Nelson George Publisher: Penguin Group October 01 1999 EAN: 9780140280227 ISBN: 0140280227
Synopsis: This is an account of the history of hip hop music, from its roots in the late 1970s to its emergence as the cultural force it is today, influencing everything from films to advertising, fashion to sports. Nelson examines why it has held a steady grip on American popular culture for over 20 years.
