The stories are sometimes enlightening, sometimes funny but always informative. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016. I was like oh my god...you're really him. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed, Paperback – Illustrated, October 13, 2015. does: It takes readers from 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present, with Shea Serrano hilariously discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by year. I got it as a gift. It was important to me to make a good first impression and not be this boring dude with nothing interesting to say. It is not a light book either - well-researched and covers more genres than hip hop and overall music history. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Shea Serrano is an award-winning writer, author, and illustrator. £10.98. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015. It's like Kanye's verse on "Put On," except it's a book. The Rap Year Book delivers big on entertainment and real rap history. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2019. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed: Serrano, Shea, Ice-T, Torres, Arturo: 9781419718182: Books - Amazon.ca Shea Serrano’s The Rap Year Book has taken the book market by storm since its release last October, landing on the bestseller lists at the New York Times, the Washington Post and Amazon. - and ended up reading a fair bit myself, due to the engaging style. Please try again. So I typed a tweet to a writer I used to see. 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Complete with infographics, lyric maps, uproarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and short essays by other prominent music writers. “I wish there was a way that 1988 Ice Cube could be introduced to 2014 Ice Cube. This book is smart, Three Stacks, This book is smart. It's like the face Biggie made when he was on the boat with Puffy in "Hypnotize," except it's a book. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed - Kindle edition by Serrano, Shea, Torres, Arturo, Ice-T, Ice-T. Arts & Photography Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. It is not a light book either - well-researched and covers more genres than hip hop and overall music history. He's probably the police. This book is so damn addicting. I have learned loads about some of my favourite artists I didn't know about before! The Rap Year Book takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed, by Shea Sherrano Image via amazon.com The most modern book published on our list, The Rap Year Book (a New York Times bestseller) has been widely publicized as one of the better hip-hop-focused books of the past several years. Unable to add item to List. Required reading for any hip-hop fan. The Rap Year Book takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap became recognized as part of the cultural and musical landscape, and comes right up to the present. Basically, I had to attend this dinner party with my girlfriend where I was about to meet a group of people I'd never met before. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2016. Bought for my boyfriend - who loved it! Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2015. The night before I could barely sleep. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. When I finally did get to sleep I had the strangest dream. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed, Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download, Abrams Image; Illustrated edition (October 13, 2015), Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2015. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers. Most fun book of 2015. I got it as a gift. Prime - International Shipping. 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The Rap Year Book, a 240-page retrospective on, as the subtitle says: "The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979," features full-page illustrations by Arturo Torres. Tao of Wu, The The RZA. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 12, 2019, Great book that gives info on lots of rappers, just wish photos rather than sketches of them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Please try your request again later. My favourite hip hop related book bar none. If you buy this book then I want you to know that I love you as a human. Bought this book as I am a big hip hop fan and a fan of autobiographies and learning the meaning behind songs. Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2015. Hilariously self-depricating. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Book of Rhymes Adam Bradley. Cart All. Informative and very funny, with some great artwork. 4.9 out of 5 stars 934. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed. Amazon Global Store. His most recent book, The Rap Year Book, reached the bestseller lists of the New York Times and Washington Post, topped the Arts and Entertainment iBooks bestseller list, and was named one of Billboard’s Best 100 Music Books of All Time.Currently, Serrano is a staff writer for The Ringer. 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Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Sure, I completely disagree with many choices, maybe even most selections, but that's kind of the point: It has sparked playful debate with my wife, daughter, and friends; and, in a way, because of its mere existence, it works as the perfect social centerpiece: everyone who peruses it wants to then talk about it. Full disclosure I didn't actually order this book from Amazon. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and… by Shea Serrano Paperback $18.50 In stock. The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed Publisher: Abrams Image Length: 240 pages Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. 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