Background Sources: General
- St. James Encyclopedia of Hip Hop Culture by "Examines the history and contributions of hip hop to American and global culture"--Location: Music Library Reference ML102.R27 S7 2018ISBN: 1410380815Publication Date: 2018
- Hip-Hop Studies by Comprised of more than 7000 entries it encompasses both the early journalistic and popular writing on the subject as well as the wealth of scholarship that has emerged since the mid-1990s. The book's main focus is on three of hip-hop's most important facets—MCing, Djing and dance—along with a variety of related dance music styles, e.g., house, techno, and reggaeton. Highlights include the work's in-depth regional coverage which documents hip-hop's history and evolution, both at home and abroad, as well as its enormous biographical section which covers almost 1900 individual MCs, DJs, dancers, record producers, and others. Entries in Hip-Hop Studies span from the first reports on the then nascent idiom in 1978 to the most recent digital scholarship of 2014 in fields ranging from history, anthropology, and sociology to Black and ethnic studies, gender studies, religious studies, law and economics. The book concludes with an extensive reference section that offers a list of Sources Consulted, a guide to relevant Libraries and Archives, two appendices, and separate Author and Subject Indexes.Location: Music Library Reference ML128.R28 G73 2016ISBN: 9780984413461Publication Date: 2016
- The Cambridge Companion to Hip-Hop by It has been more than thirty-five years since the first commercial recordings of hip-hop music were made. This Companion, written by renowned scholars and industry professionals reflects the passion and scholarly activity occurring in the new generation of hip-hop studies. It covers a diverse range of case studies from Nerdcore hip-hop to instrumental hip-hop to the role of rappers in the Obama campaign and from countries including Senegal, Japan, Germany, Cuba, and the UK. Chapters provide an overview of the 'four elements' of hip-hop - MCing, DJing, break dancing (or breakin'), and graffiti - in addition to key topics such as religion, theatre, film, gender, and politics. Intended for students, scholars, and the most serious of 'hip-hop heads', this collection incorporates methods in studying hip-hop flow, as well as the music analysis of hip-hop and methods from linguistics, political science, gender and film studies to provide exciting new perspectives on this rapidly developing field.Location: OnlineISBN: 9781139775298Publication Date: 2015
- Hip Hop Culture by This work is a revealing chronicle of Hip Hop culture from its beginnings three decades ago to the present, with an analysis of its influence on people and popular culture in the United States and around the world. From Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five's "The Message," to Jay-Z, Diddy, and 50 Cent, Hip Hop Culture is the first comprehensive reference work to focus on one of the most influential cultural phenomena of our time. Scholarly and streetwise, backed by statistics, documents, and research, it recounts three decades of Hip Hop's evolution, highlighting its defining events, recordings, personalities, movements, and ideas, as well as society's response. How did an inner-city subculture, all but dismissed in the early 1980s, become the ruler of the world's airwaves and iPods? Who are the players who moved Hip Hop from the record bins to the pinnacles of entertainment, business, and fashion? Who are the founders, innovators, legends, and major players? Authoritative and authentic, Hip Hop Culture provides a wealth of information and insights for students, educators, and anyone interested in the ways pop culture reflects and shapes our lives. * An extensively researched narrative of the history of Hip Hop in four informative, richly detailed chapters * More than 50 photographs of Hip Hop's major players, scenes, and styles * An extensive annotated bibliography of print and online resources, plus listings of important organizations, associations, and programs dedicated to Hip Hop culture * A comprehensive glossary of terms and phrases such as "bling bling" and "thuglife" * Sidebars on fascinating topics, reflecting the latest research and statistical data * Analyses of the 50 most influential Hip Hop songs and the 30 most influential Hip Hop albumsLocation: ML3531 .P75 2006ISBN: 1851098674Publication Date: 2006
- Rap Music in the 1980s by An annotated bibliography that lists 1,070 articles, books, and reviews pertaining to rap music, artists, culture, and politics and published from 1980 through 1990. A 76-entry discography covers rap albums released during those years that contributed to rap music's evolution or popularity, or to the development or popularity of a subgenre. Includes date and subject indexes.Location: Music Library Reference ML128.R28 M3 1992ISBN: 9780810826496Publication Date: 1995
Blues, Funk, Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Hip Hop, and Rap by
Despite the influence of African American music and study as a worldwide phenomenon, no comprehensive and fully annotated reference tool currently exists that covers the wide range of genres. This much needed bibliography fills an important gap in this research area and will prove an indispensable resource for librarians and scholars studying African American music and culture.
Location: onlineISBN: 9780203854723Publication Date: 2010
- Encyclopedia of Popular Music This link opens in a new window With content current through 2006, the entries begin coverage ca. 1900 with articles on people, bands, trends, festivals, albums, and the recording industry at large. Genres include jazz, country, folk, rap, reggae, rock, techno, and musicals to world music. Articles contain excellent cross-referencing, useful discographies and core bibliography.
- Bloomsbury Popular Music This link opens in a new window From acid house to zydeco, and from Acapulco to Zanzibar, Bloomsbury Popular Music provides scholarly coverage of modern popular music worldwide, covering the mid-20th century to the present day. It provides resources for students and academics across disciplines including music, ethnomusicology, the performing arts, media and communication, cultural studies, anthropology and sociology.
Biographical Sources
- Biography (Gale in Context) This link opens in a new window Biography In Context offers biographical information about historically significant figures as well as present-day newsmakers. It includes reference content alongside magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images.
- American National Biography Online This link opens in a new window Biographical dictionary of notable deceased American men and women from all eras of American history. Includes illustrations and links to other web resources.
