The History of Rap Music

by Cookie Lommel

Traces the development of rap music from origins in the hip hop of the 1970s through various controversies to its widespread popularity in the 1990s.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

As a journalist, Lommel has served as entertainment editor for Teen Magazine; music editor for Cash Box Magazine; associate editor for Radio & Records Magazine; and editor at large for Black Elegance Magazine. She has interviewed hundreds of film, television, and music personalities as an on-camera reporter for CNN.

Lommel has also written seven biographies for young adults, exploring the lives and contributions of Madame C. J. Walker, Robert Church, Johnnie L. Cochran, James Oglethorpe, Mary Church Terrell, Beck and Arthur Miller. Additionally, she has written The History of Rap Music, African American Actors, and Black Filmmakers.

Lommel's community outreach efforts have earned her a number of awards: including a Community Service Award from The National Conference; a Certificate of Recognition from the County of Los Angeles; a Certificate of Commendation from the City of Los Angeles, a Mayor's Commendation from the City of Santa Monica; and an Official Honor from the State of Israel.

Reviews

[mason s. · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gave a really good description and background on the history of hip-hop and rap music. There was really good information in this book about lots of artists.

[Beth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of facts about the tradition, dancing, and social history is included.