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

by G. Thomas

Overview

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

ISBN-13:	9780230611801
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan US
Publication date:	05/19/2009
Edition description:	2009
Pages:	231
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

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

Table 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'