Prof. Imani Perry,
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the text's introductory chapters, as I feel that they validated and authenticated an art form that is commonly viewed as inferior and simplistic. Specifically, the mention of MC Lyte's use of figurative language in "Lyte as a Rock" provided great insight on the thought and care that many rappers place in their lyrics. Additionally, it properly brought female rappers into the conversation, which is needed given that their many contributions to the form are often overlooked. Why are the female pioneers of hip-hop forgotten, especially when many of them worked to introduce the form to the mainstream world?
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