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 All Music Guide to Hip-Hop features over 3,100 reviews and ratings, highlighting the essential albums and songsfrom nearly 1,200 artists, including legends of rap and hip-hop like Gr andmaster 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 * biographies of the most influential hip-hop artists and exciting new performers * reviews and ratings for the best recordings ofeach performer, plus the essential collections by various artists * and critics' choices for the best place to start exploring each artist.

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Publisher	Backbeat Books
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Category	Reference
SubCategory1	Music Appreciation
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Medium	Softcover
ISBN13	073999377118
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Dimensions	229x184