Parental Advisory: Explicit Lyrics. This book contains strong language, which may cause offence.
From the Sugarhill Gang to Eminem, from block party to MCs to West Coast gangsta rap, this book charts the hip hop's journey from the streets of the Bronx to becoming 21st century America's dominant musical force.
Using rhymes spanning 20 years of hip hop, Alex Ogg details the careers, controversies and musical highlights of over 25 of rap's seminal artists.
Songs include: Sugarhill Gang - 'Rapper's Delight'; Grandmaster Flash - 'The Message'; LL Cool J - 'I Can't Live Without My Radio'; Beastie Boys - 'Fight For Your Right . . .'; Run DMC - 'Sucker MCs'; Public Enemy - 'Rebel Without A Pause'; NWA - 'F@#k Tha Police'; 2 Live Crew - 'Me So Horny'; De La Soul - 'Me, Myself And I';
Dr Dre - 'Nuthin' But A "G" Thang'; Snoop Doggy Dog - 'Gin And Juice'; Wu Tang Clan - 'C.R.E.A.M.'; Missy Elliot - 'The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)'; Puff Daddy - 'Can't Nobody Hold Me Down'; Ice Cube - 'The Nigga You Love To Hate'; Eminem - 'Stan'.
