Flip the Script by Arusa Qureshi

Flip the Script by Arusa Qureshi

The untold story of the women who built UK hip hop.

Hip hop was born on the margins, but its impact has always reached far beyond them. A space for protest, celebration, community and self-expression, it has given voice to the pain, love and desire of both artists and audiences. For writer and broadcaster Arusa Qureshi, it has also been a lifelong refuge.

In Flip the Script, Qureshi shines a light on the women who have shaped UK hip hop, both on stage and behind the scenes. Through interviews, research and personal insight, she traces the genre’s journey from its roots in the Bronx to the vibrant, innovative regional scenes that emerged across Britain, celebrating the MCs, DJs, promoters, journalists and organisers who helped build the culture despite the barriers they faced.

Part history, part celebration and part personal tribute, Flip the Script is a love letter to UK hip hop and the women who continue to redefine it.

'Examines the objectification of women in hip-hop.. questions the cultural gatekeeping ... Though mindful of the barriers to greater visibility, Flip the Script maintains a celebratory tone, canvassing positive, practical ways to tackle the deficit.'

Arusa Qureshi is a writer, editor and music programmer based in Edinburgh. She is currently Editor of Fest, was previously Editor of The List, and writes mostly about music. Her work has appeared in the Scotsman, Clash, the Guardian, GoldFlakePaint, Time Out, the Quietus, NME and more. She chairs the board of the Scottish Music Centre, sits on the board of the Music Venue Trust and is the co-curator of the award-winning Amplifi series at Edinburgh’s Queens Hall.

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ISBN 13	9781916637412
Title	Flip the Script
Author	Arusa Qureshi
Series	Inklings
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Saraband
Number of pages	128
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