Prophets of the Hood: Politics and Poetics in Hip Hop

by Imani Perry

Book Overview

At once the most lucrative, popular, and culturally oppositional musical force in the United States, hip hop demands the kind of interpretation Imani Perry provides here: criticism engaged with this vibrant musical form on its own terms. A scholar and a fan, Perry considers the art, politics, and culture of hip hop through an analysis of song lyrics, the words of the prophets of the hood. Recognizing prevailing characterizations of hip hop as a transnational...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822334461
• ISBN13: 9780822334460
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Duke University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.8"