Rap Attack 2 by David Toop

Rap Attack 2 by David Toop

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A study of rap music, New York's street sound, which has been revised and updated to embrace the latest musicians and groups. The roots of rap music are traced from video arcades to bebop, and crucial influences such as prison and army songs, West African chants and tap dancing are described.

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Rap Attack 2 by David Toop

A study of rap music, New York's street sound, which has been revised and updated to embrace the latest musicians and groups. The roots of rap music are traced from video arcades to bebop, and crucial influences such as prison and army songs, West African chants and tap dancing are described.

David Toop is a sound curator, writer, and musician. Rap Attack, Ocean of Sound, Exotica, and Haunted Weather are among his critically regarded publications. His work has also featured in the New York Times, The Wire, and Bookforum. He is based in London.

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ISBN 13 9781852422431
ISBN 10 1852422432
Title Rap Attack 2
Author David Toop
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Year published 1991-12-01
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.