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Sixteen-year-old Bri hopes to become a great rapper, and after her first song goes viral for all the wrong reasons, she must decide whether to sell out or face eviction with her widowed mother.
2) Decoded
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Decoded ... a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time--Dust jacket.
4) Rap music
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A collection of essays detailing opposing viewpoints on rap music. Includes a look at the affect of rap music on women, on violence, and on politics.
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This book looks at the rise of American hip hop as a series of distinct regional events, with essays covering the growth of hip hop culture in specific cities across the nation. In the three decades since its beginnings on the streets of the Bronx, hip hop has become a signature genre of American music, a genuine cultural phenomenon. Although hip hop was once defined by its legendary East Coast/West Coast rivalries, New York and LA are not the whole...
6) Hip-hop
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Describes the music and culture known as hip-hop. Also includes information on well-known hip-hop artists.
8) Rap music
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Presents an overview of rap music, and discusses various arguments representing mulitple viewpoints in regards to some of the controversies surrounding the music, which includes violence, sexism, and prejudice reflected in rap lyrics.
11) Rap and hip-hop
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Authors present differing opinions on whether Hip-Hop is a negative influence on society, whether rap music is harmful to women, and whether rap music perpetuates violence.
13) Rap and hip-hop
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Rap and hip-hop music is the most successful genre in a generation and the sound has become an unsurpassed cultural phenomenon. Rap and Hip-Hop discusses what today s musicians are doing, how they attract a following, and what they are saying through their music.
14) Hip-hop music
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Since its introduction in the 1970s, hip-hop has become a way of life. This title takes an inside look at hip-hop music. Hip-Hop Music examines the origins of many styles of hip-hop music, such as crunk and gangsta rap, and explores how they burst into the mainstream and went global.
16) Hip-hop culture
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"Describes the culture of hip-hop, including DJing, MCing, breakdancing, and graffiti"--Provided by publisher.
17) Russell Simmons
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Profiles the life and achievements of Russell Simmons, discussing his childhood, early career as a record producer, influence on the hip-hop industry, activism, and other related topics.
18) Drake
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Examines the life of the entertainer who began his career as an actor on "Degrassi: The Next Generation" and went on to achieve success as a rap artist, collaborating with such musicians as Lil Wayne and Eminem.
19) Hip-hop fashion
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"Describes the fashion of hip-hop, including its history, designers, and style icons"--Provided by publisher.