All music guide to hip-hop : the definitive guide to rap & hip-hop
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All music guide to hip-hop : the definitive guide to rap & hip-hop
（AMG all media guide）
Backbeat Books, c2003
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Includes index
Other editors: Chris Woodstra, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, John Bush
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From the irresistible party jams of old-school rap to the gritty sound of hardcore, hip-hop has electrified the music world and influenced global culture like nothing else. The All Music Guide to Hip-Hop features over 3 100 reviews and ratings, highlighting the essential albums and songs from nearly 1 200 artists, including legends of rap and hip-hop like Grandmaster Flash and 2Pac as well as contemporary hit-makers like Jay-Z and Eminem. This complete, concise and authoritative guide includes: music maps charting the evolution of hip-hop, including its styles and biggest performers * biographies of the most influential hip-hop artists and exciting new performers * reviews and ratings for the best recordings of each performer, plus the essential collections by various artists * and critics' choices for the best place to start exploring each artist.7-1/4' x 9', 646 pages.
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