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Author:
Lewis, Miles Marshall, 1970- author.
Title:
Promise that you will sing about me : the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar / Miles Marshall Lewis.
Edition:
First edition.
Publisher:
St. Martin's Press,
Copyright Date:
2021
Description:
256 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject:
Lamar, Kendrick,--1987---Criticism and interpretation.
Rap (Music)--History and criticism.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Ronald Reagan Era -- Hood Politics -- Loyalty -- All the Stars -- The Spiteful Chant -- DNA -- m.A.A.d city -- Kendrick Chorus.
Summary:
"From pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis comes a book about the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar! Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Promise That You Will Sing About Me explores Kendrick Lamar's life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape of this generation. With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be who he is today, his world, how he creates his lyrics and music, and how he revolutionizes the music industry from the inside"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
125023168X
9781250231680
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1184240116
LCCN:
2021006630
Locations:
BOPG851 -- Ames Public Library (Ames)
TCPG826 -- Bettendorf Public Library Information Center (Bettendorf)
KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)
YUPD232 -- DeWitt Community Library (De Witt)
BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)
LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)
SFPH074 -- Waterloo Public Library (Waterloo)

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