Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Michigan

True Stories from the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love

Witty and moving, this debut memoir in essays from the dynamic rapper and singer Dessa, is a candid account of her life in the van as a hard-touring musician, her determination to beat long odds to make a name for herself as a performing artist, and her struggle to fall out of love with someone in her band. In a literary, honest style, evoking Amanda Palmer and Miranda July, Dessa demonstrates just how far the mind can travel while the body is on the six-hour ride to the next rap show.

My Own Devices

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New Jersey

A Memoir

The highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami's crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies, and his unstoppable rise to fame. Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story.

Hurricanes

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Louisiana

Unashamed 

Oregon

Voletta Wallace Remembers Her Son, Christopher Wallace, Aka Notorious B. I. G.

The mother of murdered rap artist Notorious B.I.G. describes his precocious childhood in Brooklyn; relationship with his widow, Faith Evans; and ongoing efforts to solve the mystery of his death, in an account that reveals her misgivings about the entertainment industry and shares previously unpublished photographs. 75,000 first printing.

Biggie

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Eminem

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Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Indiana





Whether being hauled to court by his mother, being attacked by gay rights organizations, or just being himself, Eminem seems to invite controversy. But even with the breathless attention of the media, staggering album sales, and sold-out concerts, Eminem still remains an incorrigible enigma. Legions of fans want to know what's really in his head.

In this one-of-a-kind volume, today's hottest rapper delivers a provocative collection of his uncensored lyrics, complete with personal commentary on every song. Packed with never-before-published photographs and filled with insight into the mind of a modern musical genius, Angry Blonde is a must-read for fans of the inimitable rap superstar and anyone else who just wants to know what all the fuss is about.

Angry Blonde

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Miles Marshall Lewis

The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time. Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time. In Promise That You Will Sing About Me, pop culture critic and music journalist Miles Marshall Lewis explores Kendrick Lamar's life, his roots, his music, his lyrics, and how he has shaped the musical landscape. With incredible graphic design, quotes, lyrics and commentary from Ta-Nehisi Coates, Alicia Garza and more, this book provides an in-depth look at how Kendrick came to be the powerhouse he is today and how he has revolutionized the industry from the inside.

Promise That You Will Sing about Me

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

North Dakota

Simon B. Rhymin

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New York

Lyrics and Illuminations

This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" byTimemagazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator.Through the Wireis a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become: "...They say people in your life are like seasons And anything that happens is for a reason..."Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye's world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level.The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.

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Dessa

My Own Devices

Rick Ross; Neil Martinez-Belkin (As told to)

Hurricanes

LeCrae

Unashamed

Voletta Wallace; Faith Evans (Foreword by); Tremell McKenzie (As told to); Voletta Williams

Biggie

Eminem

Angry Blonde

Miles Marshall Lewis

Promise That You Will Sing about Me

Dwayne Reed

Simon B. Rhymin

Bill Plympton (Illustrator); Kanye West

Through the Wire

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