Bibliograph

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

Type

Label

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

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Promise that you will sing about me

Oclc number

1184240116

Responsibility statement

Miles Marshall Lewis

Sub title

the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar

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

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Ronald Reagan Era -- Hood Politics -- Loyalty -- All the Stars -- The Spiteful Chant -- DNA -- m.A.A.d city -- Kendrick Chorus

Target audience

adult

Classification