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Why Bushwick Bill matters

Title
Why Bushwick Bill matters / Charles L. Hughes.
Author
Hughes, Charles L., 1982-
Publication
  • Austin : University of Texas Press, 2021.
  • ©2021

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TextUse in library Sc C 22-3Schomburg Center - Research & Reference
TextUse in library JNC 21-16Performing Arts Research Collections - Music

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Description
xiii, 192 pages; 18 cm.
Summary
"The book chronicles the life and cultural significance of the rapper and dancer Bushwick Bill, who exposed and exploited ableist and racist assumptions to become a singular voice in rap and the relentless battle over free speech in the United States"--
Series Statement
Music matters ; 008
Uniform Title
Music matters ; 008.
Subject
  • Bushwick Bill
  • Bushwick Bill > Influence
  • Bushwick Bill > Political and social views
  • Rap musicians > United States > Biography
  • Sound recording executives and producers > Biography
  • Dwarfs (Persons) > United States > Biography
  • Musicians with disabilities > United States > Biography
  • Dwarfs (Persons)
  • Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.)
  • Musicians with disabilities
  • Political and social views
  • Rap musicians
  • United States
Genre/Form
Biographies.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Contents
Introduction -- How Little Billy became Bushwick Bill -- Bum-rush the freak show -- "Size ain't shit" -- Can't be stopped -- "He ain't what you expect" -- Child's play -- "Brand new preacher, rap game teacher" -- Greatest Showmen.
Call Number
Sc C 22-3
ISBN
  • 9781477322314
  • 1477322310
LCCN
2020051378
OCLC
1201679773
Author
Hughes, Charles L., 1982- author.
Title
Why Bushwick Bill matters / Charles L. Hughes.
Publisher
Austin : University of Texas Press, 2021.
Copyright Date
©2021
Edition
First edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Series
Music matters ; 008
Music matters ; 008.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Research Call Number
Sc C 22-3
JNC 21-16
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