Hip Hop DJs and the Evolution of Technology: Cultural Exchange, Innovation, and Democratization - Couverture rigide

Sirois, André

 
9781433123375: Hip Hop DJs and the Evolution of Technology: Cultural Exchange, Innovation, and Democratization
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 1433123371 ISBN 13 : 9781433123375
Editeur : Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2016

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

André Sirois (PhD, University of Oregon), a.k.a. DJ food stamp, is an instructor at the University of Oregon, where he teaches courses on filmmaking and popular culture in the media. He has over 17 years experience as a hip-hop, scratch, club, and radio DJ. His scratches have been featured on numerous artists' songs, including the gold-selling single by Spose, "I'm Awesome." He is one of the founders of DJistory/DJpedia, a non-profit organization and archive dedicated to preserving and telling histories of DJ technology and culture.

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Éditeur
Peter Lang Publishing Inc
Date d'édition
2016
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1433123371
ISBN 13 
9781433123375
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
242
Coordonnées du fabricant
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r.boehm-korff@peterlang.com

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9781433123368: Hip Hop DJs and the Evolution of Technology: Cultural Exchange, Innovation, and Democratization

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1433123363 ISBN 13 :  9781433123368
Editeur : Peter Lang Publishing Inc, 2016
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