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Drawing on the culture's history before and after the birth of rap
music, this book argues that the values attributed to Hip Hop by
'postmodern' scholars stand in stark contrast with those that not
only implicitly guided its aesthetic elements, but are explicitly
voiced by Hip Hop's pioneers and rap music's most consequential
artists. It argues that the structural evacuation of the voices of
its founders and organic intellectuals in the postmodern
theorization of Hip Hop has foreclosed the culture's ethical values
and political goals from scholarly view, undermining its unity and
progress. Through a historically informed critique of the hegemonic
theoretical framework in Hip Hop Studies, and a re-centering of the
culture's fundamental proscription against 'biting,' this book
articulates and defends the aesthetic and ethical values of Hip Hop
against their concealment and subversion by an academic discourse
that merely 'samples' the culture for its own reactionary ends.
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The Anthology of Rap
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Adam Bradley, Andrew DuBois; Foreword by Henry Louis Gates Jr; Afterword by Common, Chuck D
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An extraordinary collection of lyrics showcasing rap's poetic depth
and diversity From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops
of the Billboard charts, rap has emerged as one of the most
influential musical and cultural forces of our time. In The
Anthology of Rap, editors Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois explore
rap as a literary form, demonstrating that rap is also a
wide-reaching and vital poetic tradition born of beats and rhymes.
This pioneering anthology brings together more than three hundred
rap and hip-hop lyrics written over thirty years, from the "old
school" to the "golden age" to the present day. Rather than aim for
encyclopedic coverage, Bradley and DuBois render through examples
the richness and diversity of rap's poetic tradition. They feature
both classic lyrics that helped define the genre, including
Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five's "The Message" and Eric
B. & Rakim's "Microphone Fiend," as well as lesser-known gems
like Blackalicious's "Alphabet Aerobics" and Jean Grae's "Hater's
Anthem." Both a fan's guide and a resource for the uninitiated, The
Anthology of Rap showcases the inventiveness and vitality of rap's
lyrical art. The volume also features an overview of rap poetics
and the forces that shaped each period in rap's historical
development, as well as a foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and
afterwords by Chuck D and Common. Enter the Anthology to experience
the full range of rap's artistry and discover a rich poetic
tradition hiding in plain sight.
The untold story of how breaking – one of the most widely
practiced dance forms in the world today – began as a distinctly
African American expression in the Bronx, New York, during the
1970s. Breaking is the first and most widely practiced hip-hop
dance in the world, with around one million participants in this
dynamic, multifaceted artform – and, as of 2024, Olympic sport.
Yet, despite its global reach and nearly 50-year history, stories
of breaking’s origins have largely neglected the African
Americans who founded it. Dancer and scholar Serouj "Midus"
Aprahamian offers, for the first time, a detailed look into the
African American beginnings of breaking in the Bronx, New York. The
Birth of Breaking challenges numerous myths and misconceptions that
have permeated studies of hip-hop’s evolution, considering the
influence breaking has had on hip-hop culture. Including previously
unseen archival material, interviews, and detailed depictions of
the dance at its outset, this book brings to life this buried
history, with a particular focus on the early development of the
dance, the institutional settings where hip-hop was conceived, and
the movement’s impact on sociocultural conditions in New York
City throughout the 1970s. By featuring the overlooked first-hand
accounts of over 50 founding b-boys and b-girls alongside movement
analysis informed by his embodied knowledge of the dance,
Aprahamian reveals how indebted breaking is to African American
culture, as well as the disturbing factors behind its historical
erasure.
Sociology and Hip Hop: An Anthology provides students with a
carefully curated selection of articles that explore human behavior
and society through a variety of scholarly lenses crafted by hip
hop-influenced academics. The anthology acknowledges the influence
of hip hop on pop culture through music, fashion, dance, art, and
more, and demonstrates how sociologists can better explain their
work and research through hip hop. The anthology is organized into
four distinct parts. The readings in Part I confront stereotypes
generally associated with hip hop and provide readers with a
greater understanding of the international impact and relevance of
hip hop. Part II includes articles that demonstrate the ways in
which hip hop culture and art are practiced in countries outside of
the United States. In Part III, students read about the
participation of women and members of the LGBTQ community in hip
hop. The final part of the anthology speaks to hip hop as
resistance and features readings that underscore the use of hip hop
in contemporary social movements and activism. Designed to help
readers understand the usefulness of hip hop within the discipline,
Sociology and Hip Hop is an ideal resource for courses and programs
in sociology.
Featuring an introductory interview with LL Cool J and epilogue
from Paul Rosenberg, Eminem's manager In 1999, a former dishwasher
from Detroit became the most influential music artist in the world.
Eminem's dexterity, wit and honesty turned him into one of the
biggest-selling artists of all time and changed the landscape of
music and pop culture as we know it. Then, in 2006, at the height
of his fame, he all but disappeared. Beset by non-stop
controversies, bewildering fame, a debilitating drug problem and
personal tragedies, he withdrew from the world. Over the next
decade, he struggled and suffered through what he would call his
"wilderness years" but eventually managed to get sober, get clean
and get, triumphantly, back to the top. Not Afraid is the
definitive account of that story. In this revelatory book, which
follows on directly from the bestselling Whatever You Say I Am,
rock journalist Anthony Bozza chronicles the personal and spiritual
growth of one of music's most enduring and enigmatic artists
through the insights of those closest to him, including Royce da
5'9", LL Cool J, Mr Porter, Paul Rosenberg and other friends and
associates. Capturing Eminem's toughest years in his own words, Not
Afraid is a uniquely intimate portrait of an incredibly private man
known by many to be the greatest rapper alive.
Hip Hop Music: History and Culture explores core hip hop elements,
including graffiti art, breakin', DJing, MCing, and the knowledge
of self. It covers innovators of the art form from the 1970s to
present, providing readers with a deeper understanding of hip hop
through the styles and terminology that have made it a significant,
enduring aspect of global culture. Opening chapters of the text
examine the origin of hip hop and how it developed as a music and
cultural movement. Readers learn how hip hop is not solely a source
of entertainment, but also a vehicle for commentary on political
and social empowerment. Dedicated chapters explore the roles of the
DJ and MC, the commercial success of hip hop, and how inner-city
youths have used beats and rhymes to build and heal their
communities. Readers learn about the careers of Run DMC, LL Cool J,
and Luke Campbell, as well as various styles that have evolved over
time, including rap rock fusion, rap ballads, dis rap,
novelty/humorous rap, dirty booty rap, and gangsta rap. Additional
chapters trace the story of hip hop through the rap stars,
producers, and record owners who continue to move the music into
uncharted territories, including those who are leveraging their
platforms for social and cultural change. Hip Hop Music: History
and Culture is available to adopt as a paperback or an interactive
ebook. The interactive ebook format allows students to read the
text of each chapter and engage with digital learning activities
throughout-including dynamic timelines, flashcards covering music
and hip hop vocabulary, videos, audio playlists, and links to
additional resources-all within a single system. The ebook also
includes writing prompts, activities, and suggestions for group
work that can be used to create assignments and engage students in
the classroom.
Hip-hop is in crisis. For the past dozen years, the most
commercially successful hip-hop has become increasingly saturated
with caricatures of black gangstas, thugs, pimps, and 'hos. The
controversy surrounding hip-hop is worth attending to and examining
with a critical eye because, as scholar and cultural critic Tricia
Rose argues, hip-hop has become a primary means by which we talk
about race in the United States . In The Hip-Hop Wars , Rose
explores the most crucial issues underlying the polarized claims on
each side of the debate: Does hip-hop cause violence, or merely
reflect a violent ghetto culture? Is hip-hop sexist, or are its
detractors simply anti-sex? Does the portrayal of black culture in
hip-hop undermine black advancement? A potent exploration of a
divisive and important subject, The Hip-Hop Wars concludes with a
call for the regalvanization of the progressive and creative heart
of hip-hop. What Rose calls for is not a sanitized vision of the
form, but one that more accurately reflects a much richer space of
culture, politics, anger, and yes, sex, than the current ubiquitous
images in sound and video currently provide.
"The Gospel of Hip Hop: First Instrument," the first book from the
"I Am Hip Hop," is the philosophical masterwork of KRS ONE. Set in
the format of the Christian Bible, this 800-plus-page opus is a
life-guide manual for members of Hip Hop Kulture that combines
classic philosophy with faith and practical knowledge for a
fascinating, in-depth exploration of Hip Hop as a life path. Known
as "The Teacha," KRS ONE developed his unique outlook as a homeless
teen in Brooklyn, New York, engaging his philosophy of
self-creation to become one of the most respected emcees in Hip Hop
history. Respected as Hip Hop's true steward, KRS ONE painstakingly
details the development of the culture and the ways in which we, as
"Hiphoppas," can and should preserve its future.
"The Teacha" also discusses the origination of Hip Hop Kulture and
relays specific instances in history wherein one can discover the
same spirit and ideas that are at the core of Hip Hop's current
manifestation. He explains Hip Hop down to the actual meaning and
linguistic history of the words "hip" and "hop," and describes the
ways in which "Hiphoppas" can change their current circumstances to
create a future that incorporates Health, Love, Awareness, and
Wealth (H-LAW).
Committed to fervently promoting self-reliance, dedicated study,
peace, unity, and truth, The "Teacha" has drawn both criticism and
worship from within and from outside of Hip Hop Kulture. In this
beautifully written, inspiring book, KRS ONE shines the light of
truth, from his own empirical research over a 14-year period, into
the fascinating world of Hip Hop.
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