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1. 1. Rap Capital

   An Oral History of the Rise and Fall of the New York City Hip-Hop Scene

   

   A reportage-driven history that traces how New York City reasserted itself as a dominant force in contemporary rap, examining the collision of art, commerce and local politics that propelled borough-level scenes into global influence; through profiles of artists, managers, promoters and industry executives, the book explores how streaming, street culture, hustling and institutional power shaped careers and communities, and it situates the music within broader debates about violence, gentrification and cultural capital in the city.

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