Description
Book SynopsisSpencer unwaveringly exposes the harmful effects of hip hop as a regulated industry, music, and culture. Her careful analysis allows the reader to examine the relationship between the presentation of hip hop and the prevalence of murder, misogyny, and mayhem in the urban community.
Trade ReviewFrom the Foreword: This is a timely work because it speaks directly to the state of the African-American community and goes to the heart of the popular cultural form that is most responsible for the decline in respect, dignity, linguistic propriety, and morality…. Spencer comes to this subject with the sharp scalpel of a keen observer and a participant in the searches and discoveries of a generation in the throes of forgetfulness….The question one asks after reading this insightful book by Zoe Spencer is, 'Do we have the will to do what we will?' I have to answer that question in the affirmative because now more than ever I know that there are many readers who share the ideas expressed in this important book. [This book] will become a standard in its field. -- Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, author of
The History of Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Foreword Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 Understanding Hegemony Chapter 6 The Media as a Hegemonic Tool Chapter 7 The History of African Americans in Mainstream Film: A Sociopolitical and Historical Analysis Chapter 8 Three Dollars and Six Dimes 360º Chapter 9 Critiquing the Game: Rappin' Murda', Misogyny, and Mayhem Chapter 10 Internalizing the Lie: The Psycho-Social Ramifications of "Keeping it Real" Chapter 11 What does Hip-Hop have to do with Amadou Diallo and Sean Bell? Chapter 12 The Roots: Buried Underground and Neo-Soul Chapter 13 Black Consciousness, Black Power Chapter 14 Conclusion Chapter 15 Bibliography
