The Commandments of R&b Drumming: The Hip-hop Era

In Vol. 3 of this series, Zoro chronologically traces the evolution of hip-hop drumming by examining the era's most influential groups, drummers, producers, and innovative grooves from its beginnings with the rap era through the go-go movement, new jack swing and right through to the urban R&B sound of today. Original songs by Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers, The Time, and Guy and Janet Jackson are covered. Topics include the history of rap music, the evolution and influence of the drum machine, the relationship between jazz and hip-hop, emulating the drum machine, and playing with a click track.