Online sources to help find books, lyrics and
the lingo
Amazon.com
Find current titles and upcoming releases in books and music. Many
helpful lists about hip-hop products.
B-boys.com
This site states its mission is "to cultivate and build a positive hip
hop community online." Visitors can find book descriptions and suggestions.
OldSchoolHipHop.com
The focus here is on the hip-hop scene prior to 1986, and the site includes
biographies, a book list and feature stories.
The Original Hip-Hop (Rap) Lyrics Archive
A comprehensive database of lyrics searchable by artist.
RapDictionary
This site bills itself as "the oldest and ultimate resource for looking
up hip-hop slang." Users also will find info about artists.