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Description
This book provides an overview of hip-hop music and culture, exploring its history from its origins to contemporary developments. It examines notable artists, different styles within the genre, and the business aspects of the recording industry. The book is written at a middle grade reading level, making it suitable for students in grades 4-8.
Quick Summary
Get ready to blast back to the birth of hip-hop and meet the pioneers who started a cultural revolution. Readers will love the juicy stories about how artists like DJ Kool Herc, Run-DMC, and Public Enemy rose from the streets to dominate the music industry. If your kid enjoys music documentaries or books like "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," they'll eat this up. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 8 who want to learn about the beats and rhymes that shaped a generation.