Rhymes In The Flow

Author : Macklin Smith,Aurko Joshi
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780472053896

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Rhymes in the Flow by Macklin Smith,Aurko Joshi Pdf

Despite its global popularity, rap has received little scholarly attention in terms of its poetic features. Rhymes in the Flow systematically analyzes the poetics (rap beats, rhythms, rhymes, verse and song structures) of many notable rap songs to provide new insights on rap artistry and performance. Defining and describing the features of what rappers commonly call flow, the authors establish a theory of the rap line as they trace rap’s deepest roots and stylistic evolution—from Anglo-Saxon poetry to Lil Wayne—and contextualize its complex poetics. Rhymes in the Flow helps explain rap’s wide appeal by focusing primarily on its rhythmic and thematic power, while also claiming its historical, cultural, musical, and poetic importance.

Author : Adam Bradley
Publisher : Civitas Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-06-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780465094417

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Book of Rhymes by Adam Bradley Pdf

If asked to list the greatest innovators of modern American poetry, few of us would think to include Jay-Z or Eminem in their number. And yet hip hop is the source of some of the most exciting developments in verse today. The media uproar in response to its controversial lyrical content has obscured hip hop's revolution of poetic craft and experience: Only in rap music can the beat of a song render poetic meter audible, allowing an MC's wordplay to move a club-full of eager listeners.Examining rap history's most memorable lyricists and their inimitable techniques, literary scholar Adam Bradley argues that we must understand rap as poetry or miss the vanguard of poetry today. Book of Rhymes explores America's least understood poets, unpacking their surprisingly complex craft, and according rap poetry the respect it deserves.

Author : Paul Edwards
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781569763773

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How to Rap by Paul Edwards Pdf

"A complete guide to the art and craft of the MC, anyone who's serious about becoming a rapper should read this first."--Hip Hop Connection magazine "A clever breakdown of the art form of hip-hop rhymes ... It's about time someone actually recognized this powerful music for its artistic integrity." -Speech, Arrested Development Examining the dynamics of hip-hop from every region and in every form-mainstream and underground, current and classic-this compelling how-to discusses everything from content and flow to rhythm and delivery. Compiled from the most extensive research on rapping to date, this first-of-its-kind guide delivers countless candid and exclusive insights from more than 100 of the most critically acclaimed artists in hip-hop-including Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, and will.i.am-revealing the stories behind their art and preserving the genre's history through the words of the legends themselves. Beginners and pros alike will benefit from the wealth of rapping lore and insight in this remarkable collection."--

Author : Ian Maxwell
Publisher : Wesleyan University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 0819566381

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Phat Beats, Dope Rhymes by Ian Maxwell Pdf

How Aussies came to belong to the hip-hop nation.

Author : Mitchell Ohriner
Publisher : Oxford Studies in Music Theory
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780190670412

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Flow by Mitchell Ohriner Pdf

From its dynamic start at dance parties in the South Bronx in the late 1970s, hip hop and rap music have exploded into a dominant style of popular music in the United States and a force for activism and expression all over the world. So, too, has scholarship on hip hop and rap music grown. Yet much of this scholarship, employing methods drawn from sociology and literature, leaves unaddressed the expressive musical choices made by hip hop artists. Fundamental among these choices is the rhythm of the rapping voice, termed "flow." Flow presents unique theoretical and analytical challenges. It is rhythmic in the same way other music is rhythmic, but also in the way speech and poetry are rhythmic. For the first time, Mitchell Ohriner's Flow: The Rhythmic Voice in Rap Music reconciles approaches to key concepts of rhythm, such as meter, periodicity, patterning, and accent, treated independently across other branches of scholarship. Ohriner theorizes flow by weaving between the methods of computational music analysis and humanistic close reading. Through the analysis of large collections of verses and individual tracks, the book addresses theories of rhythm, meter, and groove in the unique ecology of rap music. In a series of case studies in the second half, the work of Eminem clarifies how flow can relate to text, the work of Black Thought of The Roots clarifies how flow can relate to other instrumental streams, and the work of Talib Kweli clarifies how flow can relate to rap's persistent meter. While Ohriner focuses on rap music throughout the book, the methods he introduces will be useful for other musical genres that feature the voice freely interacting with a more rigid metric framework.

Author : Walt F.J. Goodridge
Publisher : a company called W
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-09
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Life Rhymes by Walt F.J. Goodridge Pdf

Life Rhymes are a unique genre of motivational poem I created. They are positive, poetic expressions of the internal dialogue that creates success. They are part affirmation, advice column, inspired observation, proverb, prayer and life lesson all rolled into one! They are meant to guide your thoughts so you see the world differently, interpret life’s situations correctly and make choices that help you reach your highest goals! Between Aug 1997 and Aug 2006, I wrote a brand new, original inspiration EVERY SINGLE WEEK without fail! The 20,000 subscribers to my "Friday Inspiration" email enjoyed what was the longest-running email newsletter on the internet! Now, as a physical keepsake of that special time, you can order the complete collection in paperback form! (424 pages; 8.5" x 8"; ISBN: 978-0974531311)--Walt F.J. Goodridge Read more at : https://www.liferhymes.com

Author : Martin E. Connor
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781476630434

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The Musical Artistry of Rap by Martin E. Connor Pdf

 For years Rap artists have met with mixed reception—acclaimed by fans yet largely overlooked by scholars. Focusing on 135 tracks from 56 artists, this survey appraises the artistry of the genre with updates to the traditional methods and measures of musicology. Rap synthesizes rhythmic vocals with complex beats, intonational systems, song structures, orchestration and instrumentalism. The author advances a rethinking of musical notation and challenges the conventional understanding of Rap through analysis of such artists as Eminem, Kanye West and Jean Grae.

Author : Walt F.J. Goodridge
Publisher : Walt F.J. Goodridge
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Walt's Life Rhymes 1-100 by Walt F.J. Goodridge Pdf

Life Rhymes are a unique genre of motivational poem I created. They are positive, poetic expressions of the internal dialogue that creates success. They are part affirmation, advice column, inspired observation, proverb, prayer and life lesson all rolled into one! They are meant to guide your thoughts so you see the world differently, interpret life’s situations correctly and make choices that help you reach your highest goals! Between Aug 1997 and Aug 2006, I wrote a brand new, original inspiration EVERY SINGLE WEEK without fail! The 20,000 subscribers to my ''Friday Inspiration'' email enjoyed what was the longest-running email newsletter on the internet! They are now available in ebook form in a series! This volume contains Life Rhymes 1 to 100!

Author : Venla Sykäri,Nigel Fabb
Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-30
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9789518585872

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Rhyme and Rhyming in Verbal Art, Language, and Song by Venla Sykäri,Nigel Fabb Pdf

This interdisciplinary collection explores the forms and aesthetics of rhyme in a variety of languages and from a variety of perspectives. A wide-ranging introduction that ends with a list and associated bibliography of rhyming traditions of the world is followed by thirteen chapters. These explore the history of rhyme, including Arabic and medieval Latin and the older Germanic languages, as well as literary and folk traditions in Northern Europe where rhyme plays a complex role alongside alliteration. Literary rhyme is explored from a psychological perspective, and oral composition with end rhyme is addressed. Discussions of modernist poetry, rap lyrics, and previously undiscussed traditions shed new light on the possibilities of rhyme. The book will be of interest to literary scholars, folklorists, and anyone interested in written, oral, and song traditions. Students, poets, and songwriters will find insights into the functions and aesthetics of rhyme.

Author : John WALKER (the Philologist.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 734 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1824
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0019896009

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A rhyming dictionary ... Fourth edition, improved by John WALKER (the Philologist.) Pdf

Author : John Walker (the Philologist.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1806
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NLS:B900063121

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A Rhyming Dictionary: Answering, at the Same Time, the Purposes of Spelling and Pronouncing the English Language, Etc by John Walker (the Philologist.) Pdf

Author : MAJOR LEAGUE RAPPING DOT COM
Publisher : Major League Rapping DOT COM
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Music
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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HOW TO RAP EBOOK by MAJOR LEAGUE RAPPING DOT COM Pdf

A BOOK ON HOW TO RAP AND ALL THE HIDDEN TRUTHS OF THE ART OF FREESTYLE RAPPING AND EMCEEING.

Author : Anthony J. Fonseca
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781440865671

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Listen to Rap! by Anthony J. Fonseca Pdf

Listen to Rap! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of this kinetic and poetic musical genre for scholars of rap and curious novices alike. Listen to Rap! Exploring a Musical Genre discusses the 50 most influential, commercially successful, and important rappers, rap crews (bands), rap albums, and rap singles. Rap began as an American phenomenon, so the book's emphasis is on Americans, although it also includes information on Canadian, British, Indian, and African rappers and crews. Its organization makes information easily accessible for readers, and the emphasis on the sound of the music gives readers a new angle from which to appreciate the music. Unlike other titles in the series, this volume concentrates solely on rap music. Included in the book are rappers who range from the earliest practitioners of the genre to rappers who are redefining the genre today. A background section introduces the genre, while a legacy section shows how rap has cemented its place in the world. Additionally, another section shows the tremendous impact rap has had on popular culture.

Author : J. Walker
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 709 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783375123802

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A Rhyming, Spelling, and Pronouncing Dictionary of the English Language by J. Walker Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Author : Loren Kajikawa
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-07
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780520283985

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Sounding Race in Rap Songs by Loren Kajikawa Pdf

As one of the most influential and popular genres of the last three decades, rap has cultivated a mainstream audience and become a multimillion-dollar industry by promoting highly visible and often controversial representations of blackness. Sounding Race in Rap Songs argues that rap music allows us not only to see but also to hear how mass-mediated culture engenders new understandings of race. The book traces the changing sounds of race across some of the best-known rap songs of the past thirty-five years, combining song-level analysis with historical contextualization to show how these representations of identity depend on specific artistic decisions, such as those related to how producers make beats. Each chapter explores the process behind the production of hit songs by musicians including Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, The Sugarhill Gang, Run-D.M.C., Public Enemy, N.W.A., Dr. Dre, and Eminem. This series of case studies highlights stylistic differences in sound, lyrics, and imagery, with musical examples and illustrations that help answer the core question: can we hear race in rap songs? Integrating theory from interdisciplinary areas, this book will resonate with students and scholars of popular music, race relations, urban culture, ethnomusicology, sound studies, and beyond.