Hip-Hop: A Cultural and Musical Revolution

by Vanessa Oswald

Book Overview

Hip-hop culture has shaped many facets of popular culture, including the worlds of music, politics, and business. The hip-hop movement began with New York City residents with few resources and has now turned into a billion-dollar worldwide industry. Readers will learn about the four elements of hip-hop: rapping (MCing), disc jockeying (DJing), graffiti art, and B-boying (break dancing). They'll learn how these foundational components evolved to construct...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1534565140
• ISBN13: 9781534565142
• Release Date: December 2018
• Publisher: Lucent Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 10