A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today
by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world.
In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rapper's
Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide
phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now.
Based on Chuck's long-running show on Rapstation.com, this massive
compendium details the most iconic moments and influential songs in the
genre's recorded history, from Kurtis Blow's "Christmas Rappin'" to The
Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamar's ground-breaking verse
on "Control." Also included are key events in hip hop history, from
Grandmaster Flash's first scratch through Tupac's holographic appearance
at Coachella.
Throughout, Chuck offers his insider's perspective on the chart toppers
and show stoppers as he lived it. Illustrating the pages are more than
100 portraits from the talented artists specializing in hip hop.