Description
50 Rappers Who Changed the World profiles some of the genre's biggest influencers, from the 1970's until the present day. From Bronx-based legends Afrikaa Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash in the 70's, to Run-DMC and Public Enemy in the 80's, Biggie, Tupac and Snoop in the 90's, and Eminem and Jay-Z in the 00's, this is a history of music for anyone who loves rap. Featuring MC's like Melle Mel, West Coast legends including N.W.A. and Ice-T, and countless women who changed the game, like Salt-n-Pepa, MC Lyte and Missy Elliot. And today, we have a new breed of artists who are dominating the charts, from J. Cole to Kendrick Lamar, Logic and Cardi B.
Filled with stylish illustrations and a short biography of each artist, this book is a celebration of the musicians who shaped the genre and changed the world.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the nation's largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. Established by an Act of Congress in 2003, it is the culmination of decades of efforts to establish a national museum that promotes and highlights the contributions of African Americans.
Details
- Hardcover
- 112 pages
- Color illustrations throughout
- 7" x 5.65"
- Written by Candace McDuffie
