The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music

The Essential Guide to Understanding the History and Evolution of Hip-Hop Music In 1973, the music scene was forever changed by the emergence of hip-hop. Masterfully blending the rhythmic grooves of funk and soul with layered beats and chanted rhymes, artists such as DJ Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash paved the way for an entire new genre and generation of musicians. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Paul Edwards breaks down the difference between old school and new school, recaps the