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The History of Hip Hop, Eric Reese

eng

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non fiction

The History of Hip Hop

electronic resource

dictionaries

Eric Reese

Whether you are a fan of hip hop or you are just curious about it, you will not have to look further after finding Eric Reese's The History of Hip Hop. This concise but in-depth book explores all the distinguishing traits of what is not only a genre of music but a lifestyle. Reese traces the history of hip hop from its beginnings in the 1970s and reveals how it changed in the next decades until it became a worldwide phenomenon. The author gives attention to the influence of hip hop at every level, including art and fashion. He also makes valuable considerations about its originality in comparison with other genres. This rap history book puts you directly in the minds of the young American hip hop family tree of MCs and dancers of the good ole days of the first decade of the millennium where Hip Hop and Trap first meshed resulting in a brand-new wave of artists, collaborating together to produce incredible classics that we still cherish to this day. What you'll uncover in this hip hop book series which you won't find elsewhere: Rap Legends on the East & West Coasts and the Dirty South Hip Hop Dance & the leading artists behind the trend The Decade of Jay-Z, Nas & Kanye West The Rise of Trap Old School vs New School Rappers and now Trapper Greatest moments and highlights from 2001-2010 Facts surrounding some of the beefs and diss tracks between artists Era of the Mixtape And much more... As this music legacy continues to expand its sway, know for sure it's here to stay. History of Hip Hop Volume Four gives you a direct, straight to the point history of the indisputable legendary force of rap artists and their deejays. Hip Hop lives on!

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