‘Understanding Rap' Clarifies Confusing Urban Lyrics
Renee Ramsarran — January 14, 2011 — Pop Culture
References: abramsbooks & understandrap
If you’ve ever been unsure of a popular hip-hop lyric, ‘Understanding Rap’ breaks it down into language even your grandparents will get. Rap songs are best known for their clever tongue-in-cheek references and witty double entendres, but how many people really understand what the artist is saying?
Check out the website ‘Understanding Rap’ to see many confusing lyrics clarified and show off to your clique the latest gangster lingo. The site also lets you submit phrases to be explained, or grab a copy of the book as a great present for the urban music lover.
Check out the website ‘Understanding Rap’ to see many confusing lyrics clarified and show off to your clique the latest gangster lingo. The site also lets you submit phrases to be explained, or grab a copy of the book as a great present for the urban music lover.
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