THE CONCISE GUIDE TO HIP-HOP MUSIC:

While other music genres have been the focus of numerous introductory guidebooks, The Concise Guide to Hip-Hop Music is the first-ever comprehensive introduction to hip-hop.

Hip-hop is one of the largest and bestselling music genres throughout the world. Hip-hop artists such as Eminem, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and the Black-Eyed Peas consistently top music charts globally and have become cultural icons. Written by the acclaimed author of How to Rap, the book presents an overarching view of hip-hop, examining how it differs from other types of music; who the key rappers, producers, and other figures are; and what landmark events, songs, and albums have been its hallmark. Quotes from over 100 of the world's most famous rappers provide exclusive insights into the art of hip-hop and how it has evolved over time. PAUL EDWARDS is the author of How to Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC (Chicago Review Press, 2009) and How to Rap 2: Advanced Flow and Delivery Techniques (Chicago Review Press, 2013). He is a writer and researcher of hip-hop who has interviewed more than 100 notable rappers. He has been interviewed as a leading expert on hip-hop and rap by the Chicago Tribune, the New York Amsterdam News, Chuck D's New York radio show, Australia's Acclaim Magazine, UK's Echoes Magazine, Germany's HHV Magazine, HipHopDX, and Time Out Dubai. He holds a master's degree in post-modernism, literature, and contemporary culture from the University of London.