| The World of Hip Hop: From Old School to New School Contributor(s): Summers, April (Author) |
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ISBN: 1270805584 ISBN-13: 9781270805588 Publisher: Webster's Digital Services OUR PRICE: $30.38 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Music |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (1.52 lbs) 388 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The book covers the origin of hip hop music in United States. It documents the history of the genre and notes its increased influence on popular culture. Highlighted are some of the most recognized names within the music industry including pioneers such as Kurtis Blow, The Sugarhill Gang, Fab Five Freddy, Afrika Bambaata, DJ Kool Herc, and Run DMC as well as most recent artists such as Jay-Z, Eminem, Nelly, Kanye West, 50 Cent, and Lupe Fiasco. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge. |
