The History of Hip Hop - Softcover

Reese, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1795842563 ISBN 13: 9781795842563

Publisher: Independently published, 2019

Synopsis

Hip Hop raised me. How about you?

Picture Hip Hop coming alive during the height of the Disco era of 1970s! Only one hip hop history book tells you how it truly began with the DJ!

Alas! You have a hip hop book for all ages! Perfect for studies, education, memorization, basic and advance research of the genre, the History of Hip Hop is for you!

This rap history book puts you directly in the minds of the young American hip hop family tree of MCs who with the funky beat and dope-ass lyrics fought through streets of New York, Chicago, Los Angeles in the early days of the 1970s into 1980s with this new spirited soul of urban poetry. Thus, a hip hop consciousness of "Black Americana" spread across the USA, UK and many cities worldwide.

What you'll uncover in Volume Two of this hip hop book series which you won't find elsewhere:

• The impact of hip hop's godfather, Kurtis Blow
• Hip Hop legacy of Afrika Bambaataa and Zulu Nation
• Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
• Breakdancing and the Four Elements of Hip Hop
• Kool Moe Dee and the early rap battles
• The message behind 'The Message' by Whodini
• The Beastie Boys and breaking colorlines
• Run-DMC and Rock & Roll
• Def Jam and Russell Simmons and Hip Hop Production
• LL Cool J and Rap Ballards
• The Fat Boys and Beatboxing
• 'Self-Destruction' - Hip hop consciousness in the violent 80s
• Eighties and hip hop's greatest moments
• And much more

So, now you know. Don't pass up on getting all three volumes of your Hip Hop book series today by clicking Buy Now!

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Review

*** Reviewed By Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite ***

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.

From the pages of The History of Hip Hop, you will realize the impact hip hop has on our society. Reese explains every aspect of its powerful influence and considers it not only as a musical genre but as a way of living. I like that after exploring the origins of hip hop and its meaning for African Americans, Reese included references to its worldwide presence. It shows its importance better than anything else. Reese's style is essential and clear. He does not linger on long and superfluous dissertations, but he goes straight to the point and enlightens the key concepts with clarity. At the end of The History of Hip Hop, you can be sure you will have all the elements to understand hip hop. You will also know what sets it apart from other musical genres. In short, you will have a clear picture in your mind, and you will be able to understand hip hop better.
 
*** Hip Hop Generation Fans' Reviews ***

I've just read your 'The History of Hip Hop' and wanted to say I really enjoyed it. It taught me so much I didn't know. I also watched 'Style Wars' straight after it! - Jamie 
 
My name is NJ, I purchased your book on the history of hip hop, which I enjoyed a lot, and have been researching some stuff on various aspects of hip hop culture. I am based in Scotland and started doing the research as I'm working on a book about all that hip hop music and the culture as a whole has done for people globally. - NJ
 
The History of Hip-Hop by Eric Reese is an easy to read book for anyone who wants to learn about hip-hop, especially for kids and teenagers who have an interest.This book gives a point of view on each era of hip-hop and how it began. The History of Hip-Hop gave me a new perspective of my favorite genre as a African-Americanteen. - Glynnis

About this edition

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1795842563
• ISBN 13: 9781795842563
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 196