Autobiography jay z
Autobiography jay z
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Decoded (memoir)
Book by Jay Z
Decoded is the autobiography and memoir of rapper Jay-Z, published by Random House and released November 16, on hardcover and November 1, on paperback.[1] The book combines lyrics, their explanations, anecdotes, reflections, and autobiographical information.
Jay-Z explains three reasons he wanted to write the book; it being a case for hip-hop lyrics as poetry, tells a generational story turned into powerful experiences, and revolved as a story everyone can relate to.[2]
Summary
Narrative
The book follows very rough chronological order, while switching from current stories to Jay-Z's story of growing up in the Marcy Projects.
The autobiographical portion focuses on growing up in poverty which led to him to drug dealing during the crack epidemic, fights, and a need to share the hustlers story during the beginnings in rap. His reflections on those harsh times shaped who he is and how artists are shaped by such experience