The beat
Subtitle: go-go's fusion of funk and hip-hop
By: Kip Lornell and Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
Contributors: Stephenson, Charles.
Publisher: Billboard
Published: 2001
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 260
Subjects: Funk (Music) -- History and criticism; Rap (Music) -- History and criticism
Other titles: Go-go's fusion of funk and hip-hop
Description: "The Beat is the first book to explore the musical, social, and cultural phenomenon of go-go. Rooted in funk and hip-hop, go-go - the only musical form indigenous to Washington, D.C. - features a highly syncopated, nonstop beat and vocals that are spoken as well as sung.

This book chronicles the development and ongoing popularity of go-go, focusing on many of its key figures and institutions, including established acts like Chuck Brown (the Godfather of Go-Go), Experience Unlimited, Rare Essence, and Trouble Funk; well-known DJs, managers, and promoters; and filmmakers who have incorporated go-go into their work."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [254]), discography (p. 252-253), and index.