Ed Piskor continues the story of rap in volume 3 of Hip Hop Family Tree.
At this stage of the story, hip hop and rap are just hitting the edges of main stream. They still can't find a presence on MTV. But other mediums are becoming more open to the growing art form.
A few new players are introduced to the mix. But for the most part, Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, KRS-One, Russell Simmons, The Beastie Boys and Rick Rubin are the main characters. but if you are a fan of LL Cool J or Whodini, volume 3 is where you will want to come in.
I read volume one on a lark. I knew next to nothing on the subject of hip hop and rap. Piskor does an amazing job making it interesting and his 'Cast of Characters' charts at the beginning and/or end of each volume is massively important in being able to keep up with who is who.
If you are a newbie to the genre or a seasoned listener just wanting to learn more inside stuff, then you must read Hip Hop Family Tree!
Worth Consuming!
Rating: 9 out of 10 stars.
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