--- product_id: 48619426 title: "The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed" price: "AR$111227" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48619426-the-rap-year-book-the-most-important-rap-song-from store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Deep dive into rap culture & artist stories Tracks rap hits yearly since 1979 Includes quizzes & infographics The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed **Price:** AR$111227 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Own the soundtrack of generations — one legendary rap track at a time! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed - **How much does it cost?** AR$111227 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48619426-the-rap-year-book-the-most-important-rap-song-from) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Chronicle the Evolution:** Explore the most iconic rap song from every year since rap’s inception in 1979, capturing the genre’s rise and cultural impact. - • **Cultural & Historical Insight:** Beyond music, uncover the stories behind the artists, major feuds, and social issues that shaped hip-hop’s legacy. - • **Expertly Researched & Entertaining:** Shea Serrano’s witty narrative blends humor, personal anecdotes, and authoritative sources for a compelling read. - • **Engaging Visuals & Interactive Content:** Quizzes, lyric maps, infographics, and portraits make every page a dynamic experience, perfect for both casual readers and hardcore fans. - • **Perfect Gift for the Millennial Music Buff:** A must-have collectible for anyone who wants to stay connected to the roots and evolution of rap culture. ## Overview The Rap Year Book is a meticulously researched and visually rich guide that highlights the most important rap song from every year since 1979. Authored by Shea Serrano, it combines cultural history, artist biographies, and interactive elements like quizzes and infographics to offer an engaging exploration of hip-hop’s evolution and influence. ## Description The Rap Year Book takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap as a genre became recognised as part of music’s 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 and safety, to 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 takes an in-depth look at the last thirty-five years of the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Complete with quizzes, infographics, lyric maps, hilarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and the occasional rebuttal essay by other prominent music writers, The Rap Year Book is both a narrative and illustrated guide to some of the most iconic and influential songs ever created under the umbrella of rap music. Serrano cites a variety of sources to form his arguments including biographies, magazines and documentaries, as well as his own experiences growing up at a time when hip-hop was becoming a prevalent force in the music industry. With its all-encompassing look at the ups and downs of rap music, and the landmark songs that are its tent-poles, this book will be perfect for anyone who is a fan of the genre. Review: Great book! Definitely a great gift! - Bought this book as I am a big hip hop fan and a fan of autobiographies and learning the meaning behind songs. This book blends all three in a really succinct and fun way. The stories are sometimes enlightening, sometimes funny but always informative. I have learned loads about some of my favourite artists I didn't know about before! The artwork in this book is also great and the layout on the pages is so well thought out. Honesty, couldn't improve on this book! You can read this book in one go or pick it up periodically and still enjoy it because of the way it is organised. This would make a great Christmas or Birthday present for a loved one who is a fan of the genre, or a fan of music! Probably the best purchase of 2019 for me!! Review: Engaging, humorous and well-researched! - Great book with a lot of humour, personal stories, guest entries and engaging graphics. Bought for my boyfriend - who loved it! - and ended up reading a fair bit myself, due to the engaging style. It is not a light book either - well-researched and covers more genres than hip hop and overall music history. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 42,441 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 12 in Rapper Biographies 15 in Rap Music 113 in Music History & Criticism (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,731 Reviews | ## Images ![The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ybtVKe8HL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! Definitely a great gift! *by S***Y on 15 December 2019* Bought this book as I am a big hip hop fan and a fan of autobiographies and learning the meaning behind songs. This book blends all three in a really succinct and fun way. The stories are sometimes enlightening, sometimes funny but always informative. I have learned loads about some of my favourite artists I didn't know about before! The artwork in this book is also great and the layout on the pages is so well thought out. Honesty, couldn't improve on this book! You can read this book in one go or pick it up periodically and still enjoy it because of the way it is organised. This would make a great Christmas or Birthday present for a loved one who is a fan of the genre, or a fan of music! Probably the best purchase of 2019 for me!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging, humorous and well-researched! *by T***A on 23 May 2016* Great book with a lot of humour, personal stories, guest entries and engaging graphics. Bought for my boyfriend - who loved it! - and ended up reading a fair bit myself, due to the engaging style. It is not a light book either - well-researched and covers more genres than hip hop and overall music history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good *by C***R on 30 July 2025* Seems good. My brother actually started reading it- thats saying something. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed - Can't Stop Won't Stop (Young Adult Edition): A Hip-Hop History - The Hip Hop Wars: What We Talk About When We Talk About Hip Hop--and Why It Matters --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48619426-the-rap-year-book-the-most-important-rap-song-from](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/48619426-the-rap-year-book-the-most-important-rap-song-from) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-10-03*