History Comics: Hip-hop
The Beat of America
First Second · Print & ebook · January 2, 2024
MUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon?
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- Who it’s for
- Follow hip-hop’s early energy through a lively introduction to the people who shaped its foundations.
- Themes
- Hip-hop history, Cultural influence, Music and dance
- Genres
- Rap & Hip Hop, Comics History, 20th Century U.S.
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MUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon? From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution.
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Hip-Hop: The Beat of America Meet Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things “old school” courtesy of her dad, who grew up in the 1970s when rap music first hit the scene. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of the hip-hop we all enjoy today. So get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge! Perfect for readers of Can't Stop, Won't Stop and Nathan Hale's Hazardous tales.
Beats With Roots
Follow hip-hop’s early energy through a lively introduction to the people who shaped its foundations.
Come here for
- Bronx beginnings, DJ craft, sharp lyrics, and dance innovation
- A cultural history with music at its center
Expect
- An accessible look at hip-hop’s early days
- A father and daughter’s day trip to the Bronx
Where it sits
| Rap & Hip Hop | 66% |
|---|---|
| Comics History | 54% |
| 20th Century U.S. | 34% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Music History
- Rap & Hip Hop
- Comics History
- Authors
- Jarrett Williams
- Publisher
- First Second
- Published
- January 2, 2024
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Hip-hop history · Cultural influence · Music and dance
- Reading lane
- Music History