Contemporary Black Urban Music : The Revolution of Hip Hop

Specific objectives of the book include the discussion of the historical evolution of CBUM/Hip-Hop, and the development (and retention) of an informed perspective regarding legendary figures, bands, and genres in CBUM. The examination of the historical, social, and economic implications of CBUM that lead to the globalization of Hip-Hop, an understanding of how CBUM is perceived and measured in society, and the student's ability to describe a range of effects fostered by the evolution of CBUM, all factor highly in this book. Preface Acknowledgments 1 Learning Objectives: Introduction 2 Characteristics of Music and Musical Terminology 3 Evolution of Early African American Music 4 Bebop: Afro Modernism via the African Diaspora 5 Rhythm and Blues: The Proto-Rock and Roll 6 Memphis Soul-Chicago Soul 7 Motown 8 Transition to Funk 9 Funk Jazz 10 Hyper Funk 11 Dub 12 Origins of East Coast Hip-Hop 13 The Arrival of Hip-Hop 14 Early Sneaker Culture 15 Electro-Funk 16 Earlier Styles versus Later Styles 17 Turntablism: The Early Years 18 Battle Royale: Dissing on Record 19 The British Invasion: Proto-Neo-Soul 20 The Golden Age of Hip-HopOverview:MEDIA: 21 Miami Bass: 2 Live Crew/East Coast Dirty Rap 22 The New Divas 23 WHAT’S BEEF?—Not Meat 24 East Coast Mafioso Rap 25 Origins of West Coast Hip-Hop 26 West Coast ‘Gangsta’ and the Midwest BEEF: PART II 27 Beats and Rhymes and Beyond 28 Neo-Soul 29 Underground Hip-Hop 30 Conscious Commercial 31 Southern Exposure: “Street Fame” 32 Alternative Hip-Hop 33 The Neo Cannabis Crew 34 The Mainstream 35 Globalization: The Revolution of Hip-Hop 36 Lamont Coleman: ‘BIG L’—In Memoriam Appendix: Assessment Index Appendix: Quizzes