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Author Baker, Soren, 1975- author.

Title The history of rap and hip-hop / Soren Baker.| [Gale electronic resource]

Publication Info. Detroit : Lucent Books, 2012.
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Description 1 online resource (136 pages) : illustrations (some color).
Series The music library
Gale eBooks
Music library (San Diego, Calif.)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents ch 1. The roots of hip-hop culture -- ch 2. Hip-hop gains momentum -- ch 3. The golden era of rap -- ch 4. Gangsta rap -- ch 5. Rap business explodes -- ch 6. Rise of the South and of the DJ -- ch 7. Hip-hop : a global force -- ch 8. The new rap landscape.
Summary Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the impact of Rap and Hip-Hop music culture.
Subject Hip-hop -- United States.
Rap (Music) -- History and criticism.
Added Author Gale Group.
Other Form: Print version: History of rap and hip-hop. Detroit : Lucent Books, 2012 9781420508222 (DLC) 2012002278
ISBN 9781420510140 (electronic book)
9781420508222 (hardcover)
1420508229
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