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Bezig met laden... All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black Americadoor John McWhorter
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The bestselling commentator, hailed for his frank and fearless arguments on race, imparts a scathing look at the hypocrisy of hip-hop—and why its popularity proves that black America must overhaul its politics. One of the most outspoken voices in America’s cultural dialogues, John McWhorter can always be counted on to provide provocative viewpoints steeped in scholarly savvy. Now he turns his formidable intellect to the topic of hip-hop music and culture, smashing the claims that hip-hop is politically valuable because it delivers the only “real” portrayal of black society. In this measured, impassioned work, McWhorter delves into the rhythms of hip-hop, analyzing its content and celebrating its artistry and craftsmanship. But at the same time he points out that hip-hop is, at its core, simply music, and takes issue with those who celebrate hip-hop as the beginning of a new civil rights program and inflate the lyrics with a kind of radical chic. In a power vacuum, this often offensive and destructive music has become a leading voice of black America, and McWhorter stridently calls for a renewed sense of purpose and pride in black communities. Joining the ranks of Russell Simmons and others who have called for a deeper investigation of hip-hop’s role in black culture, McWhorter’s All About the Beatis a spectacular polemic that takes the debate in a seismically new direction. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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 Google Books — Bezig met laden...GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)305.896073Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Groups of people Ethnic and national groups ; racism, multiculturalism Other Groups African Origin North America African AmericansLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde: (2)
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There are many hip-hop songs that shine a light on issues that concern black America such as unemployment. KRS-one raps about the need for more jobs to be created for poor African-Americans, but fails to rap about programs that are available to provide training and other resources needed to get jobs.
Conscious hip-hop may have more substance than popular hip-hop but it still should not be thought of as a reliable source of information. The author notes that the most successful hip-hop artists are those that have more aggressive lyrics, and this is not the way to make positive change.
Overall this book is a good read. The book does not try to put a negative light on hip-hop, it just reveals why it should not be thought of as a powerful instrument that will bring positive change to black America. The author believes that to have true change there has to more than talk--plans need to be made and put into action. And hip-hop is all talk and no action. Reviewed by DeAnna, Three Rivers Public Library