Musical Borrowing in Hip-Hop
by
Justin A Williams
Language: English
Release Date: July 25, 2013
Rhymin’ and Stealin’ begins with a crucial premise: the fundamental element of hip-hop culture and aesthetics is the overt use of preexisting material to new ends. Whether it is taking an old dance move for a breakdancing battle, using spray paint to create street art, quoting from a famous speech,...