The Evolution of Rap and Roll: An analysis of rap music's technological relationships, cultural connections, and historical trends - Softcover

Ratan, Rabindra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3843369798 ISBN 13: 9783843369794

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

This work provides an analysis of the evolution of rap music from a technological, cultural, and historical perspective. The author uses historical references as well as interviews conducted within the London hip-hop community in order to discuss this evolution. By comparing technological and cultural trends in hip-hop to related trends in rock & roll fifty years ago, this work provides a basis for forecasting the future of rap music. The project was also a lot of fun for the author because Stanford funded his travel to London, where he got to hang out and chat with rappers, DJs, and producers. In the unlikely event that you read this book, the author hopes that some of the fun he had rubs off on you too.

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About the Author

Rabindra (Robby) is currently a PhD candidate at USC's Annenberg SCJ, studying video game players' social psychology. Although his topic has changed, his BA thesis on rap culture presented here taught him to love to research what he loves. He also doesn't party as much as he did in London, but he still has lots of fun with his growing family.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3843369798
• ISBN 13: 9783843369794
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64