Description |
1 online resource |
Series |
American music series |
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American music series (Austin, Tex.)
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Contents |
Preface. Eavesdropping -- Introduction. It's like that, and that's the way it is -- Peace is a dream, reality is a knife -- Don't quote me, boy, 'cause I ain't said shit -- Get me the hell away from this TV -- I'm gonna treat you like King! -- Who got the camera? -- Stop being polite and start getting real -- 2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted -- Conclusion. Deeper than rap |
Summary |
"The book tracks the parallel rise, from 1986 to 1996, of gangsta rap--a subgenre some artists preferred to call "reality rap"--And "reality-based" television programming, especially shows such as "Cops," which frequently depicted young black men being arrested. The book also discusses how rap stars have used the media's obsession with their criminal pasts in their art, collapsing the distinction between performance and reality"-- Provided by publisher |
Analysis |
rap music history, history of rap music, history of rap music in America, reality television, reality tv, cops, police, media studies |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
In English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Gangsta rap (Music) -- History and criticism
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Reality television programs -- History and criticism
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True crime television programs -- History and criticism
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Rap musicians.
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Crime in music.
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MUSIC / General
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Crime in music
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Gangsta rap (Music)
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Rap musicians
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Reality television programs
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True crime television programs
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Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781477323946 |
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1477323945 |
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