- Paperback: 182 pages
- Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; 1 edition (October 8, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0810989212
- ISBN-13: 978-0810989214
Although rap music is famous for its ingenuity, double entendres and
clever turns of phrase, until now no one has attempted to collect rap
lyrics into an organised compendium. Enter UNDERSTAND RAP, a very funny
pop-cultural reference book based on the website of the same name, which
precisely explains all the confusing terms and lyrics used in rap songs
in a language even the most un-hip person can understand. The result is
a book with breakout potential that's both entertaining and highly
informative. The juxtaposition of dry, academic manner with Hip Hop
terminology in UNDERSTAND RAP frequently lends itself to ironic comedy
gold. For example: Lyric: "been servin' since you was doin' the runnin'
man" Explanation: My experience selling drugs began long ago, while you
were still concerning yourself with immature things like doing goofy
dances where you look like you're running in place. (From Song:
Rubberband Man on Album: Trap Muzik by Artist: T.I.) Understand Rap
features hip hop artists of all names, colours, and creeds and organise
their lyrics into the following categories: Cars, Money, Drugs/Alcohol,
People, Places, Fashion, Crime/Weapons, Insults, Skills/Pride and
Sex/Relationships.
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