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9781489635907 | Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015, cover price $12.95

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9781489635891 | Weigl Pub Inc, July 15, 2015, cover price $27.13

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Product Description: Describes the history of hip hop and rap music, starting with the New York block parties hosted by early DJs. Includes stories of the first rap recording by the Sugarhill Gang, the rise of turntablism, sampling, and how Run DMC and the Beastie Boys brought hip hop mainstream, along with the evolutions of hop-house and gangster rap...read more

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9781599209654 | Smart Apple Media, August 1, 2013, cover price $31.35 | About this edition: Describes the history of hip hop and rap music, starting with the New York block parties hosted by early DJs.

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By Tamara Thompson (editor)

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9780737762440 | Greenhaven Pr, May 30, 2013, cover price $32.00

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9780737762433 | Greenhaven Pr, May 30, 2013, cover price $46.40

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Product Description: A rapper spits rhymes into a microphone. A DJ scratches a record back and forth against a turntable needle. Fans' feet stomp along to a stiff beat. These are the sounds of hip-hop. Hip-hop music busted out of New York City in the 1970s...read more

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9780761345008 | Twenty First Century Books, November 1, 2012, cover price $30.65 | About this edition: A rapper spits rhymes into a microphone.

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Product Description: Discusses the history of hip-hop music, from its origins in rhythm and blues to its continued popularity today.Title: Hip-HopAuthor: Earl, C. F.Publisher: Mason CrestPublication Date: 2012/09/01Number of Pages: 48Binding Type: LIBRARYLibrary of Congress: 2011005805

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9781422225196, titled "Hip-Hop: A Short History" | Mason Crest, September 1, 2012, cover price $19.95 | About this edition: Discusses the history of hip-hop music, from its origins in rhythm and blues to its continued popularity today.

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Product Description: Each title in this series focuses on a major music label that specializes in hip-hop, R&B, or urban music. The books provide the history behind the music label's creation and tell the story of its growth and development, while also providing biographical information about the label's biggest stars and their major releases...read more

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9781422221211, titled "Landmark Hip-Hop Hits" | Mason Crest, September 1, 2012, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Each title in this series focuses on a major music label that specializes in hip-hop, R&B, or urban music.

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Product Description: Hip-hop is more than bigger-than-life stars and glittering fashions. It’s a culture made up of four elements ― DJing, MCing, break dancing, and graffiti art. Discover the way of life that has inspired generations to bust a move, spin a record, and rap a lyric or two.

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9781429640169 | Velocity, January 1, 2010, cover price $31.32 | About this edition: Hip-hop is more than bigger-than-life stars and glittering fashions.

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Product Description: Kangol hats, sneakers, and grillz it’s hip hop fashion! What began on the streets of New York City in the 1970s has grown into a multibillion dollar industry. Learn the history behind the daring fashions that give hip hop its edge

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9781429640176 | Velocity, January 1, 2010, cover price $31.32 | About this edition: Kangol hats, sneakers, and grillz it’s hip hop fashion!

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9781616137564 | Checkerboard Library, January 1, 2010, cover price $25.65
9781222200065 | Checkerboard Library, January 1, 2008, cover price $25.65

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9781599289717 | Checkerboard Library, January 1, 2008, cover price $28.50

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Product Description: When the song “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang hit the radio airwaves in 1979, the world got its first taste of hip-hop. Today, hip-hop music, art, and fashion have spread around the globe, gaining fans from all walks of life...read more

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9781429640183, titled "Hip-Hop History: How It Works" | Velocity, January 1, 2010, cover price $31.32 | About this edition: When the song “Rapper’s Delight” by the Sugarhill Gang hit the radio airwaves in 1979, the world got its first taste of hip-hop.

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Product Description: Introduces the world of rap music, including information on celebrities, fashion, and record contracts.

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9780766033979 | Enslow Pub Inc, August 1, 2009, cover price $25.27 | About this edition: Introduces the world of rap music, including information on celebrities, fashion, and record contracts.

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Presents a history of the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, from the beginning of the movement in the neighborhoods of the Bronx to its place in today's contemporary music scene.

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9781422202616, titled "Hip Hop: A Short History" | Mason Crest, September 15, 2007, cover price $7.95

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9781422201091 | Mason Crest, November 29, 2006, cover price $22.95 | About this edition: Presents a history of the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, from the beginning of the movement in the neighborhoods of the Bronx to its place in today's contemporary music scene.

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9781442004115, titled "Hip Hop: A Short History" | Reprint edition (Paw Prints, April 9, 2009), cover price $16.95

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Product Description: Prepare yourself for a fascinating venture into the glamorous world of hip hop music! Learn all about your favorite rap music stars and how they made their way to the top of the charts.

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9780778738411 | Crabtree Pub Co, January 15, 2009, cover price $8.95 | About this edition: Prepare yourself for a fascinating venture into the glamorous world of hip hop music!

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9780778738206 | Crabtree Pub Co, January 15, 2009, cover price $26.60 | About this edition: Prepare yourself for a fascinating venture into the glamorous world of hip hop music!

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Product Description: Book by Espejo, Roman
By Roman Espejo (editor)

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9780737740653 | Greenhaven Pr, May 9, 2008, cover price $23.85 | About this edition: Should Music Lyrics Be Censored for Violence and Exploitation?

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9780737740646 | Greenhaven Pr, May 9, 2008, cover price $33.70 | About this edition: Book by Espejo, Roman

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9781422203507 | Mason Crest, September 15, 2007, cover price $7.95

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9781422202937 | Mason Crest, September 1, 2007, cover price $22.95

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Presents the history of rap and hip-hop music, from its beginnings in the Bronx and growth through clubs and DJs to the controversy over obscenity and violence in gangster rap.

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9781420508222, titled "The History of Rap and Hip-Hop" | 1 edition (Lucent Books, June 29, 2012), cover price $39.40
9781590187395 | Lucent Books, April 7, 2006, cover price $33.45 | About this edition: Presents the history of rap and hip-hop music, from its beginnings in the Bronx and growth through clubs and DJs to the controversy over obscenity and violence in gangster rap.

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Highlights the life and career of Russell Simmons, who helped found the rap group Run-D.M.C. and the pioneering label 'Def Jam Recordings.'

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9781404205154 | Rosen Pub Group, January 30, 2006, cover price $30.25 | About this edition: Highlights the life and career of Russell Simmons, who helped found the rap group Run-D.

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Describes the history of hip-hop music that began in the seventies with roots from many countries and cultures.

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9780736857505 | Capstone Pr Inc, September 30, 2005, cover price $9.39 | About this edition: Describes the history of hip-hop music that began in the seventies with roots from many countries and cultures.

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9780736857406 | High Five, August 1, 2005, cover price $23.99 | About this edition: Describes the history of hip-hop music that began in the seventies with roots from many countries and cultures.

Traces the development of rap music from origins in the hip hop of the 1970s through various controversies to its widespread popularity in the 1990s. (view table of contents)

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9780791058213, titled "The History of Rap Music" | Chelsea House Pub, May 1, 2001, cover price $9.95 | About this edition: Traces the development of rap music from origins in the hip hop of the 1970s through various controversies to its widespread popularity in the 1990s.

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9780791058206, titled "The History of Rap Music" | Chelsea House Pub, March 1, 2001, cover price $30.00 | About this edition: Traces the development of rap music from origins in the hip hop of the 1970s through various controversies to its widespread popularity in the 1990s.

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9780613326438 | Turtleback Books, October 1, 2001, cover price $19.15 | About this edition: Traces the development of rap music from origins in the hip hop of the 1970s through various controversies to its widespread popularity in the 1990s.

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Looks at the social issues surrounding rap music, covering such topics as sexism, censorship, and violence.

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9781560065043 | Lucent Books, May 1, 2001, cover price $29.95 | About this edition: Looks at the social issues surrounding rap music, covering such topics as sexism, censorship, and violence.

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Traces the history of rap music to its origins in blues, Motown, soul, R&B, and reggae, chronicling its 1970s rise to popularity and citing how its development evolved from the centuries-old griot traditions of West Africa. (view table of contents)

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9780786804788 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2000, cover price $15.99 | About this edition: Examines the origins and evolution of rap music, its African roots, and continuing popularity.

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9780786824144 | Jump at the Sun, November 1, 2000, cover price $16.99 | About this edition: Examines the origins and evolution of rap music, its African roots, and continuing popularity.

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Discusses the origins, development and different aspects of the popular musical style known as rap. (view table of contents)

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9780865935310 | Rourke Pub Group, August 1, 1999, cover price $20.64 | About this edition: Discusses the origins, development and different aspects of the popular musical style known as rap.

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Describes the art of rapping and the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, tracing its evolution from African and Caribbean traditions

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9780823918553 | Rosen Pub Group, July 1, 1999, cover price $30.60 | About this edition: Describes the art of rapping and the cultural phenomenon of hip hop, tracing its evolution from African and Caribbean traditions

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