Vibrate Higher

Vibrate Higher: A Groundbreaking Memoir of Hip-Hop as a Political Force from Acclaimed Rapper Talib Kweli In Vibrate Higher, Talib Kweli, one of the most lyrically gifted and socially conscious rappers of the past twenty years, offers a riveting firsthand account of hip-hop as a cultural and political force. Growing up in Brooklyn, Kweli was part of the first generation to experience hip-hop as an established genre, with its own pantheon of heroes, rich history, and distinct worldview. From cutting class to spitting rhymes, Kweli's journey led him to collaborations with some of hip-hop's greatest, including Mos Def, Common, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, and Kendrick Lamar. He also delves into his experiences selling books out of the oldest African-American bookstore in Brooklyn, leaving his record label, and taking control of his own recording career. Beyond illuminating Kweli's upbringing and artistic success, Vibrate Higher gives life to hip-hop as a political force that galvanized the Movement for Black Lives and serves as a continual channel for resistance against the rising tide of white nationalism. This groundbreaking memoir is a must-read for fans of rap music, black culture, and African American history.