The Anthology of Rap
- ISBN-10
- 0300163061
- ISBN-13
- 9780300163063
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 320
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-11-02
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Authors
- Andrew Dubois, Adam Bradley
Description
From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops of the "Billboard" charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential cultural forces of our time. This pioneering anthology brings together more than 300 lyrics written over 30 years, from the "old school" to the present day.
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