{"product_id":"hold-tight-black-masculinity-millennials-and-the-meaning-of-grime-new-edition","title":"Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials and the Meaning of Grime [New Edition]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHOLD TIGHT is a book that explores the meaning of Grime music and its resonance in the UK, featuring new chapters for 2018 and an introduction from Boakye. It also examines the representation of masculinity in the music and the media. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 400 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28 September 2018\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Influx Press\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book \"HOLD TIGHT\" marked a significant milestone in the Grime Library's journey, making its debut in bookshops in July 2017 to widespread acclaim and a fully booked event at Rough Trade East. This groundbreaking work paved the way for a wave of Grime-related publications, including Wiley's \"Eskiboy\" (Penguin, 2017), Dan Hancox's \"Inner City Pressure\" (4th Estate, 2018), and DJ Target's \"Grime Kids\" (Trapeze, 2018, which is now being developed into a television series). In this revised and updated edition of \"HOLD TIGHT,\" readers can expect fresh chapters for 2018, a brand new introduction from Boakye, and a stunning new cover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCelebrating over sixty essential tracks that form the DNA of Grime, Jeffrey Boakye delves into the profound meaning of the music and its profound impact in the UK. He also explores the portrayal of masculinity in Grime and the media that covers it, offering insightful and thought-provoking perspectives. \"HOLD TIGHT\" is a captivating blend of love and investigation, offering a witty and memorable exploration of life as a black man in Britain today. With its rich sentences and profound insights, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Grime, music, and the cultural landscape of modern Britain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 346g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 131 x 198 x 39 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781910312414\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 New edition\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jeffrey Boakye","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44105546039546,"sku":"9781910312414","price":7.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/b11ab90e39199c9e3440a1b3f95ebaf0.jpg?v=1625968948","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/hold-tight-black-masculinity-millennials-and-the-meaning-of-grime-new-edition","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}