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Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness
- THE REVOLUTIONARY MEMOIR FROM THE UK'S MOST CREATIVE VOICE
- Narrated by: George the Poet
- Length: 9 hrs and 20 mins
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Summary
The ground-breaking memoir by acclaimed rapper and podcast host, George the Poet
'When Grime became the soundtrack to our lives, it gave a voice to the hustle. We were all looking for money, but it was deeper than that; we were looking for a future.'
George the Poet knows better than anybody the importance of understanding your surroundings.
Born to Ugandan parents on the St Raphael's Estate in Neasden, north-west London, George Mpanga has always been aware of his community. It was both his teacher and his inspiration - giving him the language, the experiences, and the skills to become the person he is today.
In Track Record, George unveils the power dynamics that shape our world, shedding light on the forces that restrict Black creativity and put limits on Black excellence. By interrogating the history of colonialism and exploring capitalism's racist legacy, George offers a fresh perspective on the world around us.
Delving into the music scene and iconic films from his childhood, as well as crucial political and economic moments in history, this book provides the backstory of where we are today.
Honest, thought-provoking, and passionate, Track Record is a ground-breaking memoir by one of the UK's most unique voices.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-24
Very informative
Very informative from both a micro and macro point of view. The transition from liberalism to radicalism was also very profound but I guess in the post grad, listeners will hear more on these practical solutions
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- TheReviewsChickUK
- 02-05-24
A critical book for our historical and contemporary times
Part memoir, part historiography, part UK grime music discography and mostly a demand for revolutionary thought, understanding and action. George Mpanga takes the listener on a journey through aspects of his life and skillfully uses his experiences to elucidate how historical harms and violence are still present in our contemporary context. Filled with moments that transcend a range of emotions, this audio book will cause the listener to pause it and take time to reflect on just how salient his analysis is. I was really pleased that it was read by the author himself. I found this audiobook to be outstanding and I will definitely be returning to it and recommending it to my university students.
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- Anne
- 22-05-24
An absolute MUST read!!
An amazing, engaging and very insightful book.
It gave me much food for thought.
I really appreciated all the references to other books which are now on my 'to read' list.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-06-24
Moved beyond words
This book is the book I didn’t know I needed to read in this moment. It has changed me. My parenting, educating and existing has changed. Thank you George for sharing your awakening. For documenting the journey of piecing together all the chapters in your life and creating the chapters in this book. I felt so seen in a way I never really have in literature. As an 80’s baby Londoner of Jamaican heritage there was nostalgia, but deep truth in the reckoning as I also entered into the world of work and then the deep realisation of what I didn’t know. The learning never stops, but I’m so grateful for this moment, for your words and for your commitment to liberation for all.
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- loretta
- 24-06-24
Powerful
A deep dive into how capitalism plays its part on black music. Learnt so many things throughout this book, and George’s voice is poetic in itself. A must read
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- YILLAH
- 27-06-24
Amazing insight
Amazing insight into the authors life and times. Absolutely love how the book not only focuses on his story but also how his story was shaped by the industry itself 👏🏾👏🏾
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- Anonymous User
- 09-05-24
Outstanding
Brilliantly insightful, engaging, and captivating insights for a white/asian mixed person living in the UK.
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- Keith
- 30-06-24
thought provoking
I found it challenging to my ideas of being a black liberal and the differences on being a black radical. I'm still figuring it out but I like the fact this book helps me to challenge the validity of my ideas
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- UberNooBee
- 18-05-24
British Black people must read
This is the book I didn’t know I needed. Being black in Britain is complex, beautiful yet fraught with obstacles. Gaining context to why some of the feelings I had that unsettled me being explained was and is a relief. Having someone else articulate those complex feelings and thoughts was quite the release. Books of this nature are meant to bring new concepts to mull over, to consider and to learn and all of these aspects were satisfied. I am so grateful for the voices of artists and thinkers of black culture who speak about what has and continues being done to us and offer suggestions on how things could be different. I would say that anyone who read this book, regardless of ethnicity, has something to both gain and learn. We have to be brave to stand against oppression so that we can all be free, all as in all of us.
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- kate langton
- 21-05-24
Brilliant
Thank you for teaching me so much and recommending further reading. Very humbling and educational. Loved it!
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