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Religion in hip hop

Religion in hip hop

mapping the new terrain in the US
MusicPhilosophy & Religion
Pages
270
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

"From rappers who call themselves God to those who wear Jesus chains, the eternal questions that religion and spirituality have tried to answer have always been asked by the Hip Hop community. Religion in hip hop highlights and examines the language of religion in hip hop that can easily be missed"--Talib Kweli Greene.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

InformativeIntellectualThought-Provoking

Genres

Music Philosophy & Religion Sociology

Authors

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Anthony B. Pinn

Anthony B. Pinn is a leading scholar of African American religion and culture. His works like To Speak a Defiant Word and Varieties of African American religious experience explore Black theology and spiritual traditions. He also examines contemporary cultural expressions in books such as Religion in hip hop and Kendrick Lamar and the Making of Black Meaning.

B
Bernard 'Bun B' Freeman

Bernard 'Bun B' Freeman is a Houston-based author known for his work exploring the intersection of faith and music. His book, "Religion in Hip Hop," examines spiritual themes within the genre. Freeman offers unique perspectives on cultural and religious topics.