Producing a popular music : the emergence and development of rap as an industry

In this thesis, I trace the evolution of the rap market from its emergence in 1979 in New York City to its development into a national industry in 1990. I analyze the motivations of the producers of rap and the mechanisms that led to their current organization. Independent labels were the primary...

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Main Author: Gautier, Alba
Other Authors: Hamilton, Sheryl (advisor)
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: McGill University 2002
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