History Comics: Hip-Hop

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MUSICAL REVOLUTION SWEEPS NATION AND BEYOND How did a bunch of young people from the inner city create a genre of music that became a global phenomenon From its humble origins at house parties in the Bronx, where DJs mixed old records to create new sounds, charismatic MCs let their clever lyrics flow, and B-boys and B-girls pioneered inventive dance moves, hip-hop quickly became a musical and cultural revolution. Hip-Hop: The Beat of America Meet Aaliyah, a hip-hop superfan who is about to get a lesson in all things "old school" courtesy of her dad, who grew up in the 1970s when rap music first hit the scene. The pair take a day trip to the Bronx where Aaliyah discovers the many unsung heroes who helped create the foundations of the hip-hop we all enjoy today. So get ready to drop the beat, bust a move, and get down with some fresh rap knowledge! Perfect for readers of Can't Stop, Won't Stop and Nathan Hale's Hazardous tales.

Author Bio

Jarrett Williams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the Savannah College of Art and Design and earned a BFA and an MFA in sequential art. In addition to his pro-wrestling adventure series Super Pro K.O.! from Oni Press, he's worked on the Rick and Morty monthly comics and Rico Nasty: Nightmare Vacay from Z2 Comics. He loves classic Japanese role-playing games and anime and still draws his comics by hand. He is also the creator of Harper Sharp, a kid-detective graphic novel series.