Parker, Derrick & DIEHL, Marr. Notorious C.O.P.; the inside story of the Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay investigations from the NYPD's first "Hip Hop Cop.".PARKER, Derrick & DIEHL, Marr. Notorious C.O.P.; the inside story of the Tupac, Biggie big·gie n. Slang 1. A very important person: "hassles between executive biggies" New York. 2. , and Jam Molter molt v. molt·ed, molt·ing, molts v.intr. To shed periodically part or all of a coat or an outer covering, such as feathers, cuticle, or skin, which is then replaced by a new growth. v.tr. Joy investigations from the NYPD's first "Hip Hop Cop." Read by Richard Allen. 9 cds. 11.4 hrs. Tantor Media. 2006. 1-4001-0287-1. $34.99. Vinyl; content, author, reader notes. SA Parker grew up in the same mean New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. borough that spawned many a big-name tapper. But Parker went into law enforcement, carrying with him both a love and understanding of the music. For years he lived a sort of double life--an ambitious homicide detective by day, a hip hop club crawler by night. The two worlds intersected when a series of homicides related to the music scene took place, beginning with the murder of Tupac Shakur and later, Biggie Smalls. Parker saw the connection and urged his superiors at the NYPD NYPD New York City Police Department (since 1845; New York City, NY, USA) NYPD New York Play Development to pay attention. After a period of rebuffs, the light dawned. Suddenly, Parker became respected as the "Hip Hop Cop" for his inside knowledge. Yet, Parker's satisfaction was dimmed by what he perceived as the NYPD's "bungling bun·gle v. bun·gled, bun·gling, bun·gles v.intr. To work or act ineptly or inefficiently. v.tr. To handle badly; botch. See Synonyms at botch. n. " of later cases involving hip hop-related murders. He cites instances of heavy-handedness by police and their lack of understanding of street culture. Eventually, he left the department to provide security for a prominent rap group. This production will create ambivalence in the most open-minded listener. Parker is as self-aggrandizing as any rapper. Although he offers a defense of hip hop as "reflecting" as opposed to creating a violent reality, he admits that criminal acts committed by rap artists and prison time served are now considered to be part of the "marketing plan" of any ambitious up-and-comer. He also admits collateral damage when innocent bystanders get caught in the fabricated "beefs" between rap artists. Parker comes across as conflicted, and listeners may have the same reaction to this fascinating account. Allen is an excellent narrator NARRATOR. A pleader who draws narrs serviens narrator, a sergeant at law. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 37. Obsolete. . S--Recommended for senior high school students. A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries. Nancy Crowder Chaplin, Libn., VCCW VCCW Virginia Correctional Center for Women , Goochland, VA |
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