{"product_id":"the-anthology-of-rap-9780300141917","title":"The Anthology of Rap","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn extraordinary collection of lyrics showcasing rap’s poetic depth and diversity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Anthology of Rap\u003c\/em\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\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\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth a fan’s guide and a resource for the uninitiated, \u003cem\u003eThe Anthology of Rap\u003c\/em\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 \u003cem\u003eAnthology\u003c\/em\u003e to experience the full range of rap’s artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47599046557932,"sku":"9780300141917","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300141917-the-anthology-of-rap.jpg?v=1777971877","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-anthology-of-rap-9780300141917","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}