Book description
This is a book only Questlove could have written: a perceptive and personal reflection on the first half-century of hip-hop'Questlove radiates passion, knowledge, wit and profundity as he reflects on this ever-evolving art form' GUARDIANFor a young Black kid growing up in a musical family in 1970s Philadelphia, hip-hop was everything. He stayed up late to hear the newest songs on the radio. He saved his money to buy vinyl as soon as it landed. He even started to make his own songs. That kid was Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson.Now, in this landmark book, Questlove traces the creative, cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting the forgotten influential gems and the chart-topping hits - and weaves it all together with the stories no one else knows. It is at once an intimate, sharply observed story and a sweeping theory of the evolution of the greatest artistic movement of our time. Questlove approaches it with both the encyclopaedic fluency of an obsessive fan and the unique expertise of an innovative participant.Hip-hop is history, and also his history.
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Grave Digger
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Audiobook enjoyment without the hassle – this app's design is a win. I can't believe how seamless the integration with Apple Watch is. My workouts just got better.
Metal Aphrodite
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Dark Burn
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Liquid Death
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Flash
Audiobooks on this app have made my workouts more enjoyable and productive. With this app, reading is no longer a luxury – it's a convenient habit. I’ve been using ListenBook for months, and it’s been a fantastic experience. The app is lightweight, doesn’t drain my battery, and works perfectly in the background. The equalizer and voice boost features are amazing. Highly recommend!
Apple Nola
ListenBook's support for various audio formats means I never have to worry about compatibility issues. 🎶 Forget background music, I've got enchanting stories to accompany my chores! 🎵📚 🚶♀️📖 Exploring stories as I stroll – audiobooks have turned my walks into inspiring journeys of imagination. 🏞️🎧 The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time. The app's versatility in audio downloading is impressive. It's a one-stop solution for all my content.
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This app has broadened my literary horizons, introducing me to new authors. Effortless audiobook exploration – this app's design is a reader's dream. ListenBook Pro's tone adjustment feature is a playful addition that lets me tweak the audiobook experience. ListenBook is the best audiobook player I’ve found. The interface is clean and easy to use. I’m so impressed with ListenBook. The app is reliable, fast, and packed with features like customizable themes and playback speed. The sleep timer is a lifesaver for bedtime listening. Highly recommend this app!
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Take Away
Thanks for making my daily commute to work enjoyable and engaging! ListenBook is my go-to app for audiobooks. It's like having a personal assistant for my literary adventures. Navigating through chapters has never been easier. It's a user-friendly delight.
xSTORMx
This app has brought storytelling into every corner of my life – it's incredible. Tone adjustment is such a unique feature. It's like customizing the narrator's voice. Decent audiobook but I think I would have enjoyed reading it more. Some of the more subtle humor didn't quite land in the audio format.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience