Promise That You Will Sing About Me, Miles Marshall Lewis
Promise That You Will Sing About Me, Miles Marshall Lewis
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me
The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

Author: Miles Marshall Lewis

Narrator: Larry Herron, Miles Marshall Lewis

Unabridged: 6 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/28/2021

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

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

About 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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lydia on September 18, 2021

I have never heard of Kendrick Lamar. I am so glad I decided to read this book. It is very well written and informative. After reading this book I felt truly schooled on a topic I knew little about. Very easy to follow. It frames hip hop from it's beginnings and how it has grown and evolved. The au......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on March 05, 2025

Before I start I just want to say that I really liked this book! I learned so much about how Kendrick Lamar became the culture builder that he is today. Yet, my biggest issue is that it often felt like the author was critiquing Kendrick’s politics and not his art- (and to that I say listen to MMATBS......more

Goodreads review by C.M. on September 01, 2023

To my knowledge, there have been two books on Kendrick that have been published via a Big 5 Publishing House. The first one, The Butterfly Effect, I could not get into and sat to the side. It may have partially had something to do with a faux pas very early on in the book. When rattling off Kendrick......more

Goodreads review by Karen on August 15, 2021

This book was really insightful, not just about Kendrick Lamar but of hip hop and R&B and the history behind them. There was a lot of context given for the creation of rap and the times in which it evolved. The author examined Kendrick's music not only in the context of his life but the framework of......more

Goodreads review by Monique on August 09, 2021

I went into this knowing nothing about what would be discussed. I am pleased that I did. I learned a lot about a person who I consider one of the greatest rappers of my time. Thanks for the ARC NetGalley.......more

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