DJs, b-boys, rappers, graffiti writers, activists, and gang members… CAN U DIG IT ??? (Warriors Movie reference)  If you grew up in the real NYC, you’d probably know some of these people, or you could read all about how they cultivated the roots of Hip Hop and street culture in Jeff Chang’s new book Can’t Stop Won’t Stop ($18)

You have no idea how deep the rivers flow when you pick up or download that new hip-hop cut.  Was it a political movement to boot?  Well, I guess it’s all how you look at things.  Mr. Chang also has a pretty hefty blog/website as well, so take a wild fuckin’ guess what it’s called: cantstopwontstop.com