The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar. The Rise of a Great American Art Form. Foreword byXZIBIT

By Soren Baker

The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar. The Rise of a Great American Art Form. Foreword byXZIBIT

Name: The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar. The Rise of a Great American Art Form. Foreword byXZIBIT
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Journalist Soren Baker’sThe History of Gangster Rap takes a deep dive into this fascinating music subgenre. Foreword by Xzibit Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture. Filled with interviews with key players such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and dozens more, as well as sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, and beyond, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualizes the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon. “History has so often been written by the victors, that you very rarely ever get the real story behind anything. So it’s really important to hear from the people that were there, which is exactly what Soren Baker shares in this book. He writes about it and he’s honest about it.” —The D.O.C.

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Binding:: Paperback
Edition:: 1
Languages:: Published: English , Original: English
Number of Pages:: 272
Publisher:: Abrams & Chronicle
Publication Date:: 2018-10-02
ISBN / EAN:: 9781419729157
Weight:: 658 g
Dimensions:: 23/19/2 cm
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:: [email protected]

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