'The Rap Year Book' Is the Hip-Hop History Book You Need

The Rap Year Book: The Most Important Rap Song From Every Year Since 1979, Discussed, Debated, and Deconstructed is a one worth adding to your collection.

The new book schools you on hip-hop history by breaking down the most significant moments for the genre since 1979. Author Shea Serrano determines the most important song for each year, presenting his choices with the help of prominent music writers, through hilarious and entertaining discussion and debates.

The book also features an in-depth look at the issues surrounding rap, from problems concerning race to famous rapper feuds, spanning from the East to West coast. Infographics, lyric maps, short essays, and a foreword written by Ice-T, help further tell the stories of the influential rap scene.

According to the description, "It's like Kanye's verse on 'Put On,' except it's a book."

You can pick up your copy when it drops on Oct. 13 or pre-order it now on Amazon.