Influential Hip Hop Artists

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When Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his album "DAMN," critics announced that the award represented a belated acknowledgement of the cultural importance of hip-hop as a genre. The articles in this volume, ranging from music reviews to profiles, show the lives and careers of prominent hip-hop artists, including the controversies of Kanye West and the successes of Drake. The impact of these artists can be felt in the spheres of fashion, art, literature, and politics as well as in every sphere of music.

When Kendrick Lamar won the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for his album "DAMN," critics announced that the award represented a belated acknowledgement of the cultural importance of hip-hop as a genre. The articles in this volume, ranging from music reviews to profiles, show the lives and careers of prominent hip-hop artists, including the controversies of Kanye West and the successes of Drake. The impact of these artists can be felt in the spheres of fashion, art, literature, and politics as well as in every sphere of music.

"Riding the Beats of the New Decade: The Hip Hop to Trap Voyage" *** Author of "Rapper's Delight" essay currently archived at the Library of Congress *** *** Guest speaker of BBC2 Radio "Rapper's Delight 40th Anniversary" by DJ Trevor Nelson - September 2019 *** Join Eric Reese as he decodes the last decade of hip-hop in "The History of Hip Hop: Volume 5". The 2010s witnessed the genre's relentless surge, exploring new frontiers and cementing its place in the annals of global music. Trace the journey from the lyrical prowess of Kendrick Lamar's Compton-inspired narratives to the hard-hitting trap anthems of Migos. Follow the emergence of powerful female voices, like Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, who shattered the glass ceiling in a male-dominated industry. Witness the rise of young mavericks, like Tyler, The Creator, who broke the mold with their creative audacity. Beyond music, Reese expertly weaves the social, political, and cultural shifts that influenced and were shaped by hip-hop. The genre's growing activism, the influence of streaming services, and the advent of "SoundCloud rappers" are all explored in this deep-dive into the 2010s. This essential guide provides insights on: The Streaming Revolution: Impact of Spotify, SoundCloud, and Tidal on hip-hop Social Consciousness: The role of hip-hop in movements like Black Lives Matter Gender Dynamics: The rise and influence of female artists in the genre Innovation & Diversity: The growth of sub-genres and fusion styles Hip-Hop Moguls: The entrepreneurial pursuits of artists like Jay-Z and Kanye West The Generation Z Influence: The arrival of young artists and their unique impact "The History of Hip Hop: Volume 5" chronicles a time when hip-hop was not just a genre but a mirror reflecting society's triumphs, struggles, and evolution. It was a decade that resonated with the rhythmic complexity of trap beats and the lyrical depth of conscious rap. Experience the last decade of hip-hop in its unfiltered glory and discover the beats that made the world listen. Explore the rhythm of a decade that will resonate in the echoes of hip-hop for years to come. 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Annotation. The extraordinary impact of hip-hop music on American culture over the past three decades is undeniable. At the forefront of this global phenomenon stand artists who broke new ground, both musically and politically. This unique reference provides substantial entries on the most revolutionary hip-hop artists and innovators, past and present, and offers in-depth coverage of each icon's influence in shaping hip-hop music. An essential reference for high school and public libraries, this encyclopedia will help students and interested readers uncover the historical and cultural framework of hip-hop as it extends to more recent artists. From Run DMC, the legendary group credited with bringing rap to the mainstream, to Salt N Pepa, the first all-female groups to stake their claim in the male dominated world of hip-hop, to Kanye West's breakout career as a producer and rapper, this encyclopedia recovers the histories of important artists both inside and outside the hip-hop mainstream, all while examining the varied and ever-changing forms of the music. Comprehensive profiles are enhanced by sidebars highlighting such topics as rivalries between artists, the importance of geographic region, musical innovations (including sampling technologies), legal issues, media scandals, and wider phenomena, movements, or styles of hip-hop that were sparked by a particular artist or group. Hip-hop fans will appreciate the critical analysis of the icons' social and cultural impact as well as issues of enduring significance, such as the influence of gangsta rap on youth culture. A timeline, a comprehensive introduction, numerous photos, and an extensive bibliography of print and electronic sources for further reading are included, making this encyclopedia a crucial reference for teachers and students interested in understanding the history and future of hip-hop music.

"From Run-D.M.C.'s iconic styles to Lauryn Hill's confident rhymes, these influential artists have shaped hip hop into what it is today. Discover how these artists have influenced every aspect of hip-hop culture" (publisher).

A New York Times–bestselling, in-depth exploration of the most pivotal moments in rap music from 1979 to 2014. Here’s what The Rap Year Book does: It takes readers from 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present, with Shea Serrano hilariously discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music—from artists’ backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles among its major players—both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers, The Rap Year Book is an in-depth look at the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Picked by Billboard as One of the 100 Greatest Music Books of All-Time Pitchfork Book Club’s first selection

Rapper Kool Mo Dee thrived during hip-hop's nascent years as a vocalist whose tongue-twisting rhymes and speedy delivery put his counterparts to shame. On his 1987 album, How Ya Like Me Now, Kool came up with a ‘hip-hop report card': a method of rating MCs (Emcees, Masters of Ceremonies, Master Communicators, or rap vocalists) as a way of separating the premier MCs from their often one-dimensional, overrated counterparts ("Sucka MCs"). Building on this original list, Kool has put together an extensive rating system to compile the definitive list of the greatest MCs of all time. Kool rates each MC based on seventeen different categories, ranging from the artist's lyricism, vocabulary, and freestyling ability to his longevity, body of work, and social impact. Each artist is given a numerical score from one to ten in each of the seventeen categories, as well as an explanation for how this rating was determined. The book includes a complete discography and full-color photograph for each MC, and will also have supplemental lists, such as the top ten storytellers and top ten rhymers.