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This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Travis Scott. Readers learn about Scott's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book also explores Scott's over-the-top tours and live shows and his relationship with Kylie Jenner. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Book Synopsis Travis Scott: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Creator by : Jill C. Wheeler
Download or read book Travis Scott: Lo-Fi Hip-Hop Creator written by Jill C. Wheeler and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of Travis Scott. Readers learn about Scott's early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes as a hip-hop artist. With striking photographs and sidebars, the book also explores Scott's over-the-top tours and live shows and his relationship with Kylie Jenner. Features include a timeline, glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
"The 2010s saw the rise of many young rappers who ushered in an era of more relaxed hip-hop with the trap and lo-fi subgenres taking center stage. One of the most successful rappers from the era is Travis Scott, who bounced around the United States from coast to coast before finding his footing and fame on an international scale. The Grammy-nominated Scott had an ear for music before he was even old enough to attend school, studying the field for years before turning his attention to rap. At first, Scott was more focused on the production side of things but he quickly realized that he belonged on the microphone. "Growing up, I played the drums and then I played piano," he told Complex in 2012"--
Book Synopsis Travis Scott by : Korey Beckett
Download or read book Travis Scott written by Korey Beckett and published by . This book was released on 2025 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The 2010s saw the rise of many young rappers who ushered in an era of more relaxed hip-hop with the trap and lo-fi subgenres taking center stage. One of the most successful rappers from the era is Travis Scott, who bounced around the United States from coast to coast before finding his footing and fame on an international scale. The Grammy-nominated Scott had an ear for music before he was even old enough to attend school, studying the field for years before turning his attention to rap. At first, Scott was more focused on the production side of things but he quickly realized that he belonged on the microphone. "Growing up, I played the drums and then I played piano," he told Complex in 2012"--
The only Hip Hop Book Series that explains the culture fully in the fewest words! *** Author of "Rapper's Delight" essay currently archived at the Library of Congress *** *** Guest speaker of BBC2 Radio "Rapper's Delight 40th Anniversary" by DJ Trevor Nelson - September 2019 *** Whether you are a fan of hip hop or you are just curious about it, you will not have to look further after finding Eric Reese's The History of Hip Hop Series and now the latest addition, The History of Trap. This concise but in-depth book explores all the distinguishing traits of what is not only a genre of music but a lifestyle. Reese traces the history of hip hop from its beginnings in the 1970s and reveals how it changed in the next decades until it became a worldwide phenomenon. The author gives attention to the influence of hip hop at every level, including art and fashion. He also makes valuable considerations about its originality in comparison with other genres. From the pages of The History of Hip Hop, you will realize the impact hip hop has on our society. Reese explains every aspect of its powerful influence and considers it not only as a musical genre but as a way of living. I like that after exploring the origins of hip hop and its meaning for African Americans, Reese included references to its worldwide presence. It shows its importance better than anything else. Reese's style is essential and clear. He does not linger on long and superfluous dissertations, but he goes straight to the point and enlightens the key concepts with clarity. At the end of The History of Hip Hop, you can be sure you will have all the elements to understand hip hop. You will also know what sets it apart from other musical genres. In short, you will have a clear picture in your mind, and you will be able to understand hip hop better. - Reviewed By Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite Hip Hop Truth for the Art and Pulse of America! "From the beginning of the 2000s, Trap's evolution transformed Hip Hop and Rap to a whole new phenomenon!” With the gradual shift from traditional hip hop, a new style of music known as Trap paved way for inner-city youth; bringing out new flavor from new and old artists all over the globe. Now referred as “The Era of Trap.” T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and many more brought in a new urban sound that is now competing with America‘s loudest street voice known as hip hop. This book takes you behind the scenes, giving you a fresh look at the new era of urban artistic talent that hopes to stay for many years to come. In this book, I provide you with simple perspectives (for beginners to advanced - student to professor) of the following: Origins of Trap Earliest Influence of the Trap Genre Examples of Trap culture Trap's Subgenres Details on Fusion Trap and its subgenres And much more... As hip hop's legacy continues to expand its sway, know for sure it's here to stay. The History of Trap gives you a direct-straight to the point history of the indisputable force of new rap and trap artists. Hip Hop lives on! 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Book Synopsis The History of Trap by : Eric Reese
Download or read book The History of Trap written by Eric Reese and published by Eric Reese. This book was released on 2022-03-09 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only Hip Hop Book Series that explains the culture fully in the fewest words! *** Author of "Rapper's Delight" essay currently archived at the Library of Congress *** *** Guest speaker of BBC2 Radio "Rapper's Delight 40th Anniversary" by DJ Trevor Nelson - September 2019 *** Whether you are a fan of hip hop or you are just curious about it, you will not have to look further after finding Eric Reese's The History of Hip Hop Series and now the latest addition, The History of Trap. This concise but in-depth book explores all the distinguishing traits of what is not only a genre of music but a lifestyle. Reese traces the history of hip hop from its beginnings in the 1970s and reveals how it changed in the next decades until it became a worldwide phenomenon. The author gives attention to the influence of hip hop at every level, including art and fashion. He also makes valuable considerations about its originality in comparison with other genres. From the pages of The History of Hip Hop, you will realize the impact hip hop has on our society. Reese explains every aspect of its powerful influence and considers it not only as a musical genre but as a way of living. I like that after exploring the origins of hip hop and its meaning for African Americans, Reese included references to its worldwide presence. It shows its importance better than anything else. Reese's style is essential and clear. He does not linger on long and superfluous dissertations, but he goes straight to the point and enlightens the key concepts with clarity. At the end of The History of Hip Hop, you can be sure you will have all the elements to understand hip hop. You will also know what sets it apart from other musical genres. In short, you will have a clear picture in your mind, and you will be able to understand hip hop better. - Reviewed By Astrid Iustulin for Readers' Favorite Hip Hop Truth for the Art and Pulse of America! "From the beginning of the 2000s, Trap's evolution transformed Hip Hop and Rap to a whole new phenomenon!” With the gradual shift from traditional hip hop, a new style of music known as Trap paved way for inner-city youth; bringing out new flavor from new and old artists all over the globe. Now referred as “The Era of Trap.” T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Travis Scott and many more brought in a new urban sound that is now competing with America‘s loudest street voice known as hip hop. This book takes you behind the scenes, giving you a fresh look at the new era of urban artistic talent that hopes to stay for many years to come. In this book, I provide you with simple perspectives (for beginners to advanced - student to professor) of the following: Origins of Trap Earliest Influence of the Trap Genre Examples of Trap culture Trap's Subgenres Details on Fusion Trap and its subgenres And much more... As hip hop's legacy continues to expand its sway, know for sure it's here to stay. The History of Trap gives you a direct-straight to the point history of the indisputable force of new rap and trap artists. Hip Hop lives on! Topics: hip hop art, hip hop accessories, hip hop and other things, hip hop at the end of the world book, hip hop book, hip hop baby book, hip hop coloring book, hip hop dance, hip hop dance clothes, hip hop experience, hip hop funko pop, hip hop family tree, hip hop fashion, hip hop family tree box set, hip hop flag, hip hop for kids, hip hop gifts, hip hop kids book, hip hop kids, hip hop legends alphabet book, hip hop legends, hip hop lollipop book, hip hop magazine, hip hop magazines for inmates, hip hop men, hip hop music, hip hop quotes, hip hop queens, hip hop questions, hip hop raised me, hip hop trivia, hip hop uncensored, hip hop vinyl, auxgod hip hop, abcs of hip hop, aretes hip hop, book of rhymes the poetics of hip hop, baby hip hop, boys hip hop, clothes hip hop, cadena hip hop, coffee table books hardcover hip hop, coffee table books hip hop, dance hip hop, funko hip hop, growing up hip hop, girls hip hop, hip hop, history of hip hop, jonathan abrams history of hip hop, kids hip hop, lyrically correct game 90's to 2000 hip hop, life lessons from hip hop, lofi hip hop, now hip hop, old school hip hop, origins of hip hop, raised on hip hop, records vinyl albums hip hop, the source magazine hip hop, the gospel of hip hop, the come up book hip hop, vinyl records hip hop, vinyl hip hop, vinyl music hip hop, vinyls records albums hip hop, vinyl albums hip hop, vinyl records greatest hits hip hop, wall art hip hop, worldstar hip hop, when the beat was born dj kool herc and the creation of hip hop, rap history, rap history timeline, rap history facts, rap history book, rap history trivia, rap about history, rap america history, rap songs about history, best rap album history, rap lyrics about history, atlanta rap history, american rap history, rap song about american history, rap music facts and history, rap history battles, rap beef history, rap black history, history rap beat, rappers black history month, rap battle origin, rap beat origin, rap history class, rap censorship history, rap origin country, rappers criminal history, hip hop rap history culture, rap culture origin, rap battles of history clean, rap history detroit, rapping history definition, rap dance history, rapper's delight history, rappers dating history, rap sheet history definition, rap deep storytelling, rap music history essay, rap etymology origin, emo rap history, epic rap history, history epic rap battles, rap english origin, rap facts history, rapper future history, rap history of word, rap music history facts, rap battles from history, female rap history, french rap history, freestyle rap history, history of hip hop and rap, rap genre history, rap god history, rap grammy history, rap genius history, rap history in ghana, rap genre origin, rap greatest story ever told, rap group origin, hip hop rap history, houston rap history, rap history in america, rap in history, fastest rap in history, first rap in history, rap battles in history, best rap in history, jazz rap history, rap in the 2000s history, korean rap history, history rap lyrics, rap long history, rap story lyrics, rap story line, rap love story, rap love story song, black history rap lyrics, rap battles of history lyrics, us history rap lyrics, horrible history rap lyrics, rap history movie, rap history music, rap music history timeline, rap monster history, rapper made history, rap history name, rap name origin, rap history on this day, rap origin of word, origin story of rap, rap battles of history, epic rap of history, rap history of pop, rap poetry origin, rap history quiz, rap history questions, rap rock history, rap history show, history rap song, rap sample history, rap slang history, rap origin story, rapping history teacher, storytelling rap, storyteller rap, rap/hip hop history timeline, rap us history, story rap uk, rap music us history definition, uk rap history, underground rap history, rap us history definition, rap vs history, rap story vol 1, rap verb origin, history of rap 5, rap origin word, rap sheet word history, west coast rap history, history with rap, rap history x, rap history zulu, rap history zimbabwe, rap history zambia, history of rap music, history of rap kids book, history of rap baby book, rap history for kids, epic rap battles of history, the history of gangster rap, history of rap coffee table book, soren baker, chuck d presents this day in rap and hip-hop history, who got the camera a history of rap and reality, this day in rap and hip hop history, this day in rap history, the history of gangsta rap, history of rap, history of rap book, rap oral history
Travis Scott was heralded as "the voice of his generation," after his meteoric rise to fame following the 2018 release of his third studio album, Astroworld. But it wasn't always easy for the Houston-born hip-hop artist and producer who was practically homeless after dropping out of college to follow his music dreams.
Book Synopsis Travis Scott by : W. L. Kitts
Download or read book Travis Scott written by W. L. Kitts and published by Referencepoint Press. This book was released on 2019 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travis Scott was heralded as "the voice of his generation," after his meteoric rise to fame following the 2018 release of his third studio album, Astroworld. But it wasn't always easy for the Houston-born hip-hop artist and producer who was practically homeless after dropping out of college to follow his music dreams.
Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and couches rent-free while he worked daily in the recording studio to build professional hip-hop contacts. Aside from his music, Scott has focused on building a career in production and songwriting. He's also breaking into film acting after successfully entering the film soundtrack arena. Scott has partnered with Nike and Jordan Brand to design athletic shoes, and he has designed a fashion line with Helmut Lang. The rapper enjoys giving back to the community and conducts charity work in his home state of Texas as well as throughout the U.S. He focuses on philanthropy that begins and expands after-school programs and on social justice issues like post-prison-release employment availability. In the Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling series learn about the personal and professional lives of today's hottest stars in the music industry. Read about their upbringing, families, passions, road to the top, and how each star supports the community by giving back. Scan QR codes to watch their most popular music videos and hear inspiring speeches and words of wisdom. Each book in this series includes the artists' lifetime awards, albums, tours and collaborations that have led them to where they are today.
Book Synopsis Travis Scott by : Carlie Lawson
Download or read book Travis Scott written by Carlie Lawson and published by Mason Crest Publishers. This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and couches rent-free while he worked daily in the recording studio to build professional hip-hop contacts. Aside from his music, Scott has focused on building a career in production and songwriting. He's also breaking into film acting after successfully entering the film soundtrack arena. Scott has partnered with Nike and Jordan Brand to design athletic shoes, and he has designed a fashion line with Helmut Lang. The rapper enjoys giving back to the community and conducts charity work in his home state of Texas as well as throughout the U.S. He focuses on philanthropy that begins and expands after-school programs and on social justice issues like post-prison-release employment availability. In the Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling series learn about the personal and professional lives of today's hottest stars in the music industry. Read about their upbringing, families, passions, road to the top, and how each star supports the community by giving back. Scan QR codes to watch their most popular music videos and hear inspiring speeches and words of wisdom. Each book in this series includes the artists' lifetime awards, albums, tours and collaborations that have led them to where they are today.
Book Synopsis Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography by : Adrian Besley
Download or read book Billie Eilish, The Unofficial Biography written by Adrian Besley and published by Zest Books ™. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating biography of a worldwide pop star
How Music Empowers argues that empowerment is the key to unlocking the long-standing mystery of how music moves us. Drawing upon cutting-edge research in embodied cognitive science, psychology, and cultural studies, the book provides a new way of understanding how music affects listeners. The argument develops from our latest conceptions of what it is to be human, investigating experiences of listening to popular music in everyday life. Through listening, individuals have the potential to redefine themselves, gain resilience, connect with other people, and make a difference in society. Applying a groundbreaking theoretical framework to postmillennial rap and metal, the book uncovers why vast numbers of listeners engage with music typically regarded as ‘social problems’ or dismissed as ‘extreme’. In the first ever comparative analytical treatment of rap and metal music, twenty songs are analysed as case studies that reveal the empowering potential of listening. The book details how individuals interact with rap and metal communities in a self-perpetuating process which keeps these thriving music cultures – and the listeners themselves – alive and well. Can music really change the world? How Music Empowers answers: yes, because it changes us. How Music Empowers will interest scholars and researchers of popular music, ethnomusicology, music psychology, music therapy, and music education.
Book Synopsis How Music Empowers by : Steven Gamble
Download or read book How Music Empowers written by Steven Gamble and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-03-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How Music Empowers argues that empowerment is the key to unlocking the long-standing mystery of how music moves us. Drawing upon cutting-edge research in embodied cognitive science, psychology, and cultural studies, the book provides a new way of understanding how music affects listeners. The argument develops from our latest conceptions of what it is to be human, investigating experiences of listening to popular music in everyday life. Through listening, individuals have the potential to redefine themselves, gain resilience, connect with other people, and make a difference in society. Applying a groundbreaking theoretical framework to postmillennial rap and metal, the book uncovers why vast numbers of listeners engage with music typically regarded as ‘social problems’ or dismissed as ‘extreme’. In the first ever comparative analytical treatment of rap and metal music, twenty songs are analysed as case studies that reveal the empowering potential of listening. The book details how individuals interact with rap and metal communities in a self-perpetuating process which keeps these thriving music cultures – and the listeners themselves – alive and well. Can music really change the world? How Music Empowers answers: yes, because it changes us. How Music Empowers will interest scholars and researchers of popular music, ethnomusicology, music psychology, music therapy, and music education.
In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
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Download or read book Billboard written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-07 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its 114th year, Billboard remains the world's premier weekly music publication and a diverse digital, events, brand, content and data licensing platform. Billboard publishes the most trusted charts and offers unrivaled reporting about the latest music, video, gaming, media, digital and mobile entertainment issues and trends.
Over the past four decades, rap and hip hop culture have taken a central place in popular music both in the United States and around the world. Listening to Rap: An Introduction enables students to understand the historical context, cultural impact, and unique musical characteristics of this essential genre. Each chapter explores a key topic in the study of rap music from the 1970s to today, covering themes such as race, gender, commercialization, politics, and authenticity. Synthesizing the approaches of scholars from a variety of disciplines—including music, cultural studies, African-American studies, gender studies, literary criticism, and philosophy—Listening to Rap tracks the evolution of rap and hip hop while illustrating its vast cultural significance. The text features more than 60 detailed listening guides that analyze the musical elements of songs by a wide array of artists, from Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash to Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and more. A companion website showcases playlists of the music discussed in each chapter. Rooted in the understanding that cultural context, music, and lyrics combine to shape rap’s meaning, the text assumes no prior knowledge. For students of all backgrounds, Listening to Rap offers a clear and accessible introduction to this vital and influential music.
Book Synopsis Listening to Rap by : Michael Berry
Download or read book Listening to Rap written by Michael Berry and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past four decades, rap and hip hop culture have taken a central place in popular music both in the United States and around the world. Listening to Rap: An Introduction enables students to understand the historical context, cultural impact, and unique musical characteristics of this essential genre. Each chapter explores a key topic in the study of rap music from the 1970s to today, covering themes such as race, gender, commercialization, politics, and authenticity. Synthesizing the approaches of scholars from a variety of disciplines—including music, cultural studies, African-American studies, gender studies, literary criticism, and philosophy—Listening to Rap tracks the evolution of rap and hip hop while illustrating its vast cultural significance. The text features more than 60 detailed listening guides that analyze the musical elements of songs by a wide array of artists, from Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash to Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and more. A companion website showcases playlists of the music discussed in each chapter. Rooted in the understanding that cultural context, music, and lyrics combine to shape rap’s meaning, the text assumes no prior knowledge. For students of all backgrounds, Listening to Rap offers a clear and accessible introduction to this vital and influential music.
"You have to bear in mind that [Questlove] is one of the smartest motherf*****s on the planet. His musical knowledge, for all practical purposes, is limitless." --Robert Christgau A punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone's Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is many things: virtuoso drummer, producer, arranger, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon bandleader, DJ, composer, and tireless Tweeter. He is one of our most ubiquitous cultural tastemakers, and in this, his first book, he reveals his own formative experiences--from growing up in 1970s West Philly as the son of a 1950s doo-wop singer, to finding his own way through the music world and ultimately co-founding and rising up with the Roots, a.k.a., the last hip hop band on Earth. Mo' Meta Blues also has some (many) random (or not) musings about the state of hip hop, the state of music criticism, the state of statements, as well as a plethora of run-ins with celebrities, idols, and fellow artists, from Stevie Wonder to KISS to D'Angelo to Jay-Z to Dave Chappelle to...you ever seen Prince roller-skate?!? But Mo' Meta Blues isn't just a memoir. It's a dialogue about the nature of memory and the idea of a post-modern black man saddled with some post-modern blues. It's a book that questions what a book like Mo' Meta Bluesreally is. It's the side wind of a one-of-a-kind mind. It's a rare gift that gives as well as takes. It's a record that keeps going around and around.
Book Synopsis Mo' Meta Blues by : Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Download or read book Mo' Meta Blues written by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and published by Grand Central Publishing. This book was released on 2013-06-18 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You have to bear in mind that [Questlove] is one of the smartest motherf*****s on the planet. His musical knowledge, for all practical purposes, is limitless." --Robert Christgau A punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone's Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of the lates, the greats, the fakes, the philosophers, the heavyweights, and the true originals of the music world. He digs deep into the album cuts of his life and unearths some pivotal moments in black art, hip hop, and pop culture. Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson is many things: virtuoso drummer, producer, arranger, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon bandleader, DJ, composer, and tireless Tweeter. He is one of our most ubiquitous cultural tastemakers, and in this, his first book, he reveals his own formative experiences--from growing up in 1970s West Philly as the son of a 1950s doo-wop singer, to finding his own way through the music world and ultimately co-founding and rising up with the Roots, a.k.a., the last hip hop band on Earth. Mo' Meta Blues also has some (many) random (or not) musings about the state of hip hop, the state of music criticism, the state of statements, as well as a plethora of run-ins with celebrities, idols, and fellow artists, from Stevie Wonder to KISS to D'Angelo to Jay-Z to Dave Chappelle to...you ever seen Prince roller-skate?!? But Mo' Meta Blues isn't just a memoir. It's a dialogue about the nature of memory and the idea of a post-modern black man saddled with some post-modern blues. It's a book that questions what a book like Mo' Meta Bluesreally is. It's the side wind of a one-of-a-kind mind. It's a rare gift that gives as well as takes. It's a record that keeps going around and around.
