The history of gangster rap : from Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar : the rise of a great American art form

__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 sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, 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. Journalist Soren Bakers The History of Gangster Rap takes a deep dive into this fascinating music subgenre. Foreword by Xzibit 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 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 sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, and beyond, The History of Gangster Rap is the be-all-end-all book that contextualizes the importance of gangster rap as a cultural phenomenon. History has so often been written by the victors, that you very rarely ever get the real story behind anything. So its really important to hear from the people that were there, which is exactly what Soren Baker shares in this book. He writes about it and hes honest about it. The D.O.C. 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 Sidebars, Breakout Bios Of Notorious Characters, Lists, Charts, 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.-- Soren Baker. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 255-257) And Index. 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 sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, 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. 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 sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, 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.--Provided by publisher 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 sidebars, breakout bios of notorious characters, lists, charts, 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.-- Amazon