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Ice Cube is one of the most influential figures in the history of rap and hip hop. Best known for the vitriol of his 'angry black man' recordings of the late 1980s and mid 1990s, he epitomizes the genre often referred to as gangsta rap. This book examines the entirety of Ice Cube's recorded catalog.

(Hardback)

Prince's early albums "Dirty Mind", 1999, and "Purple Rain", established him as a major force in American pop music. His combination of rock and funk was unique, and drew both critical praise and commercial attention. This book offers an analysis of the songs, recordings, and influence of one of the most controversial American artists.

(Hardback)

The Words and Music of Sting subdivides Sting's life and works into rough periods of creative activity and offers a fantastic opportunity to view Sting's many stylistic changes within a coherent general framework.