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1) Cardi B
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Cardi B was born Belcalis Almanzar on October 11, 1992, to parents of Dominican and Trinidadian descent. Her meteoric rise to the top of the music industry includes becoming the first female rapper since Lauryn Hill to reach number one on Billboards Hot 100 Chart with her 2017 single Bodak Yellow (Money Moves). She has gone from checking out groceries in a lower Manhattan supermarket to being one of the fastest-charting artists in Billboards history....
2) The Weeknd
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Abel Tesfaye, better known by his stage name "The Weeknd," has rocked the hip-hop world as the only artist in 2017 to earn a multi-Platinum album that also includes four Platinum songs! He's also won seventy awards and completed numerous tours. The Weeknd's journey started with anonymously releasing YouTube videos and critically acclaimed mixtapes before his first album, TRILOGY. Though the Ethiopian-Canadian star started off his career nameless,...
3) Rihanna
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Born in Barbados, Rihanna knew at a young age that she wanted to become a musician. Overcoming a tough childhood added to her need to succeed and follow her dreams. After being discovered at a chance concert for two New York City music producers, her journey to stardom began. In this booyou'll'll learn more about her beginnings, her biggest highlights in music, the endeavors and projects she's focused on, her film career, and how exactly she came...
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Chance the Rapper, born Chancelor Jonathan Bennett in Chicago, Illinois, might have followed his father into government work and into President Barak Obama's White House if his love for Billie Holiday, jazz, and gospel had not swayed him toward music stardom. In this book, you'll learn more about his beginnings, the biggest highlights in his musical career, the endeavors and projects he is focused on, his television career, and how exactly Chance...
5) DJ Khaled
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
DJ Khaled, born Khaled Mohamed Khaled in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 26, 1975, spent the first several years of his adult life working as a sales associate in a record shop and hosting his own radio program before launching his career with his first album in 2006. Since that first release, DJ Khaled has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, making a name for himself as an artist and helping to further popularize the art form. DJ...
6) Pitbull
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Biography of entertainer Pitbull.
7) Travis Scott
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and...
8) Pharrell
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
In this book, you'll learn about Pharrell's many talents: producer, songwriter, singer, actor, fashion designer, and more.
9) Nicki Minaj
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Nicki Minaj is a rapper, actor, businesswoman, model, screenwriter, philanthropist, and fashion icon. Today, she is one of the most successful rap artists in the world and has won many accolades for her award-winning albums, mixtapes, and videos. She has sold more than ninety million singles and albums worldwide, ranking her one of the highest-selling rap artists of all time. Minaj is also known for her highly creative stage costumes, colorful wigs,...
10) Drake
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
This book explores the secrets behind Drake's transformation from a quiet Jewish kid to a hit TV star to a worldwide musical sensation. You will learn everything you'd like to know about this famous celebrity, including information on his family, his major awards, his commercial endorsements, and much more! You'll also read about the various struggles that Drake faced, both as he grew up and even now, after he has achieved an elite level of fame....
11) John Legend
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
John Legend (John Roger Stephens) works as a musician, an actor, entrepreneur, model, and philanthropist. Homeschooled until the age of 12, Legend graduated from Springfield North High School at age 16, then matriculated to the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on African American literature. Legend worked as a music minister for nine years while building his early music career. Legend's hip-hop...
12) Lil Wayne
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, entrepreneur, model, voiceover artist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. He is also the father of four children. Widely regarded as the best rapper in the world, his successful rap career began when he was signed to a recording contract at age 11. His albums and singles have won him numerous awards and nominations. Aside from his music, Carter has mounted a successful career in acting...
13) Post Malone
Author
Series
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) works as a musician, a shoe designer, a voice-over artist, and a philanthropist. From his SoundCloud launch to placing 14 songs on the Billboard Top 40 at one time, Post Malone has vaulted himself to success. He started out playing heavy metal in a high-school band but transitioned to hip-hop to go solo. He moved from Grapevine, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, to pursue his music career. Aside from his music, Malone has begun...
14) Jay-Z
Author
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Describes Jay-Z's journey from a Brooklyn housing project to an award winning musician, successful business owner, husband and father.