The anthology of rap / edited by Adam Bradley, Andrew DuBois ; foreword by Henry Louis Gates, Jr. ; afterword by Chuck D and Common

Published: New Haven : Yale University Press, [2010]
Copyright Date: ©2010
Physical Description: xlvii, 867 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Additional Creators: Bradley, Adam and DuBois, Andrew (Andrew Lee)

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Contents

1978-1984: the Old School -- 1985-1992: the Golden Age -- 1993-1999: Rap Goes Mainstream -- 2000-2010: New Millenium Rap -- Lyrics for further study.

Summary

Rap has emerged as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time. In this work, the editors demonstrate 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 lyrics written over thirty years, from the "old school" to the "golden age" to the present day. Rather than aim for encyclopedic coverage, the editors render through examples the richness and diversity of rap's poetic tradition. They feature classic lyrics that helped define the genre as well as lesser known gems. Both a fan's guide and a resource for the uninitiated, this book showcases the inventiveness and vitality of rap's lyrical art, also providing an overview of rap poetics and the forces that shaped each period in rap's historical development.--From publisher description.

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ISBN

9780300141900 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0300141904 (hardcover : alk. paper)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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