The History of Hip Hop: Volume 1

Reese, Eric

ISBN 10: 1925988007 / ISBN 13: 9781925988000

Verlag: Eric Reese, 2019

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1925988007I2N00

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Think you know everything about hip hop? Check your knowledge against this tell-all book. From the boombox battles of 1970s NYC streets to a multi-billion dollar business, this book chronicles the pulse and rhythm of hip hop's evolution. Perfect for both newcomers and lifelong fans, you'll uncover:The origins - how struggles, ingenuity and neighborhood parties fueled a creative youth movement Hip hop's key elements - MCs, DJs, dancing, fashion, and graffiti art The role of underground scenes and college radio in amplifying hip hop Coastal rivalries between East & West rappers that pushed rap innovation How sampling and digital music gave birth to new sounds and subcultures Today's chart-topping superstars standing on legends' shoulders Through engaging narrative, this book breaks down the decades - from hip hop's birth on Bronx playgrounds to its rise as a global cultural force. Learn about iconic fashion trends, unforgettable lyrics, breakdancing moves, rivalries and alliances. Whether you're discovering the culture for the first time or looking to expand your knowledge, this is the definitive hip hop history. Come trace the rhythm and legacy of one of music's most important movements.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Eric Reese is from Philadelphia and some say that he's one of the realest to write it. His works take you on journeys of realistic fiction, social issues, history and more... Every book he's written goes into uncharted territories others may feel uncomfortable penning.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The History of Hip Hop: Volume 1
Verlag: Eric Reese
Erscheinungsdatum: 2019
Einband: Paperback
Zustand: As New
Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Jacket