Uncle Bobbie's X Earl Hopkins & Jeremy McCool: "Raps of Resistance"
About this Event
The soundtrack for an entire movement...
From Chuck D to 2Pac to Common to Kendrick - politics and rap music has had a long history.
Join us as we welcome authors, Earl Hopkins and Jeremy McCool to discuss their book, Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition. They will talk about how two of the greatest voices of this current generation use their gifts to connect with and inspire people to make change.
Book signing will follow the discussion and Q&A.
All attendees can enjoy a 15% off in-store discount on your entire order during the event.
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About the Book:
Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole blazed paths that salvaged socially conscious rap at a pivotal time in history.
Conscious rap, a subgenre of hip-hop music that engages in dialogue about social and political issues and often challenges systems of oppression, ascended with pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, Public Enemy, Ice Cube, A Tribe Called Quest, and other acts at the helm. But in recent decades, it lost much of its favor in pop culture and mainstream hip-hop.
Jeremy C. McCool and Earl Hopkins explore the evolution of the subgenre and chronicle the rise of Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole. The two rappers are synonymous with chart-topping hits and platinum-selling albums, but their confessional poetry and soul-stirring lyrics establish them as the two biggest names in conscious rap within the new millennia.
While many new artists have abandoned the subgenre in exchange for music trends linked to instantaneous success and acclaim, Cole and Lamar have preserved the lyrical prowess and revolutionary spirit of their hip-hop forefathers. They tackle issues such as drug addiction, poverty, systemic racism, and domestic violence while still appealing to mainstream audiences. McCool and Hopkins provide a fascinating look into Lamar and Cole's ascension: their humble upbringings, their past personal and musical challenges, and their eventual rise to becoming the two most prolific rap artists of their time.
About the Authors:
Earl Hopkins is an award-winning features reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, covering arts, entertainment, and culture throughout the region. His work has appeared in Billboard, Complex, GRAMMY.com, MTV News, SPIN, Stereogum, UPROXX, and other publications. Earl also co-authored Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition, and is a recent fellow of the National Critics Institute.
Dr. Jeremy C. McCool is a media scholar, author, and Associate Professor of Digital and Global Media at West Chester University. His research examines the intersections of hip-hop, media, technology, education, and social change, with a particular focus on socially conscious hip-hop, digital storytelling, emerging media, and how marginalized communities use media and popular culture as tools for resistance, learning, and empowerment. He is co-author of Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition. Dr. McCool is also co-founder of the Media Ed-Tech Institute, where he translates his scholarship into innovative media, technology, and educational initiatives that support youth, educators, and communities.
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Doors open at 6:30pm.
All tickets are non-refundable.
Street parking available.
Children older than 5-years old need a ticket for entry.
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