rap music

"Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at hip-hop music. Hip-Hop Music examines the origins of many styles of hip-hop music, such as crunk and gangsta rap, and explores how they burst into the mainstream and went global. Features include a timeline, a glossary, essential facts, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

Shares the history of hip-hop and discusses its influence on popular culture.

"The grocery list was left at home, but Rappy knows it on his own. Rappy at the grocery store? You can be sure it won't be a bore!"--Provided by publisher.

"When Rappy's class goes to the library, it's all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot?"--Jacket flap.

Describes various aspects of hip-hop culture, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti.

"When Rappy's class goes to the library, it's all Rappy can do not to be noisy. Can he keep his rapping quiet, or will he start a book riot?"--Jacket flap.

Examines the rap genre from a scholarly perspective, and discusses how rap music is put together musically, and how it forms the cultural identity of the artist and audience, and includes an analysis of the music of Ice Cube, the Goodie MoB, KRS-One, the Spookrijders, and Bannock.

Traces the development of rhythm and blues music from 1950 to 1999 by analyzing the top twenty-five songs of each decade and exploring the genre's links to African heritage and traditions.

Presents the life of rapper and actor Tupac Shakur through photographs, tributes, and interviews.

Examines the history of rap music and the successes of artists and songs.