{"product_id":"promise-that-you-will-sing-about-me-the-power-and-poetry-of-kendrick-lamar-9781250231680","title":"Promise That You Will Sing about Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In \u003ci\u003ePromise That You Will Sing About Me\u003c\/i\u003e, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamar's life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be the powerhouse he is today and how he has revolutionized the industry from the inside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiles Marshall Lewis is a pop culture critic, essayist and fiction writer from the Bronx, New York. He is author of the memoir \u003ci\u003eScars of the Soul Are Why Kids Wear Bandages When They Don't Wear Bruises\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as \u003ci\u003eThere's a Riot Goin' On\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ea book about the music of Sly \u0026amp; the Family Stone. A former editor at \u003ci\u003eVibe\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eXXL\u003c\/i\u003e, Ebony.com and BET.com, his essays and arts journalism have been published by \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGQ\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Believer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeen Vogue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, Salon and elsewhere. He also founded and edited the defunct literary journal, \u003ci\u003eBronx Biannual\u003c\/i\u003e. Lewis currently lives in Manhattan.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50615174660370,"sku":"9781250231680","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f8c85aff-1a28-4fe0-8a9d-2ceb90fdd675.jpg?v=1732477032","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/promise-that-you-will-sing-about-me-the-power-and-poetry-of-kendrick-lamar-9781250231680","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}