HIPHOP HISTORY

Nelson George, A Brooklyn native, began writing about rap back in the late 70s, when the beats and the lifestyle were not only foreign to most people, they were still underground in the black communities. Hip Hop America tells the story of rap both as an art form and a cultural and economic force--from the old Bronx nightclub the Fever to the age of Puffy. Highlighting both the major players and some of the forces behind the scenes. This book is currently available at at ........................