The Rap Year Book - by Shea Serrano (Paperback)

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About the Book This book "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 ... discussing, debating, and deconstructing the most important rap song year by 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"--Amazon.com. Book Synopsis New York Times Bestseller! Washington Post Bestseller! Pitchfork Book Club selection! From Sugarhill Gang to NWA to Biggie to Kanye, The Rap…