A New Book On Eminem Is Coming Out In November

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This fall, a new book highlighting Eminem’s lyrical prowess will be available for fans and critics alike. The new book entitled, Eminem And Rap, Poetry, & Race, is written by Scott F. Parker and it provides a critical analysis on the rappers witty wordplay ability and overall impact on the culture of music. The foreword will be by Talib Kweli.

Here’s what to expect in the new book:

“Eminem is the best-selling musical artist of the 21st century. He is also one of the most contentious and most complex artists of our time. His verbal dexterity ranks him among the greatest technical rappers ever. The content of his songs combines the grotesque and the comical with the sincere and the profound, all told through the sophisticated layering of multiple personae. However one finally assesses his contribution to popular culture, there’s no denying his central place in it.

This collection of essays gives his work the critical attention it has long deserved. Drawing from history, philosophy, sociology, musicology, and other fields, the writers gathered here consider Eminem’s place in Hip Hop, the intellectual underpinnings of his work, and the roles of race, gender and privilege in his career, among various other topics. This original treatment will be appreciated by Eminem fans and cultural scholars alike.”

The book will be available for $35.00. 

On the music end, Eminem was just recently featured on Busta Rhymes’ new song, “Calm Down.” He’s also gearing up for his show in London next month.