The History of Gangster Rap

Name: The History of Gangster Rap
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419729157
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The History of Gangster Rap offers a comprehensive exploration of gangster rap, tracing its development through sixteen detailed chronological chapters. It examines the key figures, cultural influences, and significant events that shaped the genre, including conspiracy theories surrounding the deaths of Biggie and Tupac, and the impact of the film Straight Outta Compton. The book is enriched with interviews from pivotal artists like Snoop Dogg and Ice-T, alongside biographies, charts, and insightful sidebars, positioning gangster rap as a seminal cultural movement.
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Ideal for music enthusiasts, hip-hop fans, cultural historians, and readers interested in the social and artistic significance of gangster rap within the broader music and cultural landscape.

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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organised chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music.

From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture.

Filled with interviews with key players such as Snoop Dogg, Ice-T, and dozens more, as well as sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, and more, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualises the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon.

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Praised by hip-hop insiders such as The D.O.C., Xzibit, and Leslie "Big Lez" Segar, the book is recognised for its honest, thorough, and authoritative account of gangster rap's evolution. Reviewers commend Soren Baker for capturing the genre's power, potential, and complexities, providing readers with an unvarnished history that highlights both its cultural impact and its flaws.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419729157

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Image

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 191.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 670g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Soren Baker

About the Author

Soren Baker has written thousands of articles about music and culture for such outlets as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and Rolling Stone, among others. He is producing a script he wrote for Snoop Dogg. He lives in Southern California.

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