rap (music)

Examines the roots of rap and the history of hip-hop.

"Sixteen-year-old Bri hopes to become a great rapper, and after her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, must decide whether to sell out or face eviction with her widowed mother"--Provided by publisher.

Young readers will learn that rap began in the United States in the 1970s. The way a rapper talks with the beat is called flow.

Looks at the careers of hip hop entrepreneurs Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z.

Discusses the history of the rap group, N.W.A.

"Explains Hip Hop culture's ongoing role in helping Black youths to live long, healthy, and productive lives. Connects the latest research conclusions about Hip Hop's influences with actual examples of its practice and applied value in action"--Amazon.com.

Discusses hip-hop, including how each dancer has his own style, what they wear, the type of shoe, and where they like to dance.

Introduces young readers to hip-hop music through rhyming verse and three dimensional clay illustrations. Offers a guided tour visiting legendary hip-hop figures such as Run D.M.C., LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Salt-N-Pepa, Tupac, and more.

"This book takes readers from 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present, with Shea Serrano ... discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by year"--Amazon.

Examines the growth of hip hop during the last three decades of the twentieth century, discussing its impact on American society, and looking at how advertisers, magazines, fashion companies, MTV, and others are using hip hop as a way to reach not only African-American youth, but all young people.