rap (music)

Rap duo Hip the turtle and Hop the rabbit try to convince a prickly porcupine that saying "no" to everything is no fun at all.

Contains fifteen articles that define the debate over whether music lyrics should be censored.

Examines the development and characteristics of hip-hop, describing its inspiration from Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Jamaica, as well as its racial, multicultural, and multilingual influences.

Presents an overview of rap music, and discusses various arguments representing mulitple viewpoints in regards to some of the controversies surrounding the music, which includes violence, sexism, and prejudice reflected in rap lyrics.

Contains twelve articles that define the debate over whether music lyrics should be censored for violence and exploitation.

Eric "Hustle" Samson, a smart and street-wise seventeen-year-old dropout from Harlem, aspires to rap stardom, a dream he naively believes is about to come true.

Describes the art of rapping and the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, tracing its evolution from African and Caribbean traditions.

Introduction to the history of rap and a guide to the best recordings available.

Discusses today's popular phenomenon of rap (a vocalist tells a story to a rhythm background) and introduces some of the most prominent rappers.

Examines the origins and evolution of rap music, its African roots, and continuing popularity.