"An unputdownable account of the collision between punk, rap, and rock, When Rock Met Hip-Hop vividly captures the artists, moments, and cultural forces that reshaped modern music." -- Phoenix New Times "Blush delivers a comprehensive, informed romp through the creative convergence of hip-hop and rock that will appeal to fans of both genres." -- Library Journal "Blush completes his ambitious trilogy exploring rock music's crossover to different genres and cultures . [and] demonstrates how the sharply contrasting genres of rock and hip-hop successfully transcended strict cultural and musical boundaries." -- Big Takeover "A compelling testament to what can happen when cultural expression converges-when collaboration gives rise to an art form that transcends prescribed norms and reshapes collective consciousness." -- FM Hip-Hop "By discussing key records, scenes, and artists, Blush explores the roots and central tracks that drove the early intersections between rock and hip-hop towards the rise of alternative music in the '90s." -- Spill Magazine "Perfectly timed, culturally urgent, and historically resonant, When Rock Met Hip-Hop is a celebration of creativity, a chronicle of risk-takers, and a testament to the enduring power of cultural collision." -- Blabbermouth.

net "Even if you are not a fan of the genre, for general popular music consumers there is much to appreciate in Blush's book." -- LouReviews.