Lyrical Swords: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (935 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0970177119 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 115 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Adisa's challenging insights are a breath of fresh air. . He is arguably the most fearless, passionate writers known today. About the Author Author Adisa Banjoko has been seen on numerous talk shows, radio shows and news channels
Lyrical Swords: Hip Hop and Politics in the Mix, is a powerful, soul stirring collection of essays and interviews with some of the worlds top entertainment professionals.
No debate D. Zarazua Banjoko gives a critical, yet honest critique of hip hop's role in society and unlike most "hip hop journalists" he writes from a first-person perspective.Essentially, the book has three main sections. The first is a collection of essays dealing directly with hip hop. Among other things, he breaks down the meaning of the "pimp" image and its destructive impact on young people. It was one of the better critiques I've heard and I've actually incorporated it into my high school Ethnic Studies courses. The second section deals with martial arts, including Brazilian jiu jitsu. Finally, he spends a s. ENLIGHTENING Banjoko's book is a smart and critical examination of contemporary Hip Hop culture. His analysis does justice to the culture, discussing all of the aspects of Hip Hop and various Rap genres. His colloquial use of language is fun and easy to read and very engaging. It's also very powerful and moving, especially when he speaks directly to the reader.What struck me most was his demonstration of the wide distinction between the Rap Industry and Hip Hop culture; how the Rap Industry and Hip Hop media represent Hip Hop culture; and the inherent social implications of their representations. I love tha. Much more than Hip Hop and Politics Mike Relm Adisa Banjoko possesses nearly unmatched knowledge of the Hip Hop culture, eastern philosophy, martial arts (which probably explains his no-holds-barred approach to writing), and politics. He weaves a web which ties all these things together, asks many questions, and supplies many answers. Topics which most authors dance around, Adisa dives in head first and although you may not agree with him, you will respect him. He's not afraid to point out flaws in any system, including his own. Many of the issues he takes on are happening right under our noses (the portrayal of women in "rap" music, racia
He is arguably the most fearless, passionate writers known today. Adisa's challenging insights are a breath of fresh air. Author Adisa Banjoko has been seen on numerous talk shows, radio shows and news channels.