Roc the Mic Right

The Language of Hip Hop Culture

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Linguistics, Writing & Publishing, Composition & Creative Writing
Cover of the book Roc the Mic Right by H. Samy Alim, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: H. Samy Alim ISBN: 9781134243631
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: September 27, 2006
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: H. Samy Alim
ISBN: 9781134243631
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: September 27, 2006
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

Complementing a burgeoning area of interest and academic study, Roc the Mic Right explores the central role of language within the Hip Hop Nation (HHN). With its status convincingly argued as the best means by which to read Hip Hop culture, H. Samy Alim then focuses on discursive practices, such as narrative sequencing and ciphers, or lyrical circles of rhymers. Often a marginalized phenomenon, the complexity and creativity of Hip Hop lyrical production is emphasised, whilst Alim works towards the creation of a schema by which to understand its aesthetic.

Using his own ethnographic research, Alim shows how Hip Hop language could be used in an educational context and presents a new approach to the study of the language and culture of the Hip Hop Nation: 'Hiphopography'. The final section of the book, which includes real conversational narratives from Hip Hop artists such as The Wu-Tang Clan and Chuck D, focuses on direct engagement with the language.

A highly accessible and lively work on the most studied and read about language variety in the United States, this book will appeal not only to language and linguistics researchers and students, but holds a genuine appeal to anyone interested in Hip Hop or Black African Language.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Complementing a burgeoning area of interest and academic study, Roc the Mic Right explores the central role of language within the Hip Hop Nation (HHN). With its status convincingly argued as the best means by which to read Hip Hop culture, H. Samy Alim then focuses on discursive practices, such as narrative sequencing and ciphers, or lyrical circles of rhymers. Often a marginalized phenomenon, the complexity and creativity of Hip Hop lyrical production is emphasised, whilst Alim works towards the creation of a schema by which to understand its aesthetic.

Using his own ethnographic research, Alim shows how Hip Hop language could be used in an educational context and presents a new approach to the study of the language and culture of the Hip Hop Nation: 'Hiphopography'. The final section of the book, which includes real conversational narratives from Hip Hop artists such as The Wu-Tang Clan and Chuck D, focuses on direct engagement with the language.

A highly accessible and lively work on the most studied and read about language variety in the United States, this book will appeal not only to language and linguistics researchers and students, but holds a genuine appeal to anyone interested in Hip Hop or Black African Language.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Entertaining Lesbians by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book The Russian Intelligentsia by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Building Executive Function by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Working with Children and Youth with Complex Needs by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book The Politics of Uncertainty by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Kohut, Loewald and the Postmoderns by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book A Critical Theory of Counterterrorism by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Baudrillard Live by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Reel Food by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Dynamics of Culture by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Developing Decision-Making Skills for Business by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Diverse Nations by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Routledge Handbook of Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Individual and Group Privacy by H. Samy Alim
Cover of the book Pioneering Paths in the Study of Families by H. Samy Alim
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy