Baker, Soren, 1975-

The history of rap and hip-hop / Soren Baker. - Detroit, Mich. : Lucent, 2012. - 136 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. - The music library . - Music library. .

Includes bibliographical references, discography and index.

Hip-hop culture -- The roots of hip-hop culture -- Hip-hop gains momentum -- The golden era of rap -- Gangsta rap -- Rap business explodes -- Rap of the South and of the DJ -- Hip-hop : a global force -- The new rap landscape.

Discusses the innovators who have shaped the style, form, and content of hip-hop culture and rap music.

ISBN: 9781420508222 (lib. bdg.) 28.14

Source: Smart Apple Media

LCCN: 2012002278

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Rap (Music)--History and criticism.
Hip-hop--United States.

Dewey Class. No.: 782.42'164909