Hip-hop family tree
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Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 1
Publisher
Fantagraphics
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Captures the history of the formative years of hip-hop, including such rap pioneers as Afrika Bambaataa, MC Sha Rock, and DJ Kool Herc.
Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 2
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Captures the history of the formative years of hip-hop as the genre transitions from parks and rec rooms to downtown clubs and vinyl records.
Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 3
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
The third volume of the popular webcomic tells the true story of hip-hoppers The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, The Fat Boys, and many more.
Author
Series
Hip-hop family tree volume 4
Publisher
Fantagraphics Books
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Ed Piskor's acclaimed graphic novel series continues! Hip Hop Family Tree Book 4 charts the rise of Dr. Dre and Def Jam records, and introduces new branches on the 'tree': Will Smith, Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim and Biz Markie. This volume is also jam-packed with films Hollywood released in an attempt to cash in on the phenomenon, like Breakin', Breakin' 2 Electric Boogaloo, Beat Street, Krush Groove and more.