Decoded by Jay-Z

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Decoded is billed as rapper Jay-Z's annotated lyrics. In reality, it's a whip-smart, beautifully written memoir that will give you insight into everything from what made the 90s hi p hop scene tick to urban planning and economics in the US, all in the form of a memoir of one of the world's most successful music celebrities. The annotated lyrics are well-chosen, and interspersed with narrative passages and photos they make this one of the best contemporary music memoirs out there. Jay-Z's percussive, poetic energy and ghostwriter dream hampton's powerful literary chops combine for a page-turning book. Now go and brush your shoulders off. Show more