The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music

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The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music is written by Paul Edwards and published by St. Martin's Griffin. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1250034825 (ISBN 10) and 9781250034823 (ISBN 13).

In 1973, the music scene was forever changed by the emergence of hip-hop. Masterfully blending the rhythmic grooves of funk and soul with layered beats and chanted rhymes, artists such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash paved the way for an entire new genre and generation of musicians. In this comprehensive, accessible guide, Paul Edwards breaks down the difference between old school and new school, recaps the biggest influencers of the genre, and sets straight the myths and misconceptions of the artists and their music. Fans old and new alike will all learn something new about the history and development of hip-hop, from its inception up through the current day, in The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music.