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Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness

THE REVOLUTIONARY MEMOIR FROM THE UK'S MOST CREATIVE VOICE

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Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness

By: George the Poet
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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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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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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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Does it again!

This book was incredible
I enjoyed learning more about George and his journey to where he is but also this book awakened me to do more digging into learning more about Africa as I do believe that the history of GB was and always been glossed over

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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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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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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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My best listen this Century. A must listen

I am totally in awe of this amazing k. I was sceptical that I would enjoy such a factual book as I had really struggled with “why I no long talk to whites people about being black”. There are similar themes here but George’s ability to bring all his and his people’s hardships to factual concise reality was amazing. I learnt more about British and European history than school taught me and have been educated and entertained thoroughly. I would recommend this to everyone. A big must read. Having George himself narrate was absolutely invaluable. His passion, his poetry and his frustration could really be felt.

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Outstanding

Brilliantly insightful, engaging, and captivating insights for a white/asian mixed person living in the UK.

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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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A book of political, social and cultural relevance to the UK and the world

This is a book about a young man finding out how he fits into the world. It’s about identity, racism, politics and how our society and economy shape us.

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