Parental Discretion Is Advised: The Rise of N.W.A and the Dawn of Gangsta Rap
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B06ZYGFQKZ |
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| Number of Pages | : | 447 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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Kennedy leaves nothing off the table in his pursuit of the full story behind the group’s most pivotal moments, such as Ice Cube’s decision to go solo after their debut studio album became a smash hit; their battle with the FBI over inflammatory lyrics; incidents of physical assault; Dr. Discover the stunning rise, fall, and legacy of N.W.A, one of America’s most revered and iconic enduring music groups, who put their stamp on pop culture, black culture, and who changed hip-hop music forever in this comprehensive and authoritative work of music journalism.In 1986, a rap group was formed that would establish the foundation of gangsta rap and push the genre forward, electrifying fans with their visceral and profane lyrics that sensationalized street life and brazenly challenged the police system.Comprised of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre’s departure from the group to form Death R
An Ohio native, he came to the Los Angeles Times as an intern in 2009. Gerrick D. Kennedy is a music writer for the Los Angeles Times covering pop, R&B/soul and hip-hop. In 2012, Kennedy was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. . On the pop music team, he’s found his favorite stories while smoking cigars with Nas
About the Author Gerrick D. On the pop music team, he’s found his favorite stories while smoking cigars with Nas, being trapped on a Kid Rock-themed music cruise, rediscovering boy bands, and perfecting the craft of the snarky tweet. An Ohio native, he came to the Los Angeles Times as an intern in 2009. . In 2012, Kennedy was named Emerging Journalist of the Year by the National Association of Black Journalists. Kennedy is a music writer for the Los Angeles Times covering pop, R&B/soul and hip-hop