rap (music)

A collection of essays on rap and hip hop music that studies the history, controversies, and other elements of the music.

An illustrated companion to the documentary film "Tupac: Resurrection, " providing insights into his life and work, along with reproductions of some of his writings.

Presents an educational guide to studying poetry through the analysis of hip-hop lyrics, and provides an alternative, comparative approach to appreciating poetic language. Includes work sheets.

Patrick Neate examines how hip-hop music has influenced societies throughout the world, describes the unique aspects of hip-hop music and culture, and profiles some of the genre's hottest artists and albums.

When teenage Ray and his two friends, Prem and Tyronne, form a successful rap band in the London's East End where they live, they soon find themselves embroiled in increasingly violent gang warfare.

Seventeen-year-old Rodney, who wants to become a famous Japanese American rap musician, tries out for the school talent show.

Presents personal observations on the early days of hip-hop music and culture as it developed from New York City in the 1970s, and includes photographs, as well as vintage photos and posters.

Explores the dreams of realities of seven young African-American men who are struggling to find entry to the world of gangsta rap and hip hop music in Southcentral Los Angeles.

The story, told in rap, of three friends who find a place where their music is appreciated.

A lab rat uses the research process to achieve her dream of becoming a singer and songwriter, then writes a song about how the research process helped her get there.