Third Coast: Outkast, Timbaland, and How Hip-hop Became a Southern Thing
Sep 2007 · Hachette+ORM
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Typically, more than half the top rap songs in the country are the work of Southern artists. In a world still stuck in the East/West coast paradigm of the '90s, Southern hip hop has dominated the genre-and defined the culture-for years. And the South's leading lights, most notably OutKast, Timbaland, and more recently, crunk superstars like the Ying Yang Twins and Lil Jon, have expanded the parameters of hip hop. Third Coast is the first book to deal with Southern hip hop as a matter of cultural history, and the first to explain the character and significance of down South rapping to fans as well as outsiders. It tells the story of recent hip hop, marking how far the music has come sonically and culturally since its well-documented New York-centered early years.
Typically, more than half the top rap songs in the country are the work of Southern artists. In a world still stuck in the East/West coast paradigm of the '90s, Southern hip hop has dominated the genre-and defined the culture-for years. And the South's leading lights, most notably OutKast, Timbal...
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Duke M
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February 10, 2018
Very nice read. I grew up in Homestead/Naranja area in the 70s up until Andrew in 92 and I learned a lot about the cross cultural connections of Cuban,Carribbean and Southern music. The sounds I remember most where definitely shaped out of the 808 kick drum and no other product blew out car windows like a tune tracked with this drum machine. Sunshine Skatesay in 1982-1985 was the place to be if you were a kid. The story about Frank Sinatra dropping his wallet in Miami Beach and the pork and beans projects was very interesting as well. I will buy this read. The first 10 pages pulled me in and I was hooked.
About the author
Roni Sarig is the author of three books, including The Secret History of Rock: The Most Influential Bands You've Never Heard. His work has appeared in Vibe, Rolling Stone, and Spin.
Roni Sarig is the author of three books, including The Secret History of Rock: The Most Influential Bands You've Never Heard. His work has appeared in Vibe, Rolling Stone, and Spin.
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