rap (music)

Text and illustrations look at the history and development of hip-hop music.

Looks at the history of hip hop and its musicians between the 1970's and 1981.

"Selections address the history of hip-hop, identity politics of the "hip-hop nation, " debates of "street authenticity, " social movements and activism, aesthetics, technologies of production, hip-hop as a cultural industry, and much more"--Back cover.

A guide to hip-hop music, breaking down the difference between old school and new school, setting straight the misconceptions of the artists and the music, and describing the history of hip-hop up through the current day.

Discusses various aspects of the art of rapping, with ample quotes from artists such as Schoolly D, Ghostface Killah, B-Real, Kool G Rap, and Chuck D, covering the dynamics of various forms; content, flow, rhythm, and delivery; the writing process; vocal techniques; live performance; and studio work.

Follow promoter Chang Weisberg and his guerrilla promotions team as they fight for the arrival of notorious no-shows the Wu-Tang Clan. Chang and his team battle broken equipment, overwhelmed security, and riotous crowds in order to deliver the show.

Musician Chuck D, lead singer for Public Enemy, discusses the world of Rap and Hip-Hop, arguing that the genre and its performers have been too often ignored, and offers his opinions about racism, ethnic prejudice, classism, fanatical nationalism, and other issues affecting African-Americans in modern society.

M.K. Asante, Jr. chronicles the new hip-hop movement that is changing the music industry and explores how this new style of music is addressing the social, economic, and political issues that are shaping the next generation.