The History of Hip Hop - Paperback

by Eric Reese (Author)

They said it wouldn't last, but hip hop changed the world. Hear the story straight from the mouths of the movers and shakers.

The 1990s represent hip hop's coming of age - when rap burst from urban undergrounds to captivate mainstream audiences globally. "The History of Hip Hop: Volume 3" chronicles this pivotal decade.

Perfect for both newcomers and lifelong hip hop heads, you'll unearth:

• The East vs West coast rivalry between NYC and LA rappers that redefined rap's sound
• The golden age - hip hop's period of peak artistry and innovation
• Gangsta rap's rise, reflecting struggles of black America
• Pioneers like A Tribe Called Quest and Wu-Tang Clan expanding sonic boundaries
• How rap permeated TV, film and fashion, influencing pop culture
• Labels like Death Row and Bad Boy Records skyrocketing hip hop's popularity
• Social justice roots - artists speaking truths on racism, poverty and violence

From Notorious B.I.G. to Queen Latifah, Tupac to De La Soul, this book explores legendary talents, groups and songs that made the 90s rap's most vibrant decade. Come re-experience the rhythm and resistance at hip hop's cultural apex.