Author

Contributions

  • Torres, Arturo, illustrator - Contributor
  • Ice-T (Musician), writer of foreword - Contributor

Publication

2015 - Abrams Image, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

59,750 words, Guess

Page Count

239 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC782.421649
  • LCCML3531 .S477 2015
  • LCCML3531

Alternate Titles

  • Rap yearbook

Description

"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. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music--from artists' backgrounds to issues of race, the rise of hip-hop, and the struggles among its major players--both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers, and show stoppers, The Rap Year Book is an in-depth look at the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Complete with infographics, lyric maps, hilarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and short essays by other prominent music writers, The Rap Year Book is both a narrative and illustrated guide to the most iconic and influential rap songs ever created." -- Publisher's description

Subjects

Other Editions

  • The rap year book: the most important rap song from every year since 1979, discussed, debated, and deconstructedAbrams Image2015-01-01

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