Although rap music is famous for its ingenuity double entendres & clever turns of phrase until now no one has attempted to collect rap lyrics into an organised compendium. Enter UNDERSTAND RAP a very funny pop-cultural reference book based on the website of the same name which precisely explains all the confusing terms & lyrics used in rap songs in a language even the most un-hip person can underst&. The result is a book with breakout potential thats both entertaining & highly informative. The juxtaposition of dry academic manner with Hip Hop terminology in UNDERSTAND RAP frequently lends itself to ironic comedy gold. For example: Lyric: been servin since you was doin the runnin man" Explanation: My experience selling drugs began long ago while you were still concerning yourself with immature things like doing goofy dances where you look like youre running in place. (From Song: Rubberband Man on Album: Trap Muzik by Artist: T.I.) Understand Rap features hip hop artists of all names colours & creeds & organise their lyrics into the following categories: Cars Money Drugs/ Alcohol People Places Fashion Crime/ Weapons Insults Skills/ Pride & Sex/ Relationships."