Covers the music, the musicians, the instruments, and music's place in cultural history. Presents a history of each musical style, from its roots to its expression along with glimpses of the lives of leading composers and musicians. This volume focuses on the impact of Rap and Hip-Hop music culture.

Electronic reproduction.

ch 1. The roots of hip-hop culture -- ch 2. Hip-hop gains momentum -- ch 3. The golden era of rap -- ch 4. Gangsta rap -- ch 5. Rap business explodes -- ch 6. Rise of the South and of the DJ -- ch 7. Hip-hop : a global force -- ch 8. The new rap landscape.