Promise that you will sing about me: the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar
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Published:
New York, NY : St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2021.
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
256 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781250231680, 125023168X, 9781250231680

Notes

General Note
Includes index.
Bibliography
Discography: pages 246-251.
Description
"From pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis comes a book about the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar! 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. Promise That You Will Sing About Me explores Kendrick Lamar's life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape of this generation. With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be who he is today, his world, how he creates his lyrics and music, and how he revolutionizes the music industry from the inside"--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation (style guide)

Lewis, M. M. (2021). Promise that you will sing about me: the power and poetry of Kendrick Lamar. First edition. St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Lewis, Miles Marshall, 1970-. 2021. Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar. St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Lewis, Miles Marshall, 1970-, Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar. St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2021.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Lewis, Miles Marshall. Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar. First edition. St. Martin's Press, an imprint of St. Martin's Publishing Group, 2021.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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