Dr. Dre: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies) | 
| Authors: John Borgmeyer, Holly Lang
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 1243036
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 152
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0313338264
Dewey Decimal Number: 782.421649092
EAN: 9780313338267
ASIN: 0313338264
Publication Date: December 30, 2006
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It is almost impossible to listen to a current hip-hop song that does not bear Dr. Dre's influence. With innovations in style that started with the hip-hop group N.W.A., and, later, as a solo rapper and producer, Dre's influence and lasting impact on hip-hop music and culture is undeniable. He pioneered a new style of music that in the early 1990s would come to be known as "gangsta" rap, and his proteges - Snoop and Eminem - are both considered some of the top rappers to have emerged since rap was born on the streets of New York three decades ago. This biography traces Dre's rise to fame, a story that parallels the rise of hip-hop as one of the most dominant cultural forces in America. Dre came of age at the time when hip-hop culture (rapping, breakdancing, Deejaying, and Graffiti art) began an underground trend in urban America. Chapters take the reader from Dre's childhood in Los Angeles through his friendships, early influences, and the birth of his music career. Also discussed is the tragic tale of Death Row Records, which culminates in the high-profile murders of rap artists Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. and serves as a lesson on what can go wrong when people in the rap business believe their own "gangsta" hype. Dre's ability to survive in the rough-and-tumble rap industry is a testament to the power of artistic vision and the payoff of sheer persistence. Students interested in the history of hip hop music and culture will find this biography essential reading. A timeline highlights significant events in Dre's life and career. A bibliography provides biographical sources, reviews, interviews, critical articles, and related Web site information.
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