Rap & hip-hop

Nearly thirty years ago, Ernie Paniccioli, considered by many to be the James Van Der Zee of the hiphop generation, began photographing graffiti art throughout New York City as …

A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Presss Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more.Nairobi Hip …

Untangles the intricately knotted issues around hip-hop culture and its treatment of young black women Pimps Up, Ho's Down pulls at the threads of the intricately knotted issues …

In perceiving all rap and hip-hop music as violent, misogynistic, and sexually charged, are we denying the way in which it is attentive to the lived experiences, both positive and …

From the platinum selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes THE GUCCI MANE GUIDE TO GREATNESS -an unprecedented look …

The story of how Hip Hop got its start, told by Gene Poo Poo Man Anderson, the promoter at the center of it all. From Rappers Delight and the first rap concert ever, to the …

Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every form-mainstream and underground, current and classic-this compelling how-to discusses everything from content and …

Introducing the first ever grime songbook of the first ever grime album to reach no.1 in the UK charts. Gang Signs & Prayer is the debut album from 3-time MOBO award winner, …

'Groundbreaking... a must-have.' Independent'A worthwhile tutorial in how to write lyrics.' Evening StandardWhat makes a song work?What element causes us to stop, to listen, to …

Exclusive interviews and photos with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Bishop Don Magic Juan. An All-Star cast on an unflinching mission to advance the gospel of their enduring …