A History of Hip-Hop: The Roots of RapRelates the history of hip-hop music that began in the seventies with roots from many countries and cultures. |
Contents
Chapter | 5 |
The South Bronx | 6 |
Chapter | 13 |
1974 to 1978 HipHop | 23 |
1978 to 1984 | 31 |
The Roots of Rap | 37 |
Glossary | 44 |
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