Evolution of Hip Hop

Catalog description

Investigates rap and hip-hop culture by analyzing their historical, socioeconomic, political, musical, literary and philosophical implications. Explores hip-hop’s roots and the factors leading to its advent and development, including the biographical profiles of key figures. Special focus placed on the business of rap from the 1970s to today. (HU) (WPS) Prerequisite: HUM 2051 or HUM 2052 or HUM 2053 or HUM 2054 or HUM 2141 or HUM 2142 or HUM 2211 or HUM 2212 or HUM 2213 or HUM 2331 or HUM 2332 or HUM 2551 or HUM 2552