# Decoded

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- Book: [Decoded](https://www.bookquiver.com/jay-z/decoded) ([Decoded.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jay-z/decoded.md))
- Authors: [Jay-Z](https://www.bookquiver.com/jay-z)
- Publisher: virgin_digital
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-07-5354-615-4
- Published: 2010-12-14
- Language: en_GB
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Updated with 3 new songs, this is the intimate, first-person chronicle of the life and work of Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in Brooklyn's notorious Marcy Projects, now known to many as the greatest rapper alive. Told through lyrics, images and personal narrative, Decoded shares the story of Jay-Z's life through the 10 codes that define him, giving an unparalleled insight into his background, influences and the artistic process that shapes his work. Each chapter features a highly personal narrative section followed by a visually captivating selection of his most famous and provocative lyrics underlining the chapter's themes, along with Jay-Z's own 'decoding' of each lyric, uncovering the wordplay and stories behind the song. This is a brilliant insight into the art and poetry of hip-hop, as well as the life of one of the genre's greatest artists.