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Bookworm Rap Battles

‘B*tches in Bookshops' Parody Based on Jay Z and Kanye West's Hit

— March 20, 2012 — Pop Culture
‘B*tches in Bookshops’ is a rap song parody based on Jay Z and Kanye West’s iconic song ‘Paris.’ In this cleverly made video by Annabelle Quezada and La Shea Delaney, we see the duo rapping about novels and authors. They reiterate the meaning of books and how much they love to read, which is ironic when one considers what rap songs are traditionally about.

Quezada and Delaney are seen rapping brilliantly about books and reading everywhere from subways, libraries and in bed. Some of their lines include “Read so hard librarians tryna’ fine me-Hey, can’t identify me-Checked in with a pseudonym, so I guess you can say I’m Mark Twaining.”

In one subway scene, Quezada is holding Anais Nin’s novel, Little Birds Erotica. She brilliantly raps, “All these blisters from turning pages. Readin’ so hard i’m seein’ spots. Sudoku just can’t compare nor Angry Birds because my little bird is getting stares.”

B*tches in Bookshops references famous authors and books such as Barthes, Shakespeare, Baudelaire and many more. This slick and insightful book parody is definitely humorous and enjoyable. Let’s see what’s next from this book rapping duo.
Trend Themes
1. Book Parodies - There is a growing trend in creating rap song parodies based on books, presenting a unique opportunity for content creators to engage with literature in a fun and relatable way.
2. Literary Rap - The combination of rap music and literature is gaining popularity, opening up avenues for artists to explore the intersection of two seemingly different art forms and attract a diverse audience.
3. Humorous Education - Using humor as a tool to educate people about important literary works is becoming a trend, offering an innovative approach to engage individuals and spark their interest in reading.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can explore the potential of producing and distributing book-themed rap parodies to entertain and engage audiences, creating a new form of literary-inspired content.
2. Education - The education industry can leverage the popularity of book-related rap parodies to make literature more accessible and exciting for students, promoting a fresh and engaging approach to learning.
3. Publishing - The publishing industry has an opportunity to collaborate with rap artists and content creators to create book-themed rap parodies that not only entertain but also promote and generate interest in literary works.
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