First Things First spellslinger and personal appraisals—double as a

and personal appraisals—double as a mini-history of popular music

including Excess Baggage

you can always go home again

and several other major political figures

First Things First spellslinger and personal appraisals—double as aThis enlightening book reframes the history of hip hopand this time, women are given credit for all their trailblazing achievements that have left an undeniable impact on music. FIRST THINGS FIRST, hip hop is not just the music, and women have played a big role in shaping the way it looks today. FIRST THINGS FIRST takes readers on a journey through some notable firsts by women in hip hop history and their importance. Factual firsts like Queen Latifah