{"product_id":"the-anthology-of-rap-paperback","title":"The Anthology of Rap - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdam Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eAndrew DuBois\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eHenry Louis Gates Jr\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn extraordinary collection of lyrics showcasing rap's poetic depth and diversity\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Anthology of Rap\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u0026amp; the Furious Five's \"The Message\" and Eric B. \u0026amp; Rakim's \"Microphone Fiend,\" as well as lesser-known gems like Blackalicious's \"Alphabet Aerobics\" and Jean Grae's \"Hater's Anthem.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth a fan's guide and a resource for the uninitiated, \u003ci\u003eThe Anthology of Rap\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eAnthology\u003c\/i\u003e to experience the full range of rap's artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdam Bradley\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of English at the University of Colorado and the author of \u003ci\u003eBook of Rhymes: The Poetics of Hip-Hop\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Ralph Ellison in Progress\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also co-editor of Ralph Ellison's unfinished second novel, \u003ci\u003eThree Days Before the Shooting.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003eAndrew DuBois\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of English at the University of Toronto Scarborough and the author of \u003ci\u003eAshbery's Forms of Attention\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also co-editor of \u003ci\u003eClose Reading: The Reader.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 928\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.64 x 9.18 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 13, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754148856096,"sku":"9780300141917","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/41c5289f15de028d75fcd0fd2bef172e.webp?v=1780034471","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-anthology-of-rap-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}