Flip the Script

How Women Came to Rule Hip Hop

An accessible history of the women who shaped UK hip hop, from pioneering artists to behind-the-scenes changemakers. Through interviews, research and personal insight, Arusa Qureshi celebrates the figures who helped define one of Britain's most vital music cultures.

The untold story of the women who built UK hip hop.

Hip hop was born on the margins, but its impact has always reached far beyond them. A space for protest, celebration, community and self-expression, it has given voice to the pain, love and desire of both artists and audiences. For writer and broadcaster Arusa Qureshi, it has also been a lifelong refuge.

In Flip the Script, Qureshi shines a light on the women who have shaped UK hip hop, both on stage and behind the scenes. Through interviews, research and personal insight, she traces the genre’s journey from its roots in the Bronx to the vibrant, innovative regional scenes that emerged across Britain, celebrating the MCs, DJs, promoters, journalists and organisers who helped build the culture despite the barriers they faced.

Part history, part celebration and part personal tribute, Flip the Script is a love letter to UK hip hop and the women who continue to redefine it.

UK Delivery:

• Free delivery on all orders of £10 or more.
• £1.49 delivery fee on orders below £10.
• UK orders are shipped via Royal Mail 2nd Class.

International Delivery:

• Flat rate delivery charges vary by country.

Dispatch and Delivery Times:

• All orders are shipped from our warehouse in Northampton, UK as soon as stock is available.
• UK mainland orders typically arrive within 3-7 working days via Royal Mail 2nd Class.
• International estimated delivery times:
• Europe & Channel Islands: 7 to 10 working days
• USA: 7 to 15 working days
• Rest of the World: 9 to 30 working days

View our full delivery infomation here.