The Rap Yearbook

Fri, 01/22/2016 - 12:35pm by manz

The Rap Yearbook is a New York Times Best Selling book that features the most important rap song from every year since 1979, discussed, debated and deconstructed! This is not to be confused with the "best" rap song each year, which the author denotes early on.

The text is funny and accessible, the illustrations of the rappers are spot-on, and a smattering of diagrams and infographics offer witty sidebars and such great tidbits about the artists. I had a great time listening to the songs referenced as I went along. The book is written by Shea Serrano, with illustrations by Arturo Torres and a foreword by Ice-T. A definite read for fans of music history and or hip-hop.