Hip Hop Reader, The (A Longman Topics Reader)

Composition and hip hop may seem unrelated, but the connection isnrs"t hard to make: Hip hop and rap rely on a complex of narrative practices that have clear ties to some of the best American essay writing. A Hip Hop Reader brings together work by important writers about this cultural phenomenon and provides lively selections that represent a variety of styles and interests. This unique reader provides an insight into the history, culture, music and lyrics of one of todayrs"s most important cultural forms, always looking at these through the lens of composition. Origins of Hip Hop, Hip Hop and Race, Hip Hop and Gender. General interest; Music