rap music

Describes the roots of rap and hip-hop and chronicles it through the years, discusses it as an art form and as a political forum, and depicts its more negative aspects. Includes color photos, a glossary, and a list of recommended listening.

Explores the history of hip-hop music in America. Discusses various musical styles, famous musicians and groups, and hit songs. Includes sample playlists, quotes, photographs, a glossary, a timeline, biographical sketches, award lists, and further resources.

Explores the various elements of hip-hop history and traces the development of this musical form over time. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Explores the various elements of hip-hop culture and traces the development of this musical form over time. Features full-color photographs, a glossary, and further reading sources.

Presents a brief history of the Hip-Hop sound, which began in the Bronx during the 1970s, and its growing popularity around the world.

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.

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.

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