Orbit: The History of Hip Hop

Before the stages, before the platinum plaques, there was a block party in the Bronx and a movement born from rhythm, rebellion, and raw truth. Orbit: The History of Hip Hop is a 22-page, full-color comic that traces the genre’s rise from its underground roots to its global resonance. Featuring pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, Marley Marl, Roxanne Shanté, Ice Cube, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, and Kendrick Lamar, this issue blends personal stories with historical depth to spotlight the artists who reshaped music, fashion, language, and power. Told through dynamic art, this standalone comic is essential reading for fans of hip hop, culture, and creative revolution. Hip hop didn’t just change music. It changed everything.