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N-Dubz: Against All Odds: From Street Life to Chart Life [Hardcover]

N-Dubz
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Book Description

1 April 2010

Over the past year homegrown hip-hop sensation N-Dubz have morphed from an underground phenomenon to a commercial monster.

Take a trip inside the N-Dubz world of catchy lyrics, street smart style and funky beats and discover the real story of the band everyone’s talking about.

Although still only in their early 20s, N-Dubz are anything but an overnight sensation. The band was born some eight years ago, in one of the roughest parts of Camden. Still in school and barely into their teens, cousins Dappy and Tulisa met third member Fazer and set about making their first beats. Drawing inspiration from the then booming UK garage scene, the charismatic trio slowly honed their sound, developing their unique style for which they have now become known and loved.

Living proof that you don't need to take part in a reality TV show to make it in the music industry, Dappy, Tulisa and Fazer have trodden a long and rocky road on their quest to become pop superstars. Here, for the first time, they will reveal all about their years of hard work and perserverance. From being snapped up by Polydor and scoring their first top 20 hit, to being thrown into personal turmoil following the tragic death of Dappy's father and the band's devoted manager Uncle B.

Packed full of fascinating stories and hundreds of never-before-seen photographs of the band, including exclusive backstage shots and personal family snaps, this book will give a unique insight into the N-Dubz can-do way of mind. Customers will also get access to exclusive audio and video content from the band.

The band transcended all expectations with their debut album Uncle B, selling over 500,000 copies in the UK alone and spawning six hit singles. Now, with a No. 1 single, three MOBO Awards, plus a critically acclaimed sell out UK tour under their belts, they are finally being given the recognition that they deserve.

With their second album going platinum within a month of being released, their second tour scheduled for April, and their sights firmly set on breaking the US as well, 2010 looks set to be the year of N-Dubz!


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N-Dubz: Against All Odds: From Street Life to Chart Life + N-Dubz Love- Live - Life (Live at the O2 Arena) Official DVD [DVD] + Before They Were Dubz [DVD] [2011]
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Product details

  • Hardcover: 192 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (1 April 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007363869
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007363865
  • Product Dimensions: 23 x 19.6 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 188,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Review

‘The Voice of Youth – N-Dubz are easily as culturally significany now as any guitar band you care to name.’ NME

‘Britain’s No. 1 band.’ The Sun

About the Author

N-Dubz comprise of Dino ‘Dappy’ Contostavlos, his cousin Tulisa Contostavlos, and their longtime friend Richard ‘Fazer’ Rawson and they are the antithesis of the manufactured acts that fill today’s charts.


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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing. 22 May 2010
I adore N-Dubz, they are my idols. I look up to them so much and this book just gives me more reason to. They don't hold back with anything in this book, if you want to know N-Dubz, past and present, you can find it all in this book. They are such good role models. Even though some of the stuff they used to do isn't exactly advisory for young children, they make it clear that they knew they were in the wrong and stuff. They showed that you need an education to be successful. Even though they got kicked out of schools, they regret it. As they mention in the book. It is emotional when Dappy speaks about his Father, I did almost cry at it. This book had me laughing, nearly crying, smiling, 'aww'ing, gasping and more. What more could you want from a book? The photo's they have included in this book are so cute too, of when they were babies and young teenagers, and some of when they've been performing. They've even got pictures that the public has taken of them. They've included a thank you's page at the back of the book which is real sweet. When I read this book I could sort of imagine how they would say it in person as they have typed it up in their kind of speak. Also, there is a sticker on the front of the book that allows you to get exclusive access to see a remix of I Need You that's never been shown before, a behind the scenes video and a guide to N-Dubz 'Slanguage'. It's great. An amazing read. It's definitely a must have for any N-Dubz fan (N-Dublet). Even if you're not that much of a fan but like some of their music, it's still a brilliant read! I recommend it to everyone! :D
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars If you are a fan, It's worth getting. 1 April 2010
If your an N-Dubz fan then the book is worth getting, It's also cheaper online as it's £14.99 in most stores.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for N-Dubz fans 9 Jan 2011
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I bought this book for my ten year old son who's a big N-Dubz fan. I was a bit concerned that it might not be suitable material for a youngster, so I had a flick through before giving it to him. However, I was quite happy with the content. My son was delighted with the book. What's not to like?
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4.0 out of 5 stars bargain!
This was a gift for someone and it was a great bargain! I bought it from another seller for about £2! Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars love it
A great book for a great band. With their true life story's they are an inspiration to young people in Britain, hard work pays off.
Published 15 months ago by jak
5.0 out of 5 stars A BRILLANT BUY
A good book - purchased for my son who's not an avid reader. He thoroughly enjoyed it and was reading it at every available opportunity.
When's the next book out. Read more
Published 17 months ago by L. A. Hartnell
5.0 out of 5 stars Against all odds-NDUBZ
Hi I'm Naomi, Against the odds- NDUB book is fantastic. I', a big fan of NDUBS. I felt the book was interesting about their lives and how they became sucessful. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Donovan cyrus
5.0 out of 5 stars Na Na Naiiiiiii!
I loved it, it made me cry, it made me laugh and now I feel like I've known them for ages. They've come a long way and I'm proud of them. Read more
Published 23 months ago by barbie
5.0 out of 5 stars N Dubz
Orderered item and despatched immediately - good to use amazon as I looked on the off chance as I didn't know this book existed - I always look here first now. Read more
Published on 23 Dec 2010 by Caz
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I was really impressed at how fast i received my orders. Even though i had asked for them to be combined shipped, to save myself money, they were shipped as they became available... Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2010 by Kay
5.0 out of 5 stars Great stuff
Really good book-fantastic insight into their drive towards success, recommend this to any rap fan and obvisouly, N-Dubz fans. Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2010 by Mr. S. Barry
4.0 out of 5 stars Good value for money :)
Gr8 value 4 money I bought it 4 my 10yr old daughter for her birthday as every where else had sold out and she loves it even though she hasn't got through it all as yet but shes... Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2010 by Tichy
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I bought this as a gift for my daughter who's a big N-dubz fan. She's read it from cover to cover more than once. She's not a big reader so it must be good. Read more
Published on 23 July 2010 by Ice
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