The First Instrument - The Gospel Of Hip Hop:

To codify this culture, KRS-One expands the traditional "four elements" (MCing, DJing, Breaking, and Graffiti) into a comprehensive framework of nine: : The study of divine speech and storytelling. DJing : The pursuit of technology and rhythm.

: Economic self-governance and trade.

: The independent linguistic evolution of the culture. Street Knowledge : The study of universal law and heritage. The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument

: Hip Hop’s martial art, focusing on physical mastery. Graffiti Art : The science of color, light, and dimension. To codify this culture, KRS-One expands the traditional

In The Gospel of Hip Hop: The First Instrument , KRS-One—affectionately known as "The Teacha"—transcends the boundaries of music to present Hip Hop as a totalizing life path, a spiritual discipline, and a sovereign culture. Published in 2009 by powerHouse Books , this 800-plus-page opus is famously modeled after the Christian Bible, complete with verses and "overstandings" designed to guide the "Hiphoppa" toward self-reliance and divine consciousness. Hip Hop as a Way of Life : The independent linguistic evolution of the culture