In this sequel to How to Rap; techniques that have not previously been explainedmdash;such as triplets; flams; lazy tails; and breaking rhyme patternsmdash;are thoroughly broken down and examined; arming readers with additional tools for their rapping repertoire. Filled with interviews from hip-hoprsquo;s most innovative artists; including Tech N9ne; Crooked I; Pharcyde; Das EFX; Del the Funky Homosapien; and Big Daddy Kane; this book takes you through the intricacies of rhythm; rhyme; and vocal delivery; delving into the art form in unprecedented detail. This work is a must-read for MCs looking to take their craft to the next level; as well as anyone fascinated by rapping and its complexity. This sequel to How to Rap breaks down and examines techniques that have not previously been explainedmdash;such as triplets; flams; lazy tails; and breaking rhyme patterns. Based on interviews with hip-hoprsquo;s most innovative artists and groups; including Tech N9ne; Crooked I; Pharcyde; Das EFX; Del the Funky Homosapien; and Big Daddy Kane; this book takes you through the intricacies of rhythm; rhyme; and vocal delivery; delving into the art form in unprecedented detail. It is a must-read for MCs looking to take their craft to the next level; as well as anyone fascinated by rapping and its complexity.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An Essential Reference and More which Constantly Challenges Received IdeasBy W. KellyThe Urban Masterplanning Handbook by Eric Firley and Katharina GroenWiley; 2013.Eric Firleys and Katharina Grons The Urban Masterplanning Handbook is a compendium of facts and figures about twenty different rather large scale (from 29 to 395 acres) urban development projects built around the world since the nineteenth century. Ostensibly a reference tool; and a rich one at that; it also serves as a historical comparative survey of what went into those master plans--from inception; planning; design; construction; and end result---and how each phase impacts the other. By closely focussing on how the project setup influences the built result; the authors seek to equip the practitioners of the wide range of professions involved in masterplanning with the ability to identify an effective approach to a site being considered for master planning; and thus avoid pitfalls that could lead to "inefficiencies" in the realization of the plan.The introduction alone is nearly worth the price of the book. It begins with the philosophical underpinnings of masterplanning (from Plato to Thomas More); then moves to a wider historical view of architecture and urbanism and then to a closer technical focus on the states role in initiating; developing and realizing an urban master plan. The authors describe what follows as an "organizational and visual comparative approach" to the twenty examples of masterplanning.The studies in the book highlight the conflicting ideological approaches to masterplanning--"tabula rasa interventions" vs. "piecemeal engineering;" public vs. private control-- and make for consistently revealing comparisons and contrasts. For example; despite many similarities between Stuyvesant Town in New York and Kirchsteigfeld in Potsdam; the authors draw attention to their contrary built results. Later on they also cite Sarphatiipark in Amsterdam as an "imaginary alternative" to the GasHouse District Stuyvesant Town replaced. These comparisons never fail to surprise and illuminate.This book is as attractive to the eye as it is informative. It not only is a pleasure to look at with its clean textual layout and photography; it conveys a wide range of data through color coded charts; diagrams; and maps for quick accurate analysis. Its approach to analytical design would make Edward Tufte proud.Professionals and students alike will find The Urban Masterplanning Handbook a must-have for their reference shelf.