Description
Rap may be the most revolutionary development in poetry over the past 30 years, and yet its originality is hidden in plain sight. Often overshadowed by the beat, bluster, and hype surrounding the music, lyrics are the heart of hip-hop. Book of Rhymes explores America's least understood poets, unpacking their complex craft and according them the respect they deserve as lyricists. Examining the language and techniques of hip hop's most memorable artists, literary scholar Adam Bradley argues that a new world of rhythm and rhyme awaits us if we only put aside our preconceptions and confront rap once again with new ears and new eyes.
In this revised edition, Bradley writes a new introductory chapter entitled "Rap Poetry 201," where he delves deeper into the rap-poetry connection and refines the conversation around the centrality of lyrics and language in rap. This new edition also includes an appendix along with illustrative song lists, sample classroom exercises and other learning tools for using rap lyrics in the classroom setting.
Museum Story
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the nation's largest and most comprehensive cultural destination devoted exclusively to exploring, documenting, and showcasing the African American story and its impact on American and world history. Established by an Act of Congress in 2003, it is the culmination of decades of efforts to establish a national museum that promotes and highlights the contributions of African Americans.
Details
- Paperback
- 288 pages
- 8.3" x 5.6"
- Written by Adam Bradley
