rap (music)

An illustrated history of Def Jam Recordings, with interviews by LL Cool J, Beastie Boys, Chuck D, and others.

Provides an introduction to the southern rap movement, and contains essays that profile southern rappers and producers, including Luke Campbell, DJ SMurf, Ms. Peachez, Scarface, Lil Wayne, and others.

Examines the life and career of American rapper, songwriter, record producer, and actor Eminem.

Reveals the strategies used by some of the most successful entrepreneurs who have built the hip-hop industry to its current fame.

Presents the life of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur through photographs, tributes, and interviews.

Examines the history of rap music and the successes of artists and songs.

A portrait of rap artist Eminem examines the man behind the controversy and hype, chronicling his life story, rise to fame, music and lyrics, and important influence on modern-day pop culture.

Presents an overview of hip hop music and culture, covering its history, trends, artists, and placing it in the larger context of global media, racial attitudes, urban politics, and pop music.

Traces the development and politics of hip-hop music from its origins in the 1960s during the civil rights movement, highlighting ten artists who have made significant contributions to the genre and its sociopolitical context.