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The power is in the mic, and the power has been unleashed in clubs, arenas, stadiums, stages, and parks all over the planet. MCs are able to connect with its audience in a way that the music alone cannot. Hip Hop, via the MC, has undoubtedly become the voice of a new generation. Much attention has been paid to the staggering impact hip hop music and culture has had on the greater American and world cultures; its influence on fashion, television, advertising, and the attitudes of the worlds youth. However, not nearly as much attention has been paid to the social and political impact that the art form and its artists have had.

Lyrics of a Rap Revolutionary is designed to transcend rap and venture into the realm of offering commentary and analysis into some of the deeper aspects of life itself. As one of raps preeminent political and social groups of all time, front man Chuck D offers direct explanations and interpretations of what his lyrics are about as a tool to help set minds free in this hustle and flow and get rich or die tryin times.

Chuck D consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all time will provide insight in the creation of Hip-Hop iconic albums 1988s It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and 1990s Fear of a Black Planet, both recognized among the greatest politically charged albums of all time featuring rap classics such as Fight the Power, Dont Believe The Hype, Cant Truss It, and Welcome to the Terrordome. As Chuck D explains, We must remain mindful that theres a road to freedom, and resist the embarrassingly popular trend that ignorance and a ghetto mentality, which is cast upon us, is our only food for thought or food for non-thought. As MCs we must become more responsible and revolutionary in our approach, because we have young people around the globe listening to our every word and watching our every step.

Lyrics of a Rap Revolutionary: Times, Rhymes & Mind of Chuck D will clarify, in a way similar to when a person rereads a book ten years after originally reading it, and allow for a deeper understanding and further insight into the thoughts behind classic and controversial Public Enemy lyrics.

Admirers proclaimed him the Bob Dylan or Bob Marley of rap. -- Los Angeles Times

One of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation? -- Spike Lee

Chuck D is the greatest voice in Hip Hop history as far as social commentary and rhymes for the upliftment of Black people. Chuck D is in a league of his own. -- Kool Moe Dee

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Chuck D consistently ranked as one of the greatest rappers of all time will provide insight in the creation of Hip-Hop iconic albums 1988s "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back" and 1990s "Fear of a Black Planet", both recognized among the greatest politically charged albums of all time featuring rap classics such as "Fight the Power," "Dont Believe The Hype," "Cant Truss It," and "Welcome to the Terrordome." As Chuck D explains, "We must remain mindful that theres a road to freedom, and resist the embarrassingly popular trend that ignorance and a ghetto mentality, which is cast upon us, is our only food for thought or food for non-thought. As MCs we must become more responsible and revolutionary in our approach, because we have young people around the globe listening to our every word and watching our every step."

Admirers proclaimed him the Bob Dylan or Bob Marley of rap. -- Los Angeles Times

One of the most politically and socially conscious artists of any generation? -- Spike Lee

Chuck D is the greatest voice in Hip Hop history as far as social commentary and rhymes for the upliftment of Black people. Chuck D is in a league of his own. -- Kool Moe Dee

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Lyrics of a Rap Revolutionary: Times, Rhymes & Mind of Chuck D

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