pbAn extraordinary collection of lyrics showcasing rap's poetic depth and diversitybbr br From the school yards of the South Bronx to the tops of the Billboard charts, rap has emerged as one of the most influential musical and cultural forces of our time. In iThe Anthology of Rapi, editors Adam Bradley and Andrew DuBois explore rap as a literary form, demonstrating that rap is also a wide-reaching and vital poetic tradition born of beats and rhymes.ppThis pioneering anthology brings together more than three hundred rap and hip-hop lyrics written over thirty years, from the old school to the golden age to the present day. Rather than aim for encyclopedic coverage, Bradley and DuBois render through examples the richness and diversity of rap's poetic tradition. They feature both classic lyrics that helped define the genre, including Grandmaster Flash the Furious Five's The Message and Eric B. Rakim's Microphone Fiend, as well as lesser-known gems like Blackalicious's Alphabet Aerobics