Publisher's Synopsis
From the irresistible party jams of old-school rap to the gritty sound of hardcore hip-hop has electrified the music world and influenced global culture like nothing else. The ÊAll Music Guide to Hip-HopÊ features over 3 100 reviews and ratings highlighting the essential albums and songs from nearly 1 200 artists including legends of rap and hip-hop like Grandmaster Flash and 2Pac as well as contemporary hit-makers like Jay-Z and Eminem. This complete concise and authoritative guide includes: music maps charting the evolution of hip-hop including its styles and biggest performers Û biographies of the most influential hip-hop artists and exciting new performers Û reviews and ratings for the best recordings of each performer plus the essential collections by various artists Û and critics' choices for the best place to start exploring each artist.7-1/4Í x 9Í 646 pages.
