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1) Jay-Z
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Brief text and photographs tell about the life and career of rap musician, Jay-Z.
2) Jay-Z
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From his humble beginnings as a drug dealer in the impoverished housing projects of Brooklyn, Jay-Z has become a multi-millionaire and hip-hop icon. Since his debut album was released in 1996, Jay has had the full attention of the hip-hop community, releasing platinum albums with astonishing consistency.
3) Jay-Z
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Chronicles the life of the rap artist, from his youth growing up in the projects of Brooklyn to his entry onto the music scene to his professional and personal accomplishments.
4) Decoded
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Decoded ... 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--Dust jacket.
6) Jay-Z
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Presents the life and career of Jay-Z, describing how he went from selling drugs to selling records.
7) Jay-Z
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Born Shawn Carter in New York City in 1970, Jay-Z enjoys the kind of rags-to-riches success that few can only dream of. Driven by raw ambition and tremendous talent, Jay-Z started his own record company, Roc-A-Fella Records, in 1995, when, as a struggling artist, he couldn't convince any music labels to give him a recording contract. On the strength of seven consecutive best-selling albums, Jay-Z quickly established himself and Roc-A-Fella as powerful...
9) Jay-Z
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Profiles the rapper who rose from a childhood of poverty to become a Grammy Award winner, company CEO, and multimillionaire.
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JAY-Z: Made in America is the fruit of Michael Eric Dyson's decade of teaching the work of one of the greatest poets this nation has produced, as gifted a wordsmith as Walt Whitman, Robert Frost and Rita Dove. But as a rapper, he's sometimes not given the credit he deserves for just how great an artist he's been for so long. This book wrestles with the biggest themes of JAY-Z's career, including hustling, and it recognizes the way that he's always...
12) Jay-Z
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His rise to global fame and fortune is even more inspiring when one takes into account the awesome obstacles he has had to overcome. Through interviews with friends, former colleagues, and business associates, Bloomberg Game Changers follows his meteoric rise from the projects to business success, highlighting the unorthodox business style and entrepreneurial instincts that contribute to his creative genius. This 30-minute profile reveals the many...
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"I'm not a businessman-I'm a business, man."
—Jay-Z
Some people think Jay-Z is just another rapper. Others see him as just another celebrity/mega-star. The reality is, no matter what you think Jay-Z is, he first and foremost a business. And as much as Martha Stewart or Oprah, he has turned himself into a lifestyle.
You can wake up to the local radio station playing Jay-Z's latest hit, spritz yourself with his 9IX cologne, slip on...
—Jay-Z
Some people think Jay-Z is just another rapper. Others see him as just another celebrity/mega-star. The reality is, no matter what you think Jay-Z is, he first and foremost a business. And as much as Martha Stewart or Oprah, he has turned himself into a lifestyle.
You can wake up to the local radio station playing Jay-Z's latest hit, spritz yourself with his 9IX cologne, slip on...
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Presented here are two celebrities who have climbed the ladder of success to become one of the most renowned and influential power couples in the world. Beyonce, with her chart-topping singles and multiple Grammy awards, is one of the most compelling singers and pop culture icons today. Jay-Z has earned his fame as one of the most illustrious rappers of all time, and is a sharp-minded businessman. He has also worked to shed light on the injustice...