Hip-Hop Revolution: The Culture and Politics of Rap

(Part of the CultureAmerica Series)

by Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar

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In the world of hip-hop, "keeping it real" has always been a primary goal-and realness takes on special meaning as rappers mold their images for street cred and increasingly measure authenticity by ghetto-centric notions of "Who's badder?" In this groundbreaking book, Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar celebrates hip-hop and confronts the cult of authenticity that defines its essential character-that dictates how performers walk, talk, and express themselves artistically...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0700615474

ISBN13:9780700615476

Release Date:November 2007

Publisher:University Press of Kansas

Length:248 Pages

Weight:0.80 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

African-American Studies Arts, Music & Photography Music Musical Genres Politics & Social Sciences Rap Social Science Social Sciences Specific Demographics

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