{"product_id":"jay-z-essays-on-hip-hops-philosopher-king-9780786463299","title":"Jay-Z: Essays on Hip Hop's Philosopher King","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Julius Bailey\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: McFarland \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Genres \u0026amp; Styles - Rap \u0026amp; Hip Hop\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Jay-Z is one of America's leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z's relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46868793983127,"sku":"9780786463299","price":2366.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780786463299.webp?v=1769991086","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/jay-z-essays-on-hip-hops-philosopher-king-9780786463299","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}