A book.
The Anthology of Rap - Edited by Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois - Published by Yale University Press
Both a fan’s guide and a resource for the uninitiated, The Anthology of Rap 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 Anthology to experience the full range of rap’s artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.
Amazon.com: The Anthology of Rap (9780300141900): Adam Bradley, Andrew DuBois, Common, Chuck D, Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Books
Did anyone pick this book up or hear anything about it?
I read that a lot of lyric transcriptions are pretty bad and inaccurate, often missing the context and the wordplay. But a lot of people have said good things about it, like Common, Chuck D, and Cornel West.
The Anthology of Rap - Edited by Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois - Published by Yale University Press
Both a fan’s guide and a resource for the uninitiated, The Anthology of Rap 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 Anthology to experience the full range of rap’s artistry and discover a rich poetic tradition hiding in plain sight.
Amazon.com: The Anthology of Rap (9780300141900): Adam Bradley, Andrew DuBois, Common, Chuck D, Henry Louis Gates Jr.: Books
Did anyone pick this book up or hear anything about it?
I read that a lot of lyric transcriptions are pretty bad and inaccurate, often missing the context and the wordplay. But a lot of people have said good things about it, like Common, Chuck D, and Cornel West.
