hip-hop

Reflects on the lyrics of recording artists Lauryn Hill and Tupac Shakur, discussing how their lyrics describe modern urban culture in the United States.

Rappers Flawless and Hannibal are reaching for the same dream: to be the best hip-hop artist in their generation, but along they way, the must battle industry honchos, crazy fans, and each other.

Traces the history of hip-hop's relationship with flashy jewelry, presenting interviews with Run of Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, Chuck D, Salt of Salt-N-Pepa, 50 Cent, and other performers as well as jewelers-to-the-stars Jacob Arabo and Tito.

This book describes the history of hip-hop, from its origins in the Bronx in the 1970s to its global musical development in the twenty-first century.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of words and phrases used in hip-hop songs and culture.

A collection of over 250, full-color photographs of hip hop artists which are primarily arranged by record label affiliation, including Def Jam, Uptown, Bad Boys, Jive, Cold Chillin', Tommy Boys, Ruff House, and Ruthless/Deathrow.

Patrick Neate examines how hip-hop music has influenced societies throughout the world, describes the unique aspects of hip-hop music and culture, and profiles some of the genre's hottest artists and albums.

Presents personal observations on the early days of hip-hop music and culture as it developed from New York City in the 1970s, and includes photographs, as well as vintage photos and posters.