Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar
Written by Miles Marshall Lewis
Narrated by Miles Marshall Lewis and Larry Herron
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This program includes an introduction read by the author.
A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.
Kendrick 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 Promise That You Will Sing About Me, 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.
With incredible quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this audiobook 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.
A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press
Miles Marshall Lewis
Miles Marshall Lewis is a pop culture critic, essayist and fiction writer from the Bronx, New York. He is author of the memoir Scars of the Soul Are Why Kids Wear Bandages When They Don’t Have Bruises, as well as There’s a Riot Goin’ On, a book about the music of Sly & the Family Stone. A former editor at Vibe, XXL, Ebony.com and BET.com, his essays and arts journalism have been published by The New York Times, GQ, Essence, The Believer, Teen Vogue, Rolling Stone, Salon and elsewhere. He also founded and edited the defunct literary journal, Bronx Biannual. Lewis currently lives in Manhattan.
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