Title | The Anthology of Rap |
Publication Type | Book |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Authors | Bradley, Adam, and Andrew DuBois |
Number of Pages | 867 |
Publisher | Yale University Press |
City | New Haven, CT |
Publication Language | eng |
ISBN or ASIN Number | 2147483647 |
Copies at the Archive | 2 |
From the school yards of the South Bronx to the top of the Billboard charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time. In this pioneering anthology, Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois demonstrate that rap is also a wide-reaching and vital poetic tradition born of beats and rhymes.
The Anthology of Rap comprises nearly three hundred lyrics written over thirty years, from the "old school" to the "golden age" to the present day. Both a fan's guide and a resource for the unitiated, this volume showcases the inventiveness, richeness, and diversity of rap's lyrical art, featuring both classic lyrics and lesser-known gems.
Enter The Anthology to experience the full range of rap's artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.
The Anthology of Rap comprises nearly three hundred lyrics written over thirty years, from the "old school" to the "golden age" to the present day. Both a fan's guide and a resource for the unitiated, this volume showcases the inventiveness, richeness, and diversity of rap's lyrical art, featuring both classic lyrics and lesser-known gems.
Enter The Anthology to experience the full range of rap's artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.