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The Anthology of Rap (Paperback)
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The Anthology of Rap (Paperback)
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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.
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