In a world where language has surpassed speech, it's not surprising we need a little help. Whether it’s a thesaurus or a guide for dummies, there seems to be a book for just about every form of communication. I guess we have to ask ourselves, when is enough, enough. This is where "Street Talk" comes in, the last form of communication, from brother to brother.
In a controversial and unique study of urban street speak, Randy "Mo Betta" Kearse does what Merriam-Webster did for the English language. Born and Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Mo Betta always had a verbal aptitude allowed him to stand out amongst his peers—leading him to take on the role of urban "slanguist."
Street Talk serves as the main reference guide for the Hip-Hop and Urban slang language. With over 700 pages, 10,000 entries, variations and contextual examples Street Talk is, without a doubt, the most authentic Hip-Hop and urban slang dictionary to date. Despite the exclusion of derogatory terms for women, race, sexual preference, ethnicity, and religion, the book is by no means watered down or softened. The terms defined can be found everywhere in urban culture, including songs by today’s most popular rappers. Drawing on his own authentic street knowledge and that of his peers, Mo Betta offers alluring insights into Hip-Hop and urban culture.
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