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  1. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 17, 2021
    This will be starting in the next few weeks, but I wanted to give everyone time get a copy of the book.

    This book is well worth it for a physical copy because of all the graphics and illustrations, but please let me know if you need a digital copy and I can provide it.

    The Rap Year Book by Shea Serrano
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    How many of you would be interested? I don't have any concrete plans for how exactly this would work yet, I'm just gauging general interest first. I know that @Jimelej @jankland expressed interest.

    But a few thoughts on how it:
    -Would be super low-key/casual, cuz I want it to be fun/interesting and not feel like homework.
    -I'd probably highlight a few topics/questions each time but no need to write an essay (unless you want to lol). If you wanna just read along with everyone that's fine too.
    -People would also have the floor to ask questions/highlight pieces they thought were cool or want to know more about.
    -I'd provide a (free) digital copy to everyone (but of course you're free to buy a physical if you want to)
    -I think it would be cool to start with something to do with super early hip-hop (1970s-early 80s), cuz I didn't know much about this era beyond the basics until I actively sought out information about it.

    Definitely down for suggestions for how this could work as well!

    @Staff @CreativeCouncil
     
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  2. Sav Stanfield
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    Sav Stanfield

    Apr 18, 2021
    I'm reading like 10 books at the same time right now but h--- yeah I'd be down for this. I've never really delved into rap literature besides for online stuff. I'd be interested.
     
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  3. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 27, 2021
    Quote and/or like this post if you need a digital copy and I'll set up a group DM.

    (Gonna make a proper announcement for it all once I take care of some other stuff and get things set up)
     
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    icecube West Coast is the Best Coast

    Apr 18, 2021
    I'm not reading in Polish
     
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  5. icecube
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    icecube West Coast is the Best Coast

    Apr 18, 2021
    Sounds like something I would absolutely love to do. But in reality, I prob just won't have the time.

    Work (when I'm back to work anyway), travel and 2 young children gives me about 5hrs a week of "me" time.
     
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  6. Antman
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    Antman No Cap

    Apr 17, 2021
    I’m with it but no Eminem books
     
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  7. Ordinary Joel
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    Ordinary Joel Happiness begins when selfishness ends

    Apr 17, 2021
    h--- yeah. This'll be the motivation I need to start reading again. All for this and think it'll be great to learn more about our beloved genre
     
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  8. Yeez
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    Yeez Speak a little Chinese for 'Em Derek!

    Apr 17, 2021
    Would we be doing hip hop books? Like The Way I Am, E.A.R.L, Decoded, etc.
     
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    1999

    Apr 17, 2021
    noname type beat

    and yes lets do it
     
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  10. icecube
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    icecube West Coast is the Best Coast

    Apr 27, 2021
    I'll go with the digital whilst I'm deciding whether or not to buy fully.oney still right whilst I'm still not working.
     
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  11. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 19, 2021
    Has great illustrations and infographics:
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  12. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 19, 2021
    Actually, this might be a better starting point because CSWS can be a little dry.

    The Rap Year Book teaches a solid amount of early rap history and is easily digestible because it's broken into one song per chapter. Kinda tells the story of hip-hop up through 2014. The only issue is that it isn't available as audiobook and wouldn't really make sense to listen to it (if you look inside you'll see why)—but I think this would be easy to read a few chapters a week for even if you have a busy life.
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    Tone Riggz There's No Cure For Being A C*nt

    Apr 17, 2021
    I could suggest some good ones but I procrastinate too much with reading.
     
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    Winter Super Comfy

    Apr 17, 2021
    I’d be down, always in for new s--- to read
     
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    jankland In My Cringe Arc.

    Apr 17, 2021
    I think this would be a really good idea for people like me who have the intention to learn more about all eras of hip hop and music in general
     
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  16. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 27, 2021
    Dope, I sent a link!

    As far as rap books go tho, this one is well worth getting a physical copy imo, just cuz the layout and illustrations are so clean.
     
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 27, 2021
    Also, if you or anyone in this thread wants to go ahead and buy the book, go ahead and do it now cuz we're gonna do this one:
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  18. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 27, 2021
    Just need to work a few things out!
     
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  19. icecube
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    icecube West Coast is the Best Coast

    Apr 26, 2021
    @Donkey Kong Country any further thoughts on this? In genuinely really interested to try this.
     
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  20. DKC
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    DKC shortygonletmecrush

    Apr 19, 2021
    Sounds like there's enough interest here to warrant possibly moving forward—I only say possibly because I only wanna start it if I'm certain I'll have time to keep things consistent. I'ma need to think on some things.

    If you're interested in helping/have suggestions for the way it would work/have suggestions for books plz reach out!
     
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