Description
Book SynopsisExamining the history of rap music, particularly the subgenre of political rap, and coupling public opinion research with lyrical analysis, Lakeyta M. Bonnette illustrates the ways rap music serves as a vehicle for the expression and advancement of political thought in urban Black communities.
Trade Review"
Pulse of the People masterfully marries political psychology scholarship and research methods with the growing literature on the ever increasing impact of Hip-Hop culture both nationally and globally." * Melanye Price, Rutgers University *
Table of ContentsIntroduction. Watch for the Hook
Chapter 1. Behind the Music: Black Political Attitudes and Rap Music
Chapter 2. Music and Political Resistance: The Cultural Foundation of Black Politics
Chapter 3. It's Bigger Than Hip-Hop: Rap Music and Black Nationalism
Chapter 4. Beyond the Music: Black Feminism and Rap Music
Chapter 5. The Future of Politics: The Implications of Rap Music and Political Attitudes
Conclusion. It's Still Bigger Than Hip-Hop: The Future of Rap and Politics
Appendices
1. Political Rap Songs
2. HSAN and BPP Demands
Notes
Bibliography
Discography
Index
Acknowledgments
