RHYMECOLOGY How Hip Hop Can Help and Hurt
by J.Walker
“Rhymecology: How Hip Hop Can Help and Hurt” focuses on the power of rap lyrics and how they affect our society. Throughout, there are numerous exercises for aspiring and experienced hip hop lyricists, for parents of hip hop lovers and for anyone affected by the music. This book is not solely about hip hop and its lyrics as it tackles the day to day issues and mind set of anyone who is a part of the hip hop culture.
What makes certain lyricists stand out above the rest? And what about those complex rhyme schemes? How do emcees even come up with them? This book is a guide for anyone interested in writing rap lyrics, from beginners to veterans who just need some “fresh ideas”.
The power of hip hop lyrics has not yet been harnessed for the good of our culture. The hip hop influence that has spread across the world has been filled with violence, sex and drugs. But what about the schools that use hip hop as a way to heal, to teach and to connect with the youth? J.Walker explores both view points in an unbiased manner with impartial interviews. “Rhymecology: How Hip Hop Can Help and Hurt” includes interviews with hip hop teachers, scholars, activists, artists and filmmakers.
