Three teenagers, Jasmine, Quadir, and Jarrell, come together to honor their friend/brother after he is killed. Before his death, Steph wrote and recorded a lot of music inspired by his celebrity icon, Biggie Smalls. But can this trio successfully get him a record deal even if he is no longer alive? Let Me Hear A Rhyme is a fantastic YA novel. I really enjoyed reading it and Jackson, the author, did a remarkable job developing the setting for this piece of work. I felt like I was in Brooklyn, NY in the late 90s right alongside the characters. The essence of hip hop and the injustices that inspire it were thoughtfully touched upon in this fictional story and overall contributed to the quality of this novel. I cannot wait to read more of Jackson's work in the future