New York Ricans from the Hip Hop Zone

' . . . painstaking research and original reporting. ' - Publishers Weekly

' Rivera' s style, craft, and depth make this pioneering yet thoroughly accessible work a commendable addition. . . ' - Bill Pierarski, Library Journal

' Author Raquel Rivera explains the significance of Nuyorican and Latin influences throughout the history of hip-hop music and culture. ' - The Source

' . . . explains and delineates the cross-fertilization of one of America' s most controversial and dynamic music forms. . . ' - Norman Kelley, New York Press

' . . . Rivera shines a light on the lesser-known but just as vital hip hop artists. . . New York Ricans. ' - Teresa Talerico, Tinta Latina

' . . . explores the identity dynamics of New York' s Puerto Ricans, struggling to find their rightful place. . . ' - Dinorah Nieves, Urban Latino

' . . . makes a noteworthy statement in the chapters of the Nuyorican Diaspora. ' - Aurora Flores, VIVA Magazine / New York Daily News