Born from an idea by Marcello “Napal” Saolini, a historic figure and pioneer of Italian writing, active on the streets since 1986, together with Ben “B Buck” Matundu, MC of the group Babyra Soul and curator of the record project *Epicentro Romano*—which has brought to light some of the finest talents in the Roman rap scene—this book inaugurates a series dedicated to telling, through firsthand accounts, lyrics, photographs, and interviews, the authentic soul of the Hip Hop scene in Italy.

*JAM ON IT* is not just a collection of stories, but a human mosaic in which past and present intertwine. From the protagonists of the old school to the emerging faces of new generations, every voice contributes to shaping the portrait of a movement that is, above all, a life experience. After producing the volume *Crash Kid: A Hip Hop Legacy*, dedicated to the memory of Massimo Colonna, Napal and Ben once again combine their expertise to bring this new editorial project to life. Through the form of personal storytelling, the book places the human experience at its center and explores its relationship with Hip Hop—understood as a language, a form of street art, a neo-realist culture capable of reading and interpreting the social and cultural transformations of our time. A work that shines a light on the deep identity of Italian Hip Hop, without overlooking its connection to the international scene: encounters, crossovers, and exchanges that have crossed geographical and generational boundaries, contributing to the growth of an increasingly aware and vibrant culture.

*JAM ON IT – Hip Hop Stories, Volume 1* is the first step in a collective and necessary narrative. Drawing from Napal’s personal photographic archive—forty years of documenting this culture—it gives life to a shared story that blends memory and vision: a true street reportage.
An invitation to discover—or rediscover—the roots, sounds, and faces of a movement that continues to evolve while remaining faithful to its original mission: to unite, to tell stories, and to transform through creativity.

Art and activism, a grassroots culture born on the streets. Hip Hop is not only an artistic expression, but also a tool of resistance: a universal language capable of crossing different social backgrounds and creating connections where divisions once existed. This book reflects all of this, offering an emotional and cultural map of a scene that has never stopped—one that continues to blend influences, grow, and renew itself. *JAM ON IT – Hip Hop Stories, Volume 1* is the first piece of a long-term project: a living archive of memory and vision, built through the words of those who have not only lived Hip Hop, but transformed it into a means to communicate, resist, and create change. A book for those who were there, and those who are here now. For those who marked the streets with spray cans or markers, for the B-Boys who danced under arcades with a boombox, for those who used their rhymes to tell their own existential reality. For those who seek real stories—not just to read, but to live.

**Marcello “NAPAL” Saolini**
A pioneer of Italian graffiti writing, he has been painting in the streets since 1986.
Art Director, photographer, editorial illustrator, video maker, urban artist, and all-around creative, his works are held in museums and foundations.
He is the author of the following publications:
*Crash Kid: A Hip Hop Legacy* – Drago Publisher, 2019
*Crash Kid Graffiti Archive* – Wholetrain Press, 2020
*Napal Night Poetry* – Wholetrain Press, 2021

**Ben “B. BUCK” Matundu**
Associate producer of the historic compilation *Epicentro Romano*, released under BEN THE STREET LAB.
B BUCK is an MC, vocalist, and composer of the Roman acid jazz/soul/funk group Babyra Soul. He is also the author of the book:
*Crash Kid: A Hip Hop Legacy* – published by Drago Publisher, 2019

With interviews and contributions by (in order of appearance):
Ice One, Mc Shark, C.Zar, Ironglass, Master Freez, Danno, Amir Issaa, Esa, Il Turco, B Boy Mowgly, B Girl Anti, B Girl Alessandrina, Ahmed Alghariz, Brus, JP Balboa, Lady Nina, Er Drago, Flaminia Genoese, Mr Phil, Fab 137, Kay One, Flycat, Booster G, Deemo, Zero T, Comu, Diamante, Trota, Lina Simons, Rats, Chicoria, Ghemon, Daze, Mata, Billy Boyz Gang, La Franz, Lucci, Sosa Priority, Alien Dee, Ince, Piotta, Reks, U.Net.

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