From 2 Live Crew to Pitbull, a music scene that changed the world

The History of Miami Hip Hop

The Story of DJ Khaled, Pitbull, DJ Craze, and Other Contributors to South Florida's Scene

by John Cordero (Author)

In the late 90s, the music scene in Miami was at the infancy of becoming the multi-million dollar cultural and artistic force that it is today. Musicians like Outkast, DJ Khaled, and countless others staked Miami’s claim as the newest Mecca for Hip Hop heads and graffiti artists. During this time, The Cipher was created. An independent newspaper that followed the scene and included reviews, interviews, essays, photos, and more, The Cipher was the choice source for discovering Miami’s underground. The History of Miami Hip Hop chronicles the ups and downs of this legendary rag during its short tenure.

SUBJECT: Music / About Zines / Sociology / Microcosm Published / Scene History

PUBLICATION: Feb 14, 2023

PRICE: $16.95

ISBN: 9781621063957

FORMAT: 160 pages, 5x7", paperback

WHOLESALE: $10.17

CARTON QTY: 60

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John Cordero was the editor of The Cipher: Miami's Hip Hop Newspaper until 2000
Includes previously unreleased interviews with DJ Khaled, Phife from A Tribe Called Quest, Guru from GangStarr, and OutKast as well as never-before-seen photos and memorabilia

John Cordero was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 1977 and immigrated with his family to the United States in 1989. His family settled in Miami, FL in 1995, where he became immersed in the Hip Hop scene. From 1998 to 2000, Mr. Cordero co-founded, edited, and published “The Cipher: Miami’s Hip Hop Newspaper” an independent monthly publication that chronicled the emerging Hip Hop scene in South Florida. He is a US Navy veteran.

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