George the Poet Track Record: Me, Music, & the War on Blackness : THE

Out now The groundbreaking memoir by acclaimed rapper and podcast host, George the PoetWINNER OF THE PEABODY AWARDMpangas book goes on to paint a picture of contemporary Black life as inextricable from history. GuardianFull of conviction and integrity Observer Track Record is a mighty powerful and arresting read. Buzz Magazine Our music is the ghost of our freedom and, as anybody whos ever lost someone will tell you, a ghost can sometimes be the one thing keeping you going. Born to Ugandan parents on the St Raphaels Estate in Neasden, northwest London, George has always been an ambitious storyteller. Influenced by his hometown, George started MCing , and eventually found his voice in poetry and with it an avenue for change. Track Record Me, Music, and the War on Blackness sheds light on Georges upbringing and artistic career. He looks back at his education, his time at university, and his beginnings as a musician. We are given an insight into the forces that have shaped him and the stories he chooses to tell. As with Georges other work, Track Record goes beyond the traditional memoir and takes the reader on a journey throughout history. George dives deep into the complexities of the economy and interrogates the legacy of colonialism. He reflects on music and its power as a political force how it can be a catalyst for social power and economic change. By weaving a story that is both personal and political, George delivers an incredibly powerful and unique perspective on... | George the Poet Track Record: Me, Music, & the War on Blackness : THE