Jay-Z: Essays on Hip Hop's Philosopher King

By Julius Bailey

Jay-Z is one of America's leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z's relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786463295
• ISBN13: 9780786463299
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 223 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher