The History of Hip Hop

The only Hip Hop Book Series that explains the culture fully in the fewest words!

*** Author of "Rapper's Delight" essay currently archived at the Library of Congress ***

*** Guest speaker of BBC2 Radio "Rapper's Delight 40th Anniversary" by DJ Trevor Nelson - September 2019 ***

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. - Reviewed By Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite

Hip Hop Truth for the Art and Pulse of America!

Hip Hop from 2001-2010--What a beginning to Y2K? Only one hip hop history book tells you how Hip Hop & Trap took over for ages to come!

This rap history book puts you directly in the minds of the young American hip hop family tree of MCs and dancers of the good ole days of the first decade of the millennium where Hip Hop and Trap first meshed resulting in a brand new wave of artists, collaborating together to produce incredible classics that we still cherish to this day.

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

• Rap Legends on the East & West Coasts and the Dirty South
• Hip Hop Dance & the leading artists behind the trend
• The Decade of Jay-Z, Nas & Kanye West
• The Rise of Trap
• Old School vs New School Rappers and now Trapper
• Greatest mome...