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Black Noise: Rap Music And Black Culture In Contemporary America (Music / Culture),Used
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A Comprehensive Look At The Lyrics, Music, Cultures, Themes, And Styles Of Rap Music.Winner Of The American Book Award From The Before Columbus Foundation (1995)From Its Beginnings In Hip Hop Culture, The Dense Rhythms And Aggressive Lyrics Of Rap Music Have Made It A Provocative Fixture On The American Cultural Landscape. In Black Noise: Rap Music And Black Culture In Contemporary America, Tricia Rose, Described By The New York Times As A 'Hip Hop Theorist,' Takes A Comprehensive Look At The Lyrics, Music, Cultures, Themes, And Styles Of This Highly Rhythmic, Rhymed Storytelling And Grapples With The Most Salient Issues And Debates That Surround It.Assistant Professor Of Africana Studies And History At New York University, Tricia Rose Sorts Through Rap'S Multiple Voices By Exploring Its Underlying Urban Cultural Politics, Particularly The Influential New York City Rap Scene, And Discusses Rap As A Unique Musical Form In Which Traditional Africanbased Oral Traditions Fuse With Cuttingedge Music Technologies. Next She Takes Up Rap'S Racial Politics, Its Sharp Criticisms Of The Police And The Government, And The Responses Of Those Institutions. Finally, She Explores The Complex Sexual Politics Of Rap, Including Questions Of Misogyny, Sexual Domination, And Female Rappers' Critiques Of Men.But These Debates Do Not Overshadow Rappers' Own Words And Thoughts. Rose Also Closely Examines The Lyrics And Videos For Songs By Artists Such As Public Enemy, Krsone, Salt N' Pepa, Mc Lyte, And L. L. Cool J. And Draws On Candid Interviews With Queen Latifah, Music Producer Eric 'Vietnam' Sadler, Dancer Crazy Legs, And Others To Paint The Full Range Of Rap'S Political And Aesthetic Spectrum. In The End, Rose Observes, Rap Music Remains A Vibrant Force With Its Own Aesthetic, 'A Noisy And Powerful Element Of Contemporary American Popular Culture Which Continues To Draw A Great Deal Of Attention To Itself.'
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Black Noise: Rap Music and Black Culture in Contemporary America'? A: The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the lyrics, music, cultures, themes, and styles of rap music, exploring its influence on American culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what are her credentials? A: The author is Tricia Rose, an Assistant Professor of Africana Studies and History at New York University, known for her expertise in hip hop culture.
- Q: What topics does Tricia Rose cover in this book? A: Rose discusses urban cultural politics, racial politics, sexual politics, and features critiques of misogyny within rap, alongside analyses of notable rap artists.
- Q: When was 'Black Noise' published? A: The book was published on May 15, 1994.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'Black Noise' contain? A: The book has a total of 257 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for individuals new to rap music? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both newcomers and those familiar with rap music.
- Q: Does the book include interviews with any artists? A: Yes, it includes candid interviews with artists such as Queen Latifah and music producer Eric 'Vietnam' Sadler.
- Q: What recognition has 'Black Noise' received? A: The book won the American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation in 1995.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic studies? A: Absolutely, it is a valuable resource for studies in ethnomusicology and cultural studies, especially regarding rap music.