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A thrilling narrative history of how one rap battle in New York transformed American culture forever. July 3, 1981, was a pivotal night for the future of America's newest art form: hip hop. In New York's Harlem World Club, the Fantastic Romantic Five and the Cold Crush Brothers competed, with an unprecedented $1,000—and their reputations—on the line in a highly anticipated rap battle. The show drew hundreds of fans to settle a question that still dominates hip hop circles: Who's the best? In Har
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It is typically read by artists, cooks, musicians and hobbyists working from how-to references.
Common subject areas: arts, cooking, music, crafts.
- Author
- Jonathan Mael
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Published
- 2023
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781421446899
- Category
- music
- Subjects
- History, Music, Arts
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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