About the book
Imprisoned since age nineteen, Alim Braxton has spent more than a quarter century on North Carolina’s death row. During that time, he converted to Islam and dedicated his life to redemption. Braxton, a rapper since the age of thirteen, uses his rhymes as a form of therapy and to advocate for prison reform, particularly by calling attention to the plight of the wrongfully incarcerated. This book, a hip-hop-rich prison memoir, chronicles Braxton’s struggles and triumphs as he attempts to record an album while on death row, something no one has done before.
Braxton’s world is complex: full of reflections on guilt, condemnation, incarceration, religious awakening, and the redemptive power of art. Ultimately, Braxton shows us that even amid the brutality of our prison system there are moments of joy, and on death row joy may be the most powerful form of resistance.
Editions of Rap and Redemption on Death Row
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781469678702
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469678719
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469678726
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469678733
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890887344
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890887351
Read an Excerpt
Imprisoned since age nineteen, Alim Braxton has spent more than a quarter century on North Carolina’s death row. During that time, he converted to Islam and dedicated his life to redemption. Braxton, a rapper since the age of thirteen, uses his rhymes as a form of therapy and to advocate for prison reform, particularly by calling attention to the plight of the wrongfully incarcerated. This book, a hip-hop-rich prison memoir, chronicles Braxton’s struggles and triumphs as he attempts to record an album while on death row, something no one has done before.
Braxton’s world is complex: full of reflections on guilt, condemnation, incarceration, religious awakening, and the redemptive power of art. Ultimately, Braxton shows us that even amid the brutality of our prison system there are moments of joy, and on death row joy may be the most powerful form of resistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rap and Redemption on Death Row about?
Imprisoned since age nineteen, Alim Braxton has spent more than a quarter century on North Carolina’s death row. During that time, he converted to Islam and dedicated his life to redemption. Braxton, a rapper since the age of thirteen, uses his rhymes as a form of therapy and to advocate for prison reform, particularly by calling attention to the plight of the wrongfully incarcerated. This book, a hip-hop-rich prison memoir, chronicles Braxton’s struggles and triumphs as he attempts to record an album while on death row, something no one has done before.
Braxton’s world is complex: full of reflections on guilt, condemnation, incarceration, religious awakening, and the redemptive power of art. Ultimately, Braxton shows us that even amid the brutality of our prison system there are moments of joy, and on death row joy may be the most powerful form of resistance.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rap and Redemption on Death Row?
The Arts > Music > Theory of music and musicology
Where can I read a sample of Rap and Redemption on Death Row?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469678702
How long is Rap and Redemption on Death Row and how many pages does it have?
Rap and Redemption on Death Row has 248 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rap and Redemption on Death Row?
Alim Braxton, Mark Katz
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rap and Redemption on Death Row is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469678702) and paperback(ISBN 9781469678719) and ebook(ISBN 9781469678726) and ebook(ISBN 9781469678733) and pdf(ISBN 9798890887344) and pdf(ISBN 9798890887351)
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