The Anthology of Rap

by Adam Bradley, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Andrew DuBois, et al.

Book Overview

An extraordinary collection of lyrics from rap's first thirty years, a showcase of poetic depth and diversity

"This landmark work chronicles an earth-shattering movement with deep roots."--New York Times Book Review

From 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 The Anthology of Rap, editors...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300141912
• ISBN13: 9780300141917
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 928 Pages
• Weight: 2.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.3" x 9.2"