Narratives is a book written by the rapper Akala. Written in 2019, the book is partially a memoir and a statement/analysis of race and class, and the various historical eras and subsequent impact on contemporary British society. The book explores the Britains colonial past and how contemporary British society is inherently linked to the British Empire. This is reflected in British society, mainly through how perceptions of race, class and conflicts play out. He uses his personal experience to explain the impact of these societal constructs on the working-class and minority groups. In particular, he examines the impact of diaspora music.