Description
Explore the artists, recordings, and cultural impact of West Coast hip-hop through three nonfiction books by Jake Brown, Gerrick D. Kennedy, and Ben Westhoff.
Included books
Dr. Dre in the Studio
Jake Brown traces Dr. Dre's development from DJ to influential hip-hop producer. The book focuses on his studio craft, major recordings, and collaborations spanning N.W.A., Death Row Records, and Aftermath Entertainment.
Author: Jake Brown
ISBN: 0976773554
Individual price: $21.48 USD
Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap
Gerrick D. Kennedy examines N.W.A.'s formation, success, internal conflicts, and enduring influence. Interviews and research illuminate the group's music, controversies, and place in the social landscape of Compton and Los Angeles.
Author: Gerrick D. Kennedy
ISBN: 1501134922
Individual price: $17.00 USD
Original Gangstas: Tupac Shakur, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and the Birth of West Coast Rap
Ben Westhoff chronicles the rise of West Coast rap through the artists and labels that transformed the genre. Reporting and interviews explore N.W.A., Death Row Records, rivalries, and the broader cultural changes surrounding the music.
Author: Ben Westhoff
ISBN: 0316344850
Individual price: $21.99 USD
Bundle price: $60.47 USD, calculated from the three individual prices shown on the flyer.