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The Rough Guide to Hip Hop (Paperback)

by Peter Shapiro (Author)

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Paperback: 352 pages
Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd (25 Jan 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1858286379
ISBN-13: 978-1858286372
Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 768,767 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This work aims to be the definitive guide to the MCs, DJs, producers, labels, graffiti taggers, poppers, lockers and body-rockers involved in the hip-hop scene. From its origins as the urban folk music of the South Bronx in the mid-1970s to its present incarnation as the world best-selling genre, hip-hop has been one of the most vital - and often controversial - strands of global popular culture in recent decades.

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3.0 out of 5 stars An informative introduction to Hip Hop music., 1 May 2002

By	Duncan Peetoom (dpeetoom@hotmail.com) (Liverpool, England) - See all my reviews

If you are a relative newcomer to Hip Hop with an interest in what’s gone before then this book is for you. It serves as a good reference to the music but bear in mind it’s only a mini Rough Guide and is far from definitive. In terms of the culture as a whole it is sketchy with only a cursory nod to b-boying and graffiti writers. Outside of America it only gives a brief overview of the British, Canadian and French scenes. The best aspect of the book is the manner in which the entries are written. The information is accurate and revealing and, thankfully, the author writes subjectively, praising and criticising the artists in an intelligent way. A minor gripe is the grouping of acts as collectives e.g. Quannum, Hieros, Golden State Warriors, Def Squad, Dungeon Family and notably the Juice Crew. These acts are more easily identifiable as individuals; Kool G Rap, Outkast, Souls of Mischief etc. and in most cases more worthy of their own entries than some other acts in the book (Esham anybody?) There are a couple of gems in there, the Rammellzee entry is great and there is a short but enlightening introduction making reference to a New York city planning official named Robert Moses. All in all a useful book, ideal for anyone wanting information on how to expand their Hip Hop collection.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ignore the above review..., 23 Jan 2006

By	Nathaniel Rodwell - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Hip-hop (Rough Guide Music CDs) (Paperback)

Duncan Peetoom's review above may do justice for the mentioned 'mini-guide' he is referring to, but take note - this edition is NOT a mini guide. It is an updated guide, very detailed and a perfect reference guide for those who wish to immerse themselves more within hip-hop culture. Asides that very important point, I agree with Duncan's views. It is intelligently written, heavily focuses on the US scene (fair enough, the British scene that has evolved over the last few years needs a guide of its own) and well worth buying!

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