and the graffiti scene in France through reports and interviews.
