Comments on: Check yo shelf

By: Brandi

Brandi — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:27:00 +0000

Hmm, I wish it wasn't limited to 20th century because I see Eminem more as a Shakespeare type. Both have work laden with insults (we had a lot of fun in high school making up Shakespearean insults and yelling them at each other), both are incredibly funny, and both often have a message that is missed in a superficial reading (or listening) of the work.

By: mythicagirl

mythicagirl — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:10:15 +0000

Thanks for the link.
I enjoyed the article though I was a bit disappointed, like some of the other posters about the lack of minority authors paired with rappers. But many of those commenting had good ideas on pairings. I'm basing my pairings on the writings, not the lifestyle.

Snoop Dog - Richard Price, Claude Brown
Lil' Kim - Zane, Sister Souljah
Eminem - Has to be Steven King

By: DGLM

DGLM — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:30:13 +0000

Colin, I agree that many people might find it an odd pairing, but thanks for comparing rap to fine wine, anyway.

~ Rachel

By: Colin

Colin — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 23:13:05 +0000

"So, if you are a fan of rap and literature also, you’re in for a real treat!"

This is an odd pairing, and definately the exception as opposed to the rule. It's kind of like saying "If you like fine wine. . . and crystal meth, you'll never guess what I found."