Bibliograph

A child's introduction to hip hop, the beats, rhymes, and roots of a musical revolution, Jordannah Elizabeth ; illustrated by Markia Jenai

Type

Label

A child's introduction to hip hop, the beats, rhymes, and roots of a musical revolution, Jordannah Elizabeth ; illustrated by Markia Jenai

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Black Dog & Leventhal

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A child's introduction to hip hop

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1317750403

Responsibility statement

Jordannah Elizabeth ; illustrated by Markia Jenai

Sub title

the beats, rhymes, and roots of a musical revolution

Summary

"With A Child's Introduction to Hip Hop, parents can teach their kids about their favorite musical genre through this beautifully illustrated exploration of the history and origins of hip hop, beginning with the "Holy Trinity" of DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash, to today's Kanye West, Cardi B, and more, all leading up to the 50th anniversary of the birth of hip hop in August 2023"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

How Hip Hop Began -- The Birth of Mainstream Hip Hop (1979-1982) -- Hip Hop's New School Era (1983 & 1984) -- The Golden Age of Hip Hop (1986-1993) -- West Coast Hip Hop -- East Coast Versus West Coast (1995-1997) -- The Growth of Southern Hip Hop -- The Evolution of Modern Hip Hop (1994-2003) -- Hip Hop Becomes Popular Music -- Hip Hop Today

Target audience

juvenile

Classification