Coscarelli, Joe

Rap Capital: An Atlanta Story

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ISBN 13:: 9781982107895
author:: Coscarelli, Joe
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Simon & Schuster
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2023
Pages:: 448
Dimensions:: 21.3 x 14 x 2.8 centimetres (0.3
Genre:: Biography, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Music,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

£11.88

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Atlanta rap is a complex and multifaceted world, defined by its art, money, race, class, and salvation. This impassioned tribute to the genre tells the dramatic stories of those who make it tick and the city that made them that way. From mansions to trap houses, office buildings to strip clubs, Atlanta's rap music is a reflection of the city's diverse economy. The lives of its artists represent both the modern American dream and an American nightmare - struggling with generational curses, school systems, incarceration, and racism on their path to success. This book explores the power of rap dreams in shaping countless overlapping economies, but also acknowledges the gamble that can make a poor man rich or poorer, land someone in jail or keep them out of it. Through its portrayal of flawed and inspired individuals, Rap Capital sheds light on the human side of Atlanta's thriving music culture.

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