Hip-Hop Revolution: The Culture and Politics of Rap

by Jeffrey O.G. Ogbar

Book Overview

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"