Hip-Hop Revolution in the Flesh - Power, Knowledge, and Pleasure in Lil'' Kim''s Lyricism

An extended study of the writings of Lil' Kim, the multi-platinum selling Hip Hop artist. Examines Lil'Kim's anti-sexist, gender-defiant and ultra-erotic verse alongside issues of race and the politics of im prisonment. This is the first study to apply the tools of literary criticism to Hip Hop's lyrical writings.

List of contents

Oral s - Head - Genius: The Power, Knowledge and Pleasure of Hard Core Sexual Poetic Justice : African Matriarchy, Flexible Gender Systems& The Notorious K.I.M. Mic 'God/dess' ... Eshu-Elegba:Signifying Divine Freedom in the Flesh, via Hip-Hop 'First Female King':Freedom of Expression and Monarchy in La Bella Mafia's Beehive Black Consciousness - Reprise On 'Baduizm,' African Cinema and 'QUEEN B@#$H' Aesthetics It's the Lyrical Sex Pistol: Rebel Music with Body Politics and Polymorphous Fire Power The 'Sound Clash' of The Naked Truth: Erotic Maroonage, Public Enemies& 'Rap COINTELPRO'

About the author

GREG THOMAS is an assistant professor of English at Syracuse University, USA.

Summary

An extended study of the writings of Lil' Kim, the multi-platinum selling Hip Hop artist. Examines Lil' Kim's anti-sexist, gender-defiant and ultra-erotic verse alongside issues of race and the politics of imprisonment. This is the first study to apply the tools of literary criticism to Hip Hop's lyrical writings.

Product details

• Authors: G Thomas, G. Thomas, Greg Thomas
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.01.2014
• EAN: 9781349376827
• ISBN: 978-1-349-37682-7
• No. of pages: 243
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; B, Music, Cultural Studies, Performing Arts, Regional and Cultural Studies, Regional Cultural Studies, Regional Studies, Youth Culture, Culture—Study and teaching, Age groups: adolescents, Youth—Social life and customs, Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Film and Television Studies, Screen Studies, Motion pictures and television