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Talking 'Bout Your Mama: The Dozens, Snaps, And The Deep Roots Of Rap
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From Two Live Crew'S Controversial Comedy To Ice Cube'S Gangsta Styling And The Battle Rhymes Of A Streetcorner Cypher, Rap Has Always Drawn On Deep Traditions Of African American Poetic Wordplay, In Talking 'Bout Your Mama, Author Elijah Wald Explores One Of The Most Potent Sources Of Rap: The Viciously Funny, Outrageously Inventive Insult Game Known As The Dozens.So What Is The Dozens? At Its Simplest, It'S A Comic Chain Of Yo' Mama Jokes. At Its Most Complex, It'S An Intricate Form Of Social Interaction That Reaches Back To African Ceremonial Rituals. Wald Traces The Tradition Of African American Street Rhyming And Verbal Combat That Has Ruled Urban Neighborhoods Since The Early 1900S. Whether Considered Vernacular Poetry, Aggressive Dueling, A Test Of Street Cool, Or Just A Mess Of Dirty Insults, The Dozens Is A Basic Building Block Of Africanamerican Culture. A Game Which Could Inspire Raucous Laughter Or Escalate To Violence, It Provided A Wellspring Of Rhymes, Attitude, And Raw Humor That Has Influenced Pop Musicians From Jelly Roll Morton And Robert Johnson To Tupac Shakur And Jay Z.Wald Goes Back To The Dozens' Roots, Looking At Motherinsulting And Verbal Combat From Greenland To The Sources Of The Niger, And Shows Its Breadth Of Influence In The Seminal Writings Of Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, And Zora Neale Hurston; The Comedy Of Richard Pryor And George Carlin; The Dark Humor Of The Blues; The Hip Slang And Competitive Jamming Of Jazz; And In Its Ultimate Evolution Into The Improvisatory Battling Of Rap. From Schoolyard Games And Rural Work Songs To Urban Novels And Nightclub Comedy, And Pop Hits From Ragtime To Rap, Wald Uses The Dozens As A Lens To Provide New Insight Into Over A Century Of African American Culture.A Groundbreaking Work, Talking 'Bout Your Mama Is An Essential Book For Anyone Interested In African American Cultural Studies, History And Linguistics, And The Origins Of Rap Music.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Talking 'Bout Your Mama'? A: The book examines the cultural significance of 'the dozens', a tradition of humorous and often insulting exchanges, and its deep roots in African American culture and its influence on rap music.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Talking 'Bout Your Mama'? A: The author is Elijah Wald, who explores various aspects of African American cultural history and the evolution of verbal combat within this context.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book has a total of 256 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Talking 'Bout Your Mama'? A: The book was published on June 1, 2012.
- Q: In what format is 'Talking 'Bout Your Mama' available? A: The book is available in hardcover format.
- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of African American culture, the art of verbal dueling, and the historical significance of the dozens in relation to rap and hip-hop.
- Q: Is 'Talking 'Bout Your Mama' suitable for academic study? A: Yes, it is an essential read for anyone interested in African American cultural studies, history, linguistics, or the origins of rap music.
- Q: Does the book contain illustrations or images? A: The book does not specify any illustrations or images, focusing primarily on textual analysis and historical context.
- Q: What audience would benefit from this book? A: The book is beneficial for students, educators, and anyone interested in African American history, cultural studies, and the evolution of rap music.
- Q: Are there any notable influences discussed in the book? A: Yes, Wald discusses the influence of various artists and writers, including Richard Wright, Langston Hughes, and modern musicians like Tupac Shakur and Jay Z.