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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture.

A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci Mane The hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise...

Hosted by acclaimed author and journalist Soren Baker, Unique Access with Soren Baker brings the Maryland native’s distinctive interviewing approach to the podcast world. He grew up loving rap and started covering it in the 1990s for The Source, the New York Times, XXL, the Chicago Tribune, Rap Pages, and the Los Angeles Times. Since then, Soren Baker has authored The History Of Gangster Rap and The Gucci Mane Guide To Greatness with Gucci Mane. Given Soren’s extensive knowledge of and relationships with some of the biggest artists in the genre, Unique Access with Soren Baker provides ...