Big up @Rakim Allah , he made a thread about the new Wise Intelligent song, I checked it out on Wise's website and noticed Wise has a book out, this deserves it's own thread too...
3/5 An MC: The Manufacturing Of A DUMBED DOWN RAPPER
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3/5 an MC: The Manufacturing of a DUMBED DOWN RAPPER is the first literary offering from artist/activist Wise Intelligent. With an Introduction written by the iconic CHUCK D of PUBLIC ENEMY, the book is a stunning and fresh analysis of the political economy of white supremacy and the redemptive power of Hip Hop music and culture. Using lyrics from Hip Hop emcees from across the spectrum of various Hip Hop styles, and perspectives as its narrative – the book demonstrates how the power-relationship between wealthy white owned record companies, mainstream media and predominately poor black artists demands that the black artist acquits himself any connection to the ongoing struggle of the African American community from which he or she came.
All Americans, especially students, scholars, general readers, and policy makers, who care about the extension of democracy and the future of Black freedom should read and discuss Wise Intelligent’s intriguing book. The book reveals how many laws and policies used to regulate the African American population in the past, i.e., Jim Crow, segregation, eugenics, mass incarceration on prison farm plantations, apartheid schooling as well as domestic terrorism meted out by law enforcement are still being used today under different names. However, as the book suggests and proves, Hip Hop – contrary to popular belief – is not responsible for the glorification, marketing, promoting and or distribution of gang, prison and drug culture. Neither should Hip Hop be blamed for the subhuman conditions of ghetto life created by centuries of unfettered racism and white supremacy.
Examining aspects of American history, politics, and culture from the Hip Hop perspective, this book covers the history of the conflict between white owned media, cultural hegemony, major corporations and African Americans in the United States. Wise Intelligent also discusses the part that Hip Hop music has and continues to play in developing the “vision, spirit, philosophy and will” of African Americans in this struggle. With practical suggestions for what the Hip Hop community could and must do to contribute to the building of stronger black families and better black communities, the book gives solutions for countering the conspiracy to destroy not only Hip Hop but black people where ever they may be as well as how to counter the Manufacturing of a DUMBED DOWNED RAPPER!
3/5 An MC: The Manufacturing Of A DUMBED DOWN RAPPER
by admin | posted in: Literary Works | 0
3/5 an MC: The Manufacturing of a DUMBED DOWN RAPPER is the first literary offering from artist/activist Wise Intelligent. With an Introduction written by the iconic CHUCK D of PUBLIC ENEMY, the book is a stunning and fresh analysis of the political economy of white supremacy and the redemptive power of Hip Hop music and culture. Using lyrics from Hip Hop emcees from across the spectrum of various Hip Hop styles, and perspectives as its narrative – the book demonstrates how the power-relationship between wealthy white owned record companies, mainstream media and predominately poor black artists demands that the black artist acquits himself any connection to the ongoing struggle of the African American community from which he or she came.
All Americans, especially students, scholars, general readers, and policy makers, who care about the extension of democracy and the future of Black freedom should read and discuss Wise Intelligent’s intriguing book. The book reveals how many laws and policies used to regulate the African American population in the past, i.e., Jim Crow, segregation, eugenics, mass incarceration on prison farm plantations, apartheid schooling as well as domestic terrorism meted out by law enforcement are still being used today under different names. However, as the book suggests and proves, Hip Hop – contrary to popular belief – is not responsible for the glorification, marketing, promoting and or distribution of gang, prison and drug culture. Neither should Hip Hop be blamed for the subhuman conditions of ghetto life created by centuries of unfettered racism and white supremacy.
Examining aspects of American history, politics, and culture from the Hip Hop perspective, this book covers the history of the conflict between white owned media, cultural hegemony, major corporations and African Americans in the United States. Wise Intelligent also discusses the part that Hip Hop music has and continues to play in developing the “vision, spirit, philosophy and will” of African Americans in this struggle. With practical suggestions for what the Hip Hop community could and must do to contribute to the building of stronger black families and better black communities, the book gives solutions for countering the conspiracy to destroy not only Hip Hop but black people where ever they may be as well as how to counter the Manufacturing of a DUMBED DOWNED RAPPER!
Many people refer to the “Golden Age” of Hip Hop as an era when there were conscious songs permeating the airwaves. It is generally believed that the era is long gone and it'll never be like that again. Perhaps we will never get back to a time where socially and politically conscious artists dominate the airwaves. In a time when Hip Hop artists still impact and shape minds, what are your thoughts?
