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Promise that you will sing about me : the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar / Miles Marshall Lewis.

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250231680
  • ISBN: 125023168X
  • Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes index.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes discography (pages 246-251).
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction -- Ronald Reagan Era -- Hood Politics -- Loyalty -- All the Stars -- The Spiteful Chant -- DNA -- m.A.A.d city -- Kendrick Chorus.
Subject: Lamar, Kendrick, 1987- > Criticism and interpretation.
Rap (Music) > History and criticism.
Genre: Biography.

Available copies

  • 6 of 7 copies available at SPARK Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 7 total copies.
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Albright Memorial Library 92 LAMAR (Text) 50686016099298 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Emmaus Public Library 782.421 LEWI (Text) 36446002049123 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Palmerton Area Library 782.4216 L58 (Text) 65000000046500 Adult Nonfiction Available -
Reading Public Library RPL - Main 782.421649 Lew (Text) 33223008713488 Non-fiction Available -
Allentown Public Library 782.42164 LEWI (Text) 34455006833350 Adult Nonfiction 1st FL Available -
Bethlehem Main Library 782.421 (Text) 33062009502775 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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