In My Remaining Years | 
pickThis collection of personal essays by former rapper turned comedian Jean Grae released back in March didn't get the attention it deserved imo. I love memoirs, but it's nice to get away from a chronological life story and dive deep into a variety of influential life experiences. We get to hear what her childhood was like after immigrating from South Africa, the trials of having a tough to pronounce name (not 'Jean Grae' at the time obviously)...👇
Billypar ...and what it was like to grow up in the Chelsea hotel, a fact that seems incredible given its fame, but to her was just home. And then there are other essays that have interesting insights into what it's like to get older and still try to maintain friendships and build a community. The essays are often very funny, and as a bonus, the audio book will often add sound effects to some of the more fantastical daydreams she veers into. 1w
Billypar Adding #TuesdayTunes given her musical history: she is one of my favorite rappers: you should check her out if you haven't already. 1w
The_Book_Ninja I remember her, I wondered where she had gone. I didn‘t buy any of her solo joints but she guests on a few I do own such as Spinna, The Roots and Masta Ace. I think Bahamadia is probably my fave. 1w
Billypar @The_Book_Ninja I love The Roots and Bahamadia, but don't know Spinna and Masta Ace - I'll have to check them out. Jean Grae's final album in 2018 was with her then husband Quelle Chris, who is another favorite of mine. That album, 'Everything's Fine', is fantastic all the way through. And you pretty much can't go wrong with anything in her catalogue. 7d