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The History of Gangster Rap

From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar, the Rise of a Great American Art Form

by Soren Baker ...

Journalist Soren Baker’s*The History of Gangster Rap* takes a deep dive into this fascinating music subgenre.Foreword by XzibitSixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the film ... Read more

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Journalist Soren Baker’s*The History of Gangster Rap* takes a deep dive into this fascinating music subgenre.Foreword by XzibitSixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the film
... Read more

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Chronicles of the Juice Man

A Memoir

by Juicy J, Soren Baker ...

A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci ManeThe hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by ... Read more

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A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci ManeThe hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by
... Read more

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The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness

by Gucci Mane, Soren Baker ...

From the platinum-selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness—an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement.From Gucci: “I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going ... Read more

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From the platinum-selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness—an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement.From Gucci: “I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book should touch people who are going
... Read more

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Eminem: Album by Album

Inside the life, lyrics and making of a legend

by Soren Baker ...

The definitive, illustrated biography of Eminem told through his era defining albums.Eminem is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Since his rise to fame in the 1990s, he has painted vivid portraits of disenfranchised lives and social injustice, wowing audiences the world over with captivating releases such as Lose Yourself, Stan, and Till I Collapse.From his humble beginnings growing ... Read more

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The definitive, illustrated biography of Eminem told through his era defining albums.Eminem is one of the most influential rappers of all time. Since his rise to fame in the 1990s, he has painted vivid portraits of disenfranchised lives and social injustice, wowing audiences the world over with captivating releases such as Lose Yourself, Stan, and Till I Collapse.From his humble beginnings growing
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Chronicles of the Juice Man

A Memoir

by Juicy J, Soren Baker ...

Narrated by Adam Lazarre-White ...

Unabridged

7 hours 17 min

A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci ManeThe hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by ... Read more

$23.99 USD

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A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci ManeThe hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by
... Read more

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The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness

by Gucci Mane ...

Narrated by Guy Lockard ...

Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

GUCCI MANE READS THE INTRODUCTION!From the platinum-selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness—an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement.From Gucci: “I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book ... Read more

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GUCCI MANE READS THE INTRODUCTION!From the platinum-selling recording artist and New York Times bestselling author of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane comes The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness—an unprecedented look at Gucci Mane’s secrets to success, health, wealth, and self-improvement.From Gucci: “I live by the principles in this book. I wanted to write this book to give you a tool set. This book
... Read more

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History of Gangster Rap, The

From Schoolly D to Kendrick Lamar, the Rise of a Great American Art Form

by Soren Baker, Xzibit ...

Narrated by Soren Baker, James Shippy ...

Unabridged

11 hours 25 min

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film ... Read more

$29.99 USD

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The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film
... Read more

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The Book of Jose

A Memoir

by FAT JOE, Shaheem Reid ...

Narrated by FAT JOE ...

Unabridged

9 hours 53 min

**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph ... Read more

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**Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum–selling artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Fat Joe pulls back the curtain on his larger-than-life persona in this gritty, intimate memoir about growing up in the South Bronx and finding his voice through music.“An adrenaline rush . . . buckle up and lean back.”—Spin**Fat Joe is a hip-hop legend, but this is not a tale of celebrity; it is the story of Joseph
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The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

by Gucci Mane, Neil Martinez-Belkin ...

Narrated by Guy Lockard ...

Unabridged

6 hours 29 min

The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary rapper Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ).For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary life story in his own words. It’s “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex).The platinum-selling trap pioneer began writing this remarkable autobiography while serving time in ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling memoir from legendary rapper Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ).For the first time, Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary life story in his own words. It’s “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex).The platinum-selling trap pioneer began writing this remarkable autobiography while serving time in
... Read more

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Decoded

by Jay-Z ...

Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time.Praise for Decoded“Compelling . . . provocative, evocative . . . Part autobiography, part lavishly illustrated commentary on the author’s own work, Decoded gives the reader a ... Read more

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Decoded is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time.Praise for Decoded“Compelling . . . provocative, evocative . . . Part autobiography, part lavishly illustrated commentary on the author’s own work, Decoded gives the reader a
... Read more
He's Just Not That Into You

The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys

by Greg Behrendt, Liz Tuccillo ...

**He’s Just Not That Into You—based on a popular episode of Sex and the City—is tough love advice for otherwise smart women on how to tell when a guy just doesn’t like them enough, so they can stop wasting time making excuses for a dead-end relationship. It’s the best relationship advice you’ll ever receive.For ages, women have come together over coffee, cocktails, or late-night phone chats to ... Read more

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**He’s Just Not That Into You—based on a popular episode of Sex and the City—is tough love advice for otherwise smart women on how to tell when a guy just doesn’t like them enough, so they can stop wasting time making excuses for a dead-end relationship. It’s the best relationship advice you’ll ever receive.For ages, women have come together over coffee, cocktails, or late-night phone chats to
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Ice

A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption-from South Central to Hollywood

by Ice-T, Douglas Century ...

My life’s been a great story / In the ultimate war / Should I ill or do right? / Make peace or go raw?—Ice-T, “Exodus”He’s a hip-hop icon credited with single-handedly creating gangsta rap in the 1980s. Television viewers know him as Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola on the top-rated TV drama Law & Order: SVU. But where the hype and the headlines end, the real story of Ice-T—the one few of his ... Read more

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My life’s been a great story / In the ultimate war / Should I ill or do right? / Make peace or go raw?—Ice-T, “Exodus”He’s a hip-hop icon credited with single-handedly creating gangsta rap in the 1980s. Television viewers know him as Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola on the top-rated TV drama Law & Order: SVU. But where the hype and the headlines end, the real story of Ice-T—the one few of his
... Read more

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