Promise That You Will Sing About Me
The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me
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Narrated by:
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Larry Herron
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Miles Marshall Lewis
About this listen
This program includes an introduction read by the author.
A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.
Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That You Will Sing About Me, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamar’s life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape.
With incredible quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this audiobook provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be the powerhouse he is today and how he has revolutionized the industry from the inside.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
The credit I will give to the book is its pretty thorough on the path through his discography. But I’m not a fan of much of any of the personal biography of the author, nor his political takes.
I realise in America, black social justice movements and culture do really stand for something but I find a lot of his comments to be abit dated given the progression of kendricks music in later albums. That pro-black/ anti-white grey area of politics is pretty toxic and its littered all throughout this book. He remarks in a fairly condescending manner about a lack of political correctness or black/ femenist political literacy within Kendrick’s work but hypothetically praises him for his authenticity as an individual.
In short, its not a very nuanced take, and where theres some merit to what he has to say its not something you couldnt read in a well composed youtube rant.
Also outside of the interview from the sample, theres next to no exclusive or original content in regards to the artist which was a big let down.
Too much on the Author, not alot of substance for a fan
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