Hip Hop DJs and the Evolution of Technology - Cultural Exchange, Innovation, and Democratization (Paperback, New edition)

Using interviews with world-renowned and innovative hip-hop DJs, as well as technology manufacturers that cater to the market/culture, this book reveals stories behind some of the iconic DJ technologies that have helped shape the history and culture of DJing. More importantly, it explores how DJs have impacted the evolution of technology. By looking at the networks of innovation behind DJ technologies, this book problematizes the notion of the individual genius and the concept of invention. Developing a theory of "technocultural synergism," this book attempts to detail the relationship between culture and industry through the manipulation, exchange, and rights associated with intellectual property. While the subject of hip-hop and intellectual property has already been well explored, this is the first time that hip-hop DJs have been conceptualized as intellectual property because of their role in the R&D and branding of DJ products. The book also addresses the impact of digital technology on the democratization of DJ culture, as well as how new digital DJ technology has affected the recorded music market.

General

Imprint:	Peter Lang Publishing
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Popular Culture and Everyday Life, 27
Release date:	February 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	Andre Sirois
Dimensions:	225 x 150 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	221
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-4331-2336-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Music > Folk music Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > General Books > Law > Jurisprudence & general issues > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > General Books > Music > Folk music
LSN:	1-4331-2336-3
Barcode:	9781433123368

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