Kendrick Lamar's To pimp a butterfly / Sequoia Maner.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Maner, Sequoia, author.

Series:

• 33 1/3
• 33 1/3.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Lamar, Kendrick, 1987-.t To Pimp a Butterfly.
• Lamar, Kendrick, 1987---Criticism and interpretation.
• Rap musicians--United States--Criticism and interpretation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (144 pages).

Edition:

First edition.

Distribution:

[London, England] : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2022

Place of Publication:

London [England] : Bloomsbury Academic, 2022

Summary:

"Breaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar's sophomore album in the hours after its release. To Pimp a Butterfly was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering plauditory albums reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard's W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling and masterful record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners? This book takes a deep dive into the sounds, images, and lyrics of To Pimp a Butterfly to suggest that Kendrick appeals to the psyche of a nation in crisis and embraces the development of a radical political conscience. Kendrick breathes fresh life into the black musical protest tradition and cultivates a platform for loving resistance. Combining funk, jazz, and spoken word, To Pimp a Butterfly 's expansive sonic and lyrical geography brings a level of innovation to a field dominated by the predictability of trap music. More importantly, Kendrick's introspective and philosophical songs compel us to believe in a future where we gon' be alright!"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

• Preface
• I. Rage
• II. Spirit
• III. Love
• Afterword
• Special Thanks
• Notes

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

• 9781501377501
• 1501377507
• 9781501377495
• 1501377493
• 9781501377488
• 1501377485

OCLC:

1284918944