From Bronx block parties to Obama's White House - hip hop steps into the political arena.

The 2010s cemented hip hop as the soundtrack of culture and change. "The History of Hip Hop: Volume 5" explores rap's relentless progression in the last decade.

Perfect for both newcomers and lifelong hip hop heads, you'll discover:

From the complex bars of Kendrick to the fiery anthems of Meg Thee Stallion, this book explores the evolution of styles, sounds and messages. It was the decade trap went global, rap got political and streaming crowned chart kings and queens.

Relive hip hop's rhythmic resonance through perhaps its most groundbreaking era.