Promise That You Will Sing About Me

The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

By: Miles Marshall Lewis

Narrated by: Larry Herron, Miles Marshall Lewis

This program includes an introduction read by the author.

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

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

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

He made it make sense!

The author did a great job chronologically dictating Kendrick Lamar's music career that started well before most realize. Now he need to go back and listen to his music that this book focuses on to listen with an educated ear about an artist/ poet who parallels Tupac.

The ant's-eye view into the life of one of the most profoundly prolific literary artists and citizens, ever.

I loved the flow and the cadence of the story and the reading of the story. It matched Kendrick and when HE tells stories.

this is motivation

this book made me want to better myself within and out. great read for the gym too!

Great Work

Loved the story and writing. My only qualm is the reader/performer consistently mispronouncing Rakim as Rakeem. Otherwise, 5 out of 5.

The background

The details of the story was a
little hard to follow but as I listened I began to understand where the author was coming from. I enjoyed the story of Lamar’s upbringing, inspiration, style and tenacity.