Ewoodzie, Joseph C., Jr,

Break beats in the Bronx : rediscovering hip-hop's early years / Joseph C. Ewoodzie Jr. - 245 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The beginnings of a boundary -- Herc: the new cool in the Bronx -- South Bronx DJs vs. other DJs -- The development of an internal logic -- Creating conventions -- Crews and outside influences -- Symbolic capital in the new entity -- Race, gender, and the pursuit of recognition -- MCs take the stage.

9781469632759

2016053760


Rap (Music)--History and criticism.--New York (State)--New York
Hip-hop--History.--New York (State)--New York


Bronx (New York, N.Y.)--Social life and customs--20th century.

ML3531/EWO