I've been turned on to rap/hip hop in my 40's. I find the history very important. I enjoy learning about the roots and evolution. Someone I trust that has a wide ranging knowledge base recommended this. REALLY appreciated it. It definitely widened my learning. This is definitely the era I dig most. Ice T did an excellent job at selecting who he interviewed. I love Rakim so just that very small scene was worth it. I think the title Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap sums it up for me. As I said I am a latecomer to the art of rap but it hands down no question an Art. As well as a very important part of history in this country. Very important.
