The Big Payback

This book is a must for hip-hop lovers. Author Dan Charnas takes an in depth look at the 'history of the business of hip-hop.' You'll learn about the deals, and ideas that started hip-hop and the mostly (but not exclusively) men who made it happen. Speaking of which, the one shortfall is the lack of dedication to the women who have shaped hip-hop over the years. But the minimal look at the female artists at the center of the business may speak more to their lack of presence on the business end of things and not so much Dan Charnas failure to include them. Read and decide for yourself!