An NPR Best Books of 2019
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars. Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s female artists. 
For far too long, women in hip-hop have been relegated to the shadows, viewed as the designated “First Lady” thrown a contract, a pawn in some beef, or even worse. But as Kathy Iandoli makes clear, the reality is very different. Today, hip-hop is dominated by successful women such as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, yet there are scores of female artists whose influence continues to resonate. 
God Save the Queens pays tribute to the women of hip-hop—from the early work of Roxanne Shante, to hitmakers like Queen Latifah and Missy Elliot, to the superstars of today. Exploring issues of gender, money, sexuality, violence, body image, feuds, objectification and more, God Save the Queens is an important and monumental work of music journalism that at last gives these influential female artists the respect they have long deserved.

God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

Arts & Photography

Iandoli, Kathy

Music

Dey Street Books

An NPR Best Book of the Year 
"Without God Save the Queens, it is possible that the contributions of dozens of important female hip-hop artists who have sold tens of millions of albums, starred in monumental films, and influenced the direction of the culture would continue to go unrecognized." —AllHipHop.com 
Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.\nEvery history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s female artists. 
For far too long, women in hip-hop have been relegated to the shadows, viewed as the designated “First Lady” thrown a contract, a pawn in some beef, or even worse. But as Kathy Iandoli makes clear, the reality is very different. Today, hip-hop is dominated by successful women such as Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, yet there are scores of female artists whose influence continues to resonate. 
God Save the Queens pays tribute to the women of hip-hop—from the early work of Roxanne Shante, to hitmakers like Queen Latifah and Missy Elliot, to the superstars of today. Exploring issues of gender, money, sexuality, violence, body image, feuds, objectification and more, God Save the Queens is an important and monumental work of music journalism that at last gives these influential female artists the respect they have long deserved.

A stunningly illustrated oracle deck featuring 52 of hip-hop’s most influential queens (from Lauryn Hill to Megan Thee Stallion) serving as compass points for spiritual growth and portals to guidance and meditation—from the author of God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop\nWomen have been the backbone of hip-hop since its earliest inception. Along with perseverance and creativity, they possess a spiritual and metaphysical presence. These female creators have a profound potency that makes them the perfect symbols for an oracle deck to help you address a question or set your intention for the day.\nThe fifty-two artists included—from MC Lyte, Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, and Lil’ Kim to Beyoncé, Missy Elliott, Cardi B, and Nicki Minaj—are hip-hop’s oracles, now immortalized from tape deck to card deck. Veteran music journalist and certified oracle reader Kathy Iandoli matched each queen with an appropriate symbol, based on her decades of experience interviewing (and befriending) iconic artists, past and present. Rendered in the bold, colorful, pop art–style portraiture of artist Monica Ahanonu on sturdy, oversized cards with rounded corners, these DJs, MCs, and singers will guide you the same way they’ve blazed trails from the underground to the mainstream since day one.

The Hip-Hop Queens Oracle Deck: A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook: Oracle Cards

Humor & Entertainment

Puzzles & Games

Clarkson/Potter

Create your own blueprint for creativity in the pages of this journal pulsing with the style and flavor of hip-hop's beats, rhymes, and life--designed by an award-winning music journalist, writing professor, and media coach. The classic feel of your composition notebook, upscaled to align with your luxe and literary aspirations: Get Your Mind Write is a free-flowing, hip-hop-nuanced journal with room for writing casual notes and beginning your own literary masterpieces. Along with light-hearted prompts and listicles, Get Your Mind Write also&nbsp;features prompts inspiring you to make art while listening to your favorite tracks and others inviting you to write pieces using as many of the words printed on the page as possible.&nbsp;And as hip-hop celebrates fifty years, Iandoli invites serious examination of its ethos, with prompts like, "In what ways has the 'hustle harder' mantra supported your growth? In what ways has it held you back, or proven to be an obstacle more than a resource?"&nbsp; Drawing on her expertise media coaching up-and-coming musicians, Iandoli offers ways to dig deep and mine the emotional and mental depths that give rise to great art--and strong bars. Get Your Mind Write places the power of the pen in the writer's hands--a tool for personal growth and deeper self-understanding that helps you channel your love of the music and culture into your own lyrics.

Get Your Mind Write.: A World-Class Wreck-It Journal

Meals are perhaps the most important aspect of prison life. They keep inmates alive, both physically and emotionally, as mess halls and common areas provide a level of social interaction in an otherwise lonely situation. Albert "Prodigy" Johnson served three and a half years in prison, and during that time his focus was on his health—an almost impossible feat behind bars, where many inmates often enter the prison system healthy, but leave with diabetes and hypertension. Commissary Kitchen provides a deeper perspective of what it's like to consume meals in prison. While recipes are provided, Prodigy and co-writer Kathy Iandoli also tell various anecdotes about situations in prison involving food. Meal prep in prison is very limited, so while this work appeals to anyone who has served time or is curious about prison life, it also speaks to those who prepare food with limited access to various cooking luxuries (such as college students in dorms). While the work is informational, above all it humanizes the prison experience in a way that has never been done before.
Albert "Prodigy" Johnson is a multi-platinum recording artist and member of the legendary hip-hop duo Mobb Deep. In 2006, Prodigy was arrested for gun possession and served a three-year prison term. In 2011, he released his first memoir, the critically-acclaimed My Infamous Life. Since then, Prodigy has continued to release both solo projects and albums through Mobb Deep, touring worldwide. When he isn't touring, Prodigy is traveling the United States, lecturing at venues like MIT about the prison system and offering insight on changing the quality of inmates' lives.
Kathy Iandoli is a critically-acclaimed journalist and author. Her work has appeared in publications such as Pitchfork, VICE, Maxim, Cosmopolitan, the Village Voice, Rolling Stone, Billboard, and many others.

Commissary Kitchen

Biographies & Memoirs

Johnson, Albert "Prodigy"

Arts & Literature

Infamous Books

Product Description 
Can I Mix You A Drink? is a high-end liquor guide inspired by Grammy Award-winning Platinum artist T-Pain's hit songs, blending innovative drinks with humorous anecdotes that only T-Pain can deliver.\nIn 2007, "rappa ternt sanga" 
T-Pain released his hit single " 
Can I Buy U A Drank (Shawty Snappin')," propelling the artist to mainstream royalty. Since then, the Tallahassee, Florida native has secured his position as 
one of the most successful and diverse 
hip-hop artists in the world. It all started, really, with a 
song about liquor. T-Pain's extensive career has been 
punctuated by libations. It's been a part of his music, his business acumen (having secured a number of 
ambassador deals with liquor brands like 
Jose Cuervo), and his overall persona. Now, T-Pain brings his love of mixology and music in book form, titled 
Can I Mix You A Drink? Working with 
Mixologist 
Maxwell Britten, former 
Bar Director to Brooklyn's 
James Beard Award Winning Maison Premiere, T-Pain sets cocktails to music. Each drink has been carefully 
curated to reflect a sentiment from one of his 
hit songs. Drink by drink, T-Pain explores levels of 
new flavors (and potencies) to create a work that can be used for parties, local bars, pre-gaming 
before the club, or even just a 
quiet night at home. It's nearly impossible not to hear T-Pain's 
music and 
sense of humor as you read through the 
black and gold pages. Each drink is uniquely curated and titled after a T-Pain song. Considering T-Pain is known for unorthodox mixes in his music, expect the same from his drinks, along with some 
classic cocktails modified by T-Pain himself. The book is woven together with 
anecdotes from T-Pain about his 
life and lessons while inebriated, offering an 
irresistibly hilarious take on a mixology book experience. The 
faux leather hard cover is laced in 
gold foil with an 
embossed monogram of T-Pain himself, and each glossy page brings 
high-end drink photography that matches the caliber of the drink recipes. Whether you're a fan of T-Pain or a fan of drink-making, 
Can I Mix You A Drink? is the cocktail book for you. 
 Review 
• "takes great care in offering a variety of upscale alcoholic beverages and their detailed methodologies within its jet-black pages." 
SLATE 
 • "carries the whiff of memoir, using drinking as a lens for T-Pain to share his story and trace how his relationship with alcohol developed in parallel with his career." 
HIGH SNOBIETY\n• "an exploration of new flavors to create delicious, unconventional recipes that can be used for parties, pre-games, or a quiet night in." 
BILLBOARD\n• “funny, unpretentious takes on cocktails...Not only would I let T-Pain buy me a drank, but he can certainly mix me one too.” 
NYLON • “For any fan of T-Pain ....this is the perfect opportunity to get a sip of his world. The book combines new and classic recipes, so it works for novices and experts alike.” 
THRILLIST\n• “blends music making and drink making in “Can I Mix You a Drink?” ... from the slick black pages.” 
THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION\n• "beautifully photographed, hit-filled cocktail guide is the perfect vehicle." 
FOREWORD REVIEWS\n• “ 
something different and, .... an opportunity for artistic synergy.” GRUBSTREET\n• “It's nearly impossible not to hear T-Pain's music as you read through the drinks and their unique combinations and names.” 
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW\n• “By the end, you'll have gained some insights into T-Pain.. he really just wants you to have a drink, be cool, and enjoy yourself. 
URBAN DADDY 
 About the Author \n• 
T-Pain is a 
Grammy Award winning multi-Platinum recording artist, actor, and entrepreneur. Born Faheem Rasheed Najm, T-Pain has 
sold over 50 million records, 
won six Grammy Awards, and released seven albums. In 2019, T-Pain became the first winner of 
The Masked Singer, as the Tallahassee, Florida native aimed to show the world he was much more than the perfecter of Auto-Tune. T-Pain is also a 
brand a

Can I Mix You a Drink?: Can I Mix You a Drink?: T-Pain's Guide to Mixology A Cocktail Recipe Book with 50+ Creative Mixed Drinks for At-Home Bartenders

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

T-PAIN

Beverages & Wine

Kingston Imperial

Foreword by Roddy Ricch The Trap Kitchen franchise turns toward mixology with a comprehensive and creative guide to street cocktails, as this legendary culinary duo puts their spin on time-honored drinks on the go. Elevate your book collection: Premium Svepa black faux leather cover, featuring intricate sculpture embossing for an exquisite, high-quality appearance. It's been four years since chefs Malachi "Spank" Jenkins and Roberto "News" Smith transformed their pop-up franchise Trap Kitchen into a book series. 2018's Trap Kitchen: Bangin' Recipes From Compton became a culinary favorite with 2022's Trap Kitchen: Mac'N All Over The World proving equally as impactful. The gang members turned infamous culinary duo have had a steady rise in the cooking world and are now geared to take over mixology. TRAP KITCHEN: THE ART OF STREET COCKTAILS takes the time-honored culture of street cocktails and brings a Trap Kitchen twist, using favored libations and regional vernacular to create a one-of-a-kind experience. The pandemic has only heightened the desire for drinks on the go, so The Art of Street Cocktails provides flavorful drinks that can be mixed, matched, and bottled, bringing the party everywhere you go. The Art of Street Cocktails includes creative mixes like the minty, rum cocktail Hulk Smash to a pineapple coconut flavored Trap Kitchen Cocktail, a nod to Trap Kitchen's most famous pineapple chicken dish. TRAP KITCHEN: THE ART OF STREET COCKTAILS is more than just a drink guide for mobile mixology. It's sending a strong nod to a social, urban, and regional tradition of making new mixes for the casual cocktail fan while keeping the innovation of Trap Kitchen alive with every sip.

Trap Kitchen: The Art of Street Cocktails: (Cocktail Crafting, Street-Style Mixology, Creative Drink Blends, Home Bartender Recipes)

Jenkins, Malachi

Smith, Roberto

FOR FANS OF WISE GUY & GOMORRAH - 
THE KING OF NEW YORK is the story of how one gangster makes it his life goal (and obsession) to dominate across all affiliations of organized crime to achieve the most desired title: The King Of New York.\nFor nearly 50 years, the mafia has existed in the underbelly of New York City, where the heart of organized crime originated. For Jimmy Martello, the mafia is a way of life. However, young Jimmy inherits both an honor and a duty that he didn’t sign up for, when both his father and his grandfather are simultaneously murdered, leaving Jimmy as the heir, or in mafia speak, the Don. While Jimmy is no stranger to navigating his Brooklyn streets, he’s clueless on how to move like a Don, make money like a Don, and kill like a Don. He learns the latter of the lessons when his uncle is released from prison, and is hoping to dominate New York City as a new kind of drug dealing kingpin, annihilating everyone in his way, including his nephew. The only way for Jimmy to fight back is to align with some of the most nefarious crime families and gangs, including securing top alliances with the notorious Russian Mob, the Yakuza, the Cartel, and the Black Mafia Family. The mafia calls it the Don, the streets call it all city, but for Jimmy Martello his mission is clear: to become the King of New York. The King of New York is an action packed novel, including elements of both fiction and true crime, a must read for anyone fascinated by the ins and outs of the mafia or those looking for an intensely animated read.--

King of New York: A New Mafia Tale

Literature & Fiction

Dramas & Plays

T-Pain's Ultimate Drinking Card Game for Adults (Adult Drinking Game, Party Card Game, Cocktail Challenges, Group Fun Night) T-Pain first mastered the art of mixology with his cocktail book, 'Can I Mix You A Drink?'. Now, he shares the Remix-an ideal gift that's perfect for dialing up the fun at your next party, hangout, or as a unique addition to your adult game collection. This ultimate adult drinking card game is designed to elevate any party, gathering, or social event, making it a standout addition to game night essentials. Starting with 7 cards each, players aim to mix, remix, and drink their way to zero cards. The 87-card deck, brimming with T-Pain's iconic musical themes, includes cocktail recipe ingredients and fun game modifiers. Easy to learn and play, it's ideal for party enthusiasts, adult game nights, social icebreakers, and music fans. Players engage in a lively mix of strategy and chance, with each card play inching them closer to the victory cry of 'Remix!'-signifying the end of the game. 'Can I Remix You A Drink?' is more than just a game; it's an entertaining experience, promising a night filled with laughter, engaging moments, and light-hearted fun. Perfect for enhancing parties, pre-game activities, or casual evenings, this game is the ideal gifting choice for adults and a must-have in any adult's party game repertoire. A quintessential choice for adults seeking entertainment with a twist, it's a top pick for anyone looking for creative party games, easy-to-play card games, and unique gifts for music and cocktail lovers.

Can I Remix You A Drink? T-Pain's Ultimate Party Drinking Card Game for Adults: (Adult Drinking Game, Party Card Game, Cocktail Challenges, Group Fun Night) (Can I Mix You a Drink?)

Trap Kitchen is back with a nod to their Jamaican heritage, fusing Caribbean cuisine with their signature Trap Kitchen sensibilities and flavors.\nGet ready to ignite your taste buds and embark on a culinary escapade with "Trap Kitchen: Wah Gwan? Jamaican Cookbook." This electrifying masterpiece takes the essence of Trap Kitchen's undeniable cool and infuses it with the irresistible flavors of Jamaican cuisine.\nWithin the captivating pages of "Wah Gwan?" (meaning "What's going on?" and the universal greeting in Jamaica), a whirlwind journey through the heart and soul of the island awaits. Prepare to be astounded with over 60 recipes, steeped in centuries of history and culture, as they unleash a sensory explosion that will leave you breathless. Indulge in innovative takes on beloved classics like the mind-blowing Goat Head Soup, the succulent Oxtail that melts in your mouth, the iconic Ackee & Saltfish, and the fiery and addictive Jerk Chicken. But this is just the beginning—brace yourself for an adventure that will take you deep into the heart of Jamaican culinary traditions.

Trap Kitchen: Wah Gwaan: Jamaican Cookbook

Cooking Education & Reference

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Books by Iandoli, Kathy

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God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

God Save the Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

The Hip-Hop Queens Oracle Deck: A 52-Card Deck and Guidebook: Oracle Cards

Get Your Mind Write.: A World-Class Wreck-It Journal

Commissary Kitchen

Can I Mix You a Drink?: Can I Mix You a Drink?: T-Pain's Guide to Mixology A Cocktail Recipe Book with 50+ Creative Mixed Drinks for At-Home Bartenders

Trap Kitchen: The Art of Street Cocktails: (Cocktail Crafting, Street-Style Mixology, Creative Drink Blends, Home Bartender Recipes)

King of New York: A New Mafia Tale

Can I Remix You A Drink? T-Pain's Ultimate Party Drinking Card Game for Adults: (Adult Drinking Game, Party Card Game, Cocktail Challenges, Group Fun Night) (Can I Mix You a Drink?)

Trap Kitchen: Wah Gwaan: Jamaican Cookbook