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Dr. Dre

Ronin Ro
Dr Dre Book PDF

Author : Ronin Ro
Publisher : Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : UCSD:31822035335090

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Dr. Dre by Ronin Ro Pdf

"Born on February 18, 1965 to a sixteen-year-old single mom, Andre Young,AKA Dr. Dre, co-founded the notorious rap group N.W.A. The group was one of the most successful hip-hop groups of the late 1980s and, most importantly, started what the media quickly dubbed Gangsta Rap. His departure from N.W.A. was a story right out of a pulp fiction novel. His new mentor, Suge Knight, allegedly used guns, baseball bats and a kidnap threat to get Dr. Dre released from his contract. Dre and Knight went on to build Death Row Records and turned it into a multi-billlion dollar company. Yet despite its unprecedented success with stars such as Snoop Doggy Dogg and Tupac Shakur, the company quickly unrivaled in a firesom of rivalries, greed, violence and scrutiny by the government and the media as Suge Knight's unconventional business practices increasingly mirrored the violent, hard-edged themes of its music. Dr. Dre bailed out, losing his company, his copyrights, his master tapes and all his money in the process. Back in the ghetto, he had to figure out how to get back on top. He decided to start his own record company called Aftermath Entertainment. As CEO of Aftermath, Dr. Dre then discovered and created new stars. He managed, produced, launched and is still in charge of luminaries such as Eminem, Fifty Cent, The Game and Eve. All of the luminaries owe their phenomenal success to Andre Young. The rise, fall and rise of Dr. Dre is what this book is about."

Dr. Dre in the Studio

Jake Brown
Dr Dre in the Studio Book PDF

Author : Jake Brown
Publisher : Amber Books Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0976773554

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Dr. Dre in the Studio by Jake Brown Pdf

Brown details Dr. Dre's life, times, and history, in a way no other work has, brilliantly capturing the history of this music legend.

Dr. Dre

C.F. Earl
Dr Dre Book PDF

Author : C.F. Earl
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781422292198

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Dr. Dre by C.F. Earl Pdf

From his time in the group NWA to his work with Eminem, Dr. Dre has been a major part of hip-hop's history. The rapper/producer has been able to make hit music for years. Today, he's also moving into business with Beats by Dre. It seems there's nothing that Dre can't do! Dr. Dre tells the story of one of hip-hop's most important artists and producers. Read about Dre's role in starting Death Row Records and Aftermath Entertainment. Learn about what Dre has been through to reach his goals, and how he's survived tough times.

3 Kings

Zack O'Malley Greenburg
3 Kings Book PDF

Author : Zack O'Malley Greenburg
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780316316552

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3 Kings by Zack O'Malley Greenburg Pdf

Tracing the careers of hip-hop's three most dynamic stars, this deeply reported history brilliantly examines the entrepreneurial genius of the first musician tycoons: Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z. Being successful musicians was simply never enough for the three kings of hip-hop. Diddy, Dr. Dre, and Jay-Z lifted themselves from childhood adversity into tycoon territory, amassing levels of fame and wealth that not only outshone all other contemporary hip-hop artists, but with a combined net worth of well over $2 billion made them the three richest American musicians, period. Yet their fortunes have little to do with selling their own albums: between Diddy's Ciroc vodka, Dre's $3 billion sale of his Beats headphones to Apple, and Jay-Z's Tidal streaming service and other assets, these artists have transcended pop music fame to become lifestyle icons and moguls. Hip-hop is no longer just a musical genre; it's become a way of life that encompasses fashion, film, food, drink, sports, electronics and more -- one that has opened new paths to profit and to critical and commercial acclaim. Thanks in large part to the Three Kings -- who all started their own record labels and released classic albums before moving on to become multifaceted businessmen -- hip-hop has been transformed from a genre spawned in poverty into a truly global multibillion-dollar industry. These men are the modern embodiment of the American Dream, but their stories as great thinkers and entrepreneurs have yet to be told in full. Based on a decade of reporting, and interviews with more than 100 sources including hip-hop pioneers Russell Simmons and Fab 5 Freddy; new-breed executives like former Def Jam chief Kevin Liles and venture capitalist Troy Carter; and stars from Swizz Beatz to Shaquille O'Neal, 3 Kings tells the fascinating story of the rise and rise of the three most influential musicians in America.

Original Gangstas

Ben Westhoff
Original Gangstas Book PDF

Author : Ben Westhoff
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780316344869

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Original Gangstas by Ben Westhoff Pdf

"Raw, authoritative, and unflinching ... An elaborately detailed, darkly surprising, definitive history of the LA gangsta rap era." -- Kirkus, starred review A monumental, revealing narrative history about the legendary group of artists at the forefront of West Coast hip-hop: Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur. Amid rising gang violence, the crack epidemic, and police brutality, a group of unlikely voices cut through the chaos of late 1980s Los Angeles: N.W.A. Led by a drug dealer, a glammed-up producer, and a high school kid, N.W.A gave voice to disenfranchised African Americans across the country. And they quickly redefined pop culture across the world. Their names remain as popular as ever -- Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, and Ice Cube. Dre soon joined forces with Suge Knight to create the combustible Death Row Records, which in turn transformed Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur into superstars. Ben Westhoff explores how this group of artists shifted the balance of hip-hop from New York to Los Angeles. He shows how N.W.A.'s shocking success lead to rivalries between members, record labels, and eventually a war between East Coast and West Coast factions. In the process, hip-hop burst into mainstream America at a time of immense social change, and became the most dominant musical movement of the last thirty years. At gangsta rap's peak, two of its biggest names -- Tupac and Biggie Smalls -- were murdered, leaving the surviving artists to forge peace before the genre annihilated itself. Featuring extensive investigative reporting, interviews with the principal players, and dozens of never-before-told stories, Original Gangstas is a groundbreaking addition to the history of popular music.

Dr. Dre

Saddleback Educational Publishing
Dr Dre Book PDF

Author : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Publisher : Saddleback Educational Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781630780500

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Dr. Dre by Saddleback Educational Publishing Pdf

Themes: Hi-Lo, urban nonfiction, music, entrepreneur, Hip-Hop, celebrities, biographies. There's no doubt about it, today's students listen to an average of 2.5 hours of music every day. Guess what they are listening to? Hip-hop is mainstream, continually topping Billboard's Hot 100 charts. These hi-lo biographies engage striving readers from the very beginning with blinged-out covers, stunning four-color photographs, modern and graphic page design, and high-interest informational text. Biographies highlight the unique characteristics of each mega-rapper, including childhood struggles, personal style, rivalries, giving back, and more. Each 48-page paperback book includes a timeline and glossary, with vocabulary words highlighted throughout. Many people think Dr. Dre is the best hip-hop producer in history. He started Death Row and Aftermath. He has played a big role in creating two different styles of hip-hop--gangsta rap and G-funk. He has helped some of the greatest rap artists of all time reach their potential.

Dr. Dre

John Borgmeyer,Holly Lang
Dr Dre Book PDF

Author : John Borgmeyer,Holly Lang
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Rap musicians
ISBN : 0313338264

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Dr. Dre by John Borgmeyer,Holly Lang Pdf

Presents the life of Dr, Dre, a musician and producer who was influential in the rise of hip-hop music as a important part of American popular culture.

Rollin' with Dre

Bruce Williams,Donnell Alexander
Rollin with Dre Book PDF

Author : Bruce Williams,Donnell Alexander
Publisher : One World/Ballantine
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780345498229

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Rollin' with Dre by Bruce Williams,Donnell Alexander Pdf

Offers an insider's view of hip hop music, the evolution of Death Row Records, and the turbulent history of the genre, from the sex-and-violence drenched culture of the industry to the feud between East Coast and West Coast music.

Long Road Outta Compton

Verna Griffin
Long Road Outta Compton Book PDF

Author : Verna Griffin
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-06-03
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1560259876

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Long Road Outta Compton by Verna Griffin Pdf

This is the story of Verna Griffin. A woman who gave birth to five children, losing two in infancy and one to gangland violence. Her surviving son is one of the most famous men in the world, and her daughter is a homemaker with children of her own. From Verna's turbulent childhood to her failed marriages and the problems that came along with Dre's fame, she has grown a thick skin and learned to overcome life's obstacles. As Verna struggled to give her children a safe and happy home amid the gangs and violence that made up South Central Los Angeles, she also searched for a good man to love her. She hit brick walls several times while trying to reach these goals. During Verna's personal struggles she felt lost and desperately fought to find her purpose in the world. With the invaluable support from her tight-knit family and the gradual recognition of her great self-worth, Verna has persevered. This is a tale of a woman who faced constant battles head-on, who learned to transform failure into triumph, and whose inspirational story is one for us all.

Hip Hop around the World [2 volumes]

Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith,Anthony J. Fonseca
Hip Hop around the World 2 volumes Book PDF

Author : Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith,Anthony J. Fonseca
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313357596

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Hip Hop around the World [2 volumes] by Melissa Ursula Dawn Goldsmith,Anthony J. Fonseca Pdf

This set covers all aspects of international hip hop as expressed through music, art, fashion, dance, and political activity. Hip hop music has gone from being a marginalized genre in the late 1980s to the predominant style of music in America, the UK, Nigeria, South Africa, and other countries around the world. Hip Hop around the World includes more than 450 entries on global hip hop culture as it includes music, art, fashion, dance, social and cultural movements, organizations, and styles of hip hop. Virtually every country is represented in the text. Most of the entries focus on music styles and notable musicians and are unique in that they discuss the sound of various hip hop styles and musical artists' lyrical content, vocal delivery, vocal ranges, and more. Many additional entries deal with dance styles, such as breakdancing or b-boying/b-girling, popping/locking, clowning, and krumping, and cultural movements, such as black nationalism, Nation of Islam, Five Percent Nation, and Universal Zulu Nation. Country entries take into account politics, history, language, authenticity, and personal and community identification. Special care is taken to draw relationships between people and entities such as mentor-apprentice, producer-musician, and more.

Encyclopedia of African American Business [2 volumes]

Jessie Smith
Encyclopedia of African American Business 2 volumes Book PDF

Author : Jessie Smith
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1127 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440850288

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Encyclopedia of African American Business [2 volumes] by Jessie Smith Pdf

This two-volume set showcases the achievements of African American entrepreneurs and the various businesses that they founded, developed, or promote as well as the accomplishments of many African American leaders—both those whose work is well-known and other achievers who have been neglected in history. Nearly everyone is familiar with New York City's Wall Street, a financial center of the world, but much fewer individuals know about the black Wall Streets in Durham and Tulsa, where prominent examples of successful African American leaders emerged. Encyclopedia of African American Business: Updated and Revised Edition tells the fascinating story that is the history of African American business, providing readers with an inspiring image of the economic power of black people throughout their existence in the United States. It continues the historical account of developments in the African American business community and its leaders, describing the period from 18th-century America to the present day. The book describes current business leaders, opens a fuller and deeper insight into the topics chosen, and includes numerous statistical tables within the text and in a separate section at the back of the book. The encyclopedia is arranged under three broad headings: Entry List, Topical Entry List, and Africa American Business Leaders by Occupation. This arrangement introduces readers to the contents of the work and enables them to easily find information about specific individuals, topics, or occupations. The book will appeal to students from high school through graduate school as well as researchers, library directors, business enterprises, and anyone interested in biographical information on African Americas who are business leaders will benefit from the work.

You Forgot about Dre!

Kelly Kenyatta
You Forgot about Dre Book PDF

Author : Kelly Kenyatta
Publisher : Amber Books Publishing
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : African American musicians
ISBN : 0970222491

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You Forgot about Dre! by Kelly Kenyatta Pdf

The Unauthorized Biography of Dr. Dre and Eminem - From N. W. A. to Slim Shady - A Tale of Gangsta Rap, Violence and Hit Records

Listen to Rap!

Anthony J. Fonseca
Listen to Rap Book PDF

Author : Anthony J. Fonseca
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Music
ISBN : 9798216112006

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Listen to Rap! by Anthony J. Fonseca Pdf

Listen to Rap! Exploring a Musical Genre provides an overview of this kinetic and poetic musical genre for scholars of rap and curious novices alike. Listen to Rap! Exploring a Musical Genre discusses the 50 most influential, commercially successful, and important rappers, rap crews (bands), rap albums, and rap singles. Rap began as an American phenomenon, so the book's emphasis is on Americans, although it also includes information on Canadian, British, Indian, and African rappers and crews. Its organization makes information easily accessible for readers, and the emphasis on the sound of the music gives readers a new angle from which to appreciate the music. Unlike other titles in the series, this volume concentrates solely on rap music. Included in the book are rappers who range from the earliest practitioners of the genre to rappers who are redefining the genre today. A background section introduces the genre, while a legacy section shows how rap has cemented its place in the world. Additionally, another section shows the tremendous impact rap has had on popular culture.

Lyrical Assassins

Lamonte Collyear
Lyrical Assassins Book PDF

Author : Lamonte Collyear
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-27
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781984548979

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Lyrical Assassins by Lamonte Collyear Pdf

Lyrical Assassins: 50 of the Greatest Prophet Emcees is an illustration of my personal tribute to the gifted men and women whose extraordinary oratory skills have garnered my attention to listen, learn, admire, and respect. Hip-hop music has been through quite a few transformations during its existence. Despite the ups and downs, hip-hop has lived a very fruitful life. Rap artists have invented some of the most dynamic creations of music while entertaining a mass audience of fans nationwide and abroad. This book represents my personal favorites from number 1 to 50, with a list of honorable mentions and top fifty rap groups.

The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 9th Edition

Joel Whitburn
The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits 9th Edition Book PDF

Author : Joel Whitburn
Publisher : Billboard Books
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780823085545

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The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, 9th Edition by Joel Whitburn Pdf

The Essential Reference Guide to America’s Most Popular Songs and Artists Spanning More than Fifty Years of Music Beginning with Bill Haley & His Comets’ seminal “Rock Around the Clock” all the way up to Lady Gaga and her glammed-out “Poker face,” this updated and unparalleled resource contains the most complete chart information on every artist and song to hit Billboard’s Top 40 pop singles chart all the way back to 1955. Inside, you’ll find all of the biggest-selling, most-played hits for the past six decades. Each alphabetized artist entry includes biographical info, the date their single reached the Top 40, the song’s highest position, and the number of weeks on the charts, as well as the original record label and catalog number. Other sections—such as “Record Holders,” “Top Artists by Decade,” and “#1 Singles 1955-2009”—make The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits the handiest and most indispensable music reference for record collectors, trivia enthusiasts, industry professionals and pop music fans alike. Did you know? • Beyoncé’s 2003 hit “Crazy in Love” spent 24 weeks in the Top 40 and eight of them in the #1 spot. • Billy Idol has had a total of nine Top 40 hits over his career, the last being “Cradle of Love” in 1990. • Of Madonna’s twelve #1 hits, her 1994 single “Take a Bow” held the spot the longest, for seven weeks—one week longer than her 1984 smash “Like a Virgin.” • Marvin Gaye’s song “Sexual Healing” spent 15 weeks at #3 in 1982, while the same song was #1 on the R&B chart for 10 weeks. • Male vocal group Boyz II Men had three of the biggest chart hits of all time during the 1990s. • The Grateful Dead finally enjoyed a Top 10 single in 1987 after 20 years of touring. • Janet Jackson has scored an impressive 39 Top 40 hits—one more than her megastar brother Michael!