Launched by web - magazine Ele - King, known for its focus on diverse music scenes, the 'DEFINITIVE' music guide series is unique. Each issue takes a single music genre as its theme, covering main works from the start to the latest trends. This hip - hop version, supervised by Ele King Books, traces the journey of hip - hop. It begins with its birth in the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Long Island, follows the rise of Tommy Boy, Def Jam, and Cold Chillin, and chronicles the emergence of the Hip - Hop Nation. It spans from conscious to gangsta, and from hardcore to G - funk, covering all major works of the evolving US hip - hop era. This is a modern Japanese 'disc guide' record guide book. Note: the entire 271 - page book is in Japanese. Dimensions are 8.27' x 5.91' x 0.79' (210 x 150 x 20mm). Also available are Reggae, Diggin' In The Discs - Game Music, Techno, and Ambient Definitive Japanese Guide Books.
This hip - hop guidebook is a great resource for music lovers. To use it, simply flip through the pages to explore different eras and styles of hip - hop. You can start from the beginning to understand the roots or jump to specific sections that interest you. Remember, the book is in Japanese, so you may need a translation tool if you're not fluent. Keep it in a dry place to prevent damage. If you want to mark your favorite parts, use a bookmark instead of folding the pages. It's a great addition to your music collection and can be a fun read for hours.
