Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History

Chuck D Presents This Day in Rap and Hip-Hop History by D, Chuck. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780316430975.

A one-of-a kind survey of rap and hip hop history from 1973 to today by Chuck D, arguably the most influential rapper in the world. In the more than 40 years since the days of DJ Kool Herc and "Rappers Delight," hip hop and rap have become a billion-dollar worldwide phenomenon. Yet there is no definitive history of the genre-until now. Based on Chucks long-running show on Rapstation.com, this massive compendium details the most iconic moments and influential songs in the genres recorded history, from Kurtis Blows "Christmas Rappin" to The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill to Kendrick Lamars ground-breaking verse on "Control." Also included are key events in hip hop history, from Grandmaster Flashs first scratch through Tupacs holographic appearance at Coachella. Throughout, Chuck offers his insiders perspective on the chart toppers and show stoppers as he lived it. Illustrating the pages are more than 100 portraits from the talented artists specializing in hip hop.