"A memorable, masterful history of the first 50 years of an indelible American art form. . . Questlove's instincts as a superfan and artist take this history beyond the hype to something very special."
--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

"Questlove closely examines the social, political, and artistic factors contributing to hip-hop's growth, many facets and styles, stars, controversies, innovations, and far-ranging influence. This is a must-read . . . Questlove's illuminating and insightful survey is as personal as it is expert."
--Booklist (starred review)

"A kaleidoscopic chronicle of hip-hop's 50-year history. . . Throughout, Questlove interweaves sharp and lyrical analyses of hip-hop's evolution with fascinating, up-close recollections of the genre's turning points. . . an exuberant account of a dynamic musical genre and the cultural climate in which it evolved."
--Publishers Weekly (starred review)