rap (music)

Provides a brief overview of the history of hip-hop and profiles prominent individuals in the industry.

Describes the life of Jay-Z focusing on his music career and business success. Written in graphic-novel format.

"Will Ashon tells, in 36 interlinked 'chambers', the story of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and how it changed the world. As unexpected and complex as the album itself, Chamber Music ranges from provocative essays to semi-comic skits, from deep scholarly analysis to satirical celebration, seeking to contextualize, reveal and honor this singular work of art. Chamber Music is an explosive and revelatory new way of writing about music and culture."--.

Learn about the life and career of Jay-Z the hip-hop and R&B singer.

Learn about the life and career of Pharrell the hip-hop and R&B singer.

In this book, you?ll learn more about Rihanna's beginnings, her biggest highlights in music, the endeavors and projects she?s focused on, her film career, and how exactly she came to be such a multifaceted star at such a young age.

Highlights the life of actor and hip-hop artist Drake. Includes a timeline, resources for further information, and color photographs.

A collection of articles on six influential hip-hop artists--Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Cardi B, and Kanye West.

". . . an inside look at the work of hip-hop photographers told through their most intimate diaries--their contact sheets. Featuring rare outtakes from over 100 photo shoots alongside interviews and essays from industry legends, this . . . book takes readers on a chronological journey from old-school to alternative hip-hop, and from analog to digital photography"--Front endpaper.

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.