The Rap Attack: African Jive to New York Hip Hop

168 pages
Edited by David Toop
20.8 x 18.4 cm
Language: English
Softcover
Publisher: Pluto Press
1984

An early and fundamental account on the evolution of hip-hop music and culture, exploring its roots and various manifestations. Contents include background information on a number of seminal groups, with coverage of DJ-ing, MC-ing, graffiti and breakdancing. Complemented with superb black and white photographs throughout by Patricia Bates."

The copy is in very good conditions. It has just some marks on the spine.