The concise guide to hip-hop music A fresh look at the art of hip-hop, from old-school beats to freestyle rap
Book - 2015
"In 1973, the music scene was forever changed by the emergence of hip-hop. Masterfully blending the rhythmic grooves of funk and soul with layered beats and chanted rhymes, artists such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash paved the way for an entire new genre and generation of musicians. In this comprehensive, accessible guide, Paul Edwards breaks down the difference between old school and new school, recaps the biggest influencers of the genre, and sets straight the myths and misconceptions of the artists and their music. Fans old and new alike will all learn something new about the history and development of hip-hop, from its inception up through the current day."--Back cover.
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- Subjects
- Published
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New York :
St. Martin's Griffin
2015.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- 232 pages ; 21 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781250034816
- Acknowledgments
- Part I. Hip-Hop
- 1. What Is Hip-Hop?
- 2. Hip-Hop Music Appreciation
- 3. Debunking Hip-Hop Myths
- Part II. Influencers
- 4. Influential Rappers
- 5. Influential Beatmakers
- 6. Hip-Hop Instruments
- Part III. History
- 7. Old School / New School
- 8. The Golden Age of Hip-Hop
- 9. Landmark Albums in Hip-Hop History
- Notes
- Index