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The History of Gangster Rap: From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar, the Rise of a Great American Art Form
Written by Soren Baker and Xzibit
Narrated by Soren Baker and James Shippy
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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, organized 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 breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, and more, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualizes the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon.
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Soren Baker
Soren Baker has had over 3,500 articles published in major news outlets such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, XXL and The Source. He is the author of The History Of Gangster Rap, The Music Library, and I'm The White Guy, and has also co-authored books with Gucci Mane, Game, Glasses Malone, Young Bleed and Murs.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really enjoyed this book & loved the references to other things that were going on in the world at the time. Gave me many references and cool things to check out regarding the evolution of hip hop - Thanks!