The History of Hip Hop: Volume 2 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781925988437)

The Eighties ushered in hip hop's transformative journey from urban American infant to cultural juggernaut.

As disco faded, this new musical style emerged from the underground party scene of New York's boroughs. Pioneering artists like Kurtis Blow, DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Melle Mel developed an authentic urban sound that spoke to the streets. This "Golden Era" of rap was just taking off.

Legends were born as hip hop found its voice. Whodini, Kool Moe Dee, Schoolly D, Run-DMC, LL Cool J - they turned rap into a movement that still resonates today. My book takes you behind the music, exploring hip-hop's origins and influences. It reveals the creative spirit of 80s artists who built the foundations of an enduring culture. Their contributions sparked an artistic shift that continues to shape modern urban identity.

This is the story of how hip hop grew up.