rap music

Presents a brief profile of Hip Hop artist Jay-Z; and chronicles his childhood, accomplishments and awards, and success in the entertainment industry.

A comprehensive history of the development of rhythm and blues, rap, and hip-hop in American popular music focusing on the songs, performances, and social issues of such artists as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, B.B. King.

Chronicle of the hip hop revolution in music that also profiles every performer of consequences and presents a social history. Includes photographs of many performers.

Chronicles the culture and popularity of the hip-hop music style, its roots in the music of Jamaica, and how it has spread world wide.

Based on extensive interviews, chronicles the events, ideas, music, and art that brought the hip hop movement from the remains of the 1960s into the new millennium.

An illustrated companion to the documentary film "Tupac: Resurrection," providing insights into the life and work of the recording artist, and including reproductions of some of his writings.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate whether rap music promotes violence, whether rap music is harmful to women, and whether rap music is politically thoughtful or effective.

A portrait of the late rapper, poet, and actor describes his influence on the world of hip-hop, his personal life, and his tragic murder.

Discusses the literary and poetic dimensions of rap and hip-hop music, describing the shared elements of rap and poetry--imagery, texture, flow, and more--and analyzing several examples of works from various artists.

A study of the poetics of hip hop music, analyzing the lyrics of some of rap's most memorable artists.