Jay-Z: Essays on Hip Hop's Philosopher King
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (733 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786463295 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 223 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
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Julius Bailey is a visiting professor of philosophy at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and lead professor of philosophy and religion at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. He has written about music for numerous publications, including Vibe Magazine and The Source Hip Hop Magazine.
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He has written about music for numerous publications, including Vibe Magazine and The Source Hip Hop Magazine. About the Author Julius Bailey is a visiting professor of philosophy at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio and lead professor of philosophy and religion at Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.
By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Jay-Z is one of America's leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z's relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom.. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study