Mark Beaumont s book unravels Jay Z's many achievements right up to the present day as well as some of the shadier aspects of his early life in this new biography. Author Mark Beaumont met and interviewed Jay Z in 2009 and many quotes from that interview feature in this biography. Includes interviews with Kanye West, Chris Martin, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Damon Dash, Dr Dre, Rick Rubin and many others. Details his early life, his Father abandoning him, his accidental shooting of his brother and his delving into cocaine dealing. The launch of his Roc-A-Fella record label and his subsequent album releases including the platinum selling In My Life and Hard Knock Life. His alleged involvement in the stabbing of record executive Lance Riviera, the trial and his three year probation sentence. How he became the CEO of Def Jam Recordings (one of his first signings was Rihanna) His relationship and marriage to Beyoncé Knowles. His entrepreneurial skills from launching his own Rocawear clothing and accessories line, his New York club 40/40 and his rumoured investments in real estate and football clubs. Brings the story right up to date to include his performance at Glastonbury in 2008, the Haiti aid single Stranded, his concerts with Eminem, his Watch The Throne EP release with Kanye West and his supporting U2 on their World Tour.
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Mark Beaumont is a leading award-winning music journalist and has interviewed Paul McCartney, Coldplay, Blur, Muse, Keith Richards - and Jay-Z for publications such as NME, The Guardian, Uncut and Classic Rock . He is the author of the bestseller Out Of This World: The Story Of Muse - published by Omnibus Press. He lives in London.
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I am a massive goof the Jigga man and this book didn't disappoint.
Touches on every aspect of HOVe. The music, money and boats and ho's
Buy it and enjoy it
Touches on every aspect of HOVe. The music, money and boats and ho's
Buy it and enjoy it
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I read everything I can get my hands on re Jay-Z
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By Peggy S. Brydie
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I admire the man he has become...and the influence he has on our culture.
Just shows what focus and determination can accomplish.
Just shows what focus and determination can accomplish.
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By caitlin courtney
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Great behind the scenes stories and background. Jay-Z is my fav and I loved reading about his life from beginning to end.
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Great read!
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By Robert
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This biography is extremely insightful and very informative on one of the greatest artists in the world. A must-read for any Jay-Z or hip-hop fan!
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