Promise That You Will Sing About Me: The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar [Hardcover]

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. InPromise That You Will Sing About Me, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamars life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape.

With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book 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.

Miles Marshall Lewis is a pop culture critic, essayist and fiction writer from the Bronx, New York. He is author of the memoirScars of the Soul Are Why Kids Wear Bandages When They Dont Wear Bruises, as well asTheres a Riot Goin On,a book about the music of Sly & the Family Stone. A former editor atVibe,XXL, Ebony.com and BET.com, his essays and arts journalism have been published byThe 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.

With art and commentary from voices like Ta-Nehisi Coates, this book contextualizes Kendrick Lamars impact and digs into the significance of his lyrics. -The New York Times

An in-depth biographical and historical contextualization of one of the decades most heralded rappers. --Kirkus

An insightful deep dive into the mind of Pulitzer-winning hip-hop artist and producer Kendrick Lamar & Lewis paints a captivating portrait of a luminary whose lyrl*