Wednesday, February 23, 2011

ENG 105/HUM 205 - All Black Everything

Please listen and where possible read the lyrics to Lupe Fiasco's "All Black Everything"



Click here for lyrics.

Come to class ready to discuss the following:
What seems to be the message of this song?
Examine Lupe's rhetoric, who does he seem to be addressing?
Make sure you research and understand each of the figures Lupe references and alludes to.
Is there an argument here?
How much has the legacy of slavery affected the present day mindsets and lifestyles of blacks in the New World?
How much has the legacy of European colonialism affected the present day viability of African states?
What strikes you about this song given the genre of music Lupe Fiasco performs in?
Construct a basic sketch of what you believe Lupe's ideology to be. Is it far from your own?

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