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Beastie Boys Book

by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz ...

Narrated by Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Various ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ “live documentary” Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike JonzeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE ... Read more

$34.00 CAD

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A panoramic experience that tells the story of Beastie Boys, a book as unique as the band itself—by band members ADROCK and Mike D, with contributions from Amy Poehler, Colson Whitehead, Wes Anderson, Luc Sante, and more.The inspiration for the Emmy-nominated Apple TV+ “live documentary” Beastie Boys Story, directed by Spike JonzeNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE
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Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

by Dan Charnas ...

Narrated by Dan Charnas ...

Unabridged

14 hours 52 min

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge... ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more."This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVEEqual parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time chronicles the life and legacy of J Dilla, a musical ge...
... Read more
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Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

by Kirk Walker Graves ...

Narrated by Torian Brackett ...

Series series 33 1/3
Unabridged

3 hours 23 min

In the first decade of the twenty-first century, Kanye West created the most compelling body of pop music by an American artist during the period. Having risen from obscurity as a precocious producer through the ranks of Jay Z's Roc-A-Fella records, by the time he released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (MBDTF) in late 2010, West had evolved into a master collagist, an alchemist capable of ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the first decade of the twenty-first century, Kanye West created the most compelling body of pop music by an American artist during the period. Having risen from obscurity as a precocious producer through the ranks of Jay Z's Roc-A-Fella records, by the time he released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (MBDTF) in late 2010, West had evolved into a master collagist, an alchemist capable of
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Kanye West Owes Me $300

And Other True Stories from a White Rapper Who Almost Made It Big

by Jensen Karp ...

Narrated by Jensen Karp, Chris MacDonnell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

In this “triumphantly funny” (AV Club) memoir, comedian Jensen Karp tells the story of how, as a Jewish kid from the L.A. suburbs, he became a rap battle legend—and then almost became a star.“The funniest person I follow on Twitter finally got smart and wrote about his unlikely—and hilarious—odyssey as teenage rapper Hot Karl.”—Kevin Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Tough Sh*tWhen ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

In this “triumphantly funny” (AV Club) memoir, comedian Jensen Karp tells the story of how, as a Jewish kid from the L.A. suburbs, he became a rap battle legend—and then almost became a star.“The funniest person I follow on Twitter finally got smart and wrote about his unlikely—and hilarious—odyssey as teenage rapper Hot Karl.”—Kevin Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Tough Sh*tWhen
... Read more
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This Bright Future

A Memoir

by Bobby Hall ...

Narrated by Bobby Hall ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

The instant New York Times bestseller and “inspiring and vulnerable” (Trevor Noah) memoir from Bobby Hall, the multiplatinum recording artist known as Logic and the #1 bestselling author of Supermarket.This Bright Future is a raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist of our ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

The instant New York Times bestseller and “inspiring and vulnerable” (Trevor Noah) memoir from Bobby Hall, the multiplatinum recording artist known as Logic and the #1 bestselling author of Supermarket.This Bright Future is a raw and unfiltered journey into the life and mind of Bobby Hall, who emerged from the wreckage of a horrifically abusive childhood to become an era-defining artist of our
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I Am Restored

How I Lost My Religion but Found My Faith

by Lecrae Moore ...

Narrated by LeCrae ...

Unabridged

4 hours 19 min

Includes a bonus track featuring Lecrae's song "Still"!When the challenges you've faced threaten to destroy your life, how do you find your way back to the truths you thought you believed?I Am Restored tells the untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his future--until he learned that the wounds we carry can have the potential to be unlikely guides to healing and freedom for ourselves and ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Includes a bonus track featuring Lecrae's song "Still"!When the challenges you've faced threaten to destroy your life, how do you find your way back to the truths you thought you believed?I Am Restored tells the untold story of how Lecrae's past nearly ruined his future--until he learned that the wounds we carry can have the potential to be unlikely guides to healing and freedom for ourselves and
... Read more
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It Was Always You: Secrets Behind True Connection

"Elevate your understanding of relationships! Access engaging audio lessons that uncover the truth about authentic connections."

by Cassian Verwood ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 8 min

It Was Always You: Secrets Behind True Connection⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding and build genuine relationships by uncovering the secrets behind true connection?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all the essential elements to help you navigate life's unexpected journeys?Your quest ends here!Thi... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

It Was Always You: Secrets Behind True Connection⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding and build genuine relationships by uncovering the secrets behind true connection?Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all the essential elements to help you navigate life's unexpected journeys?Your quest ends here!Thi...
... Read more
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First Things First

Hip-Hop Ladies Who Changed the Game

by Nadirah Simmons ...

Narrated by Nadirah Simmons ...

Unabridged

8 hours 29 min

This enlightening book reframes the history of hip-hop—and this time, women are given credit for all their trailblazing achievements that have left an undeniable impact on music.FIRST THINGS FIRST, hip-hop is not just the music, and women have played a big role in shaping the way it looks today. FIRST THINGS FIRST takes readers on a journey through some notable firsts by women in hip-hop history ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

This enlightening book reframes the history of hip-hop—and this time, women are given credit for all their trailblazing achievements that have left an undeniable impact on music.FIRST THINGS FIRST, hip-hop is not just the music, and women have played a big role in shaping the way it looks today. FIRST THINGS FIRST takes readers on a journey through some notable firsts by women in hip-hop history
... Read more
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Ruffhouse

From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the '90s Hip-Hop Charts

by Chris Schwartz, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, Ms. Lauryn Hill ...

Narrated by Pete Simonelli, JD Jackson, Adenrele Ojo ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

How Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of some of music's biggest stars"All respect to Chris Schwartz. He is a great visionary."―NasAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music ... Read more

$34.34 CAD

How Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz overcame poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of some of music's biggest stars"All respect to Chris Schwartz. He is a great visionary."―NasAs a struggling musician trying to catch a break in 1980s Philadelphia, Chris Schwartz navigated the crime-infested, morally bankrupt music
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Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

by Kathy Iandoli ...

Narrated by Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

**In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—**now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit records, acclaimed acting roles, and fame that
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Split Decision

Life Stories

by Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century ...

Narrated by Ice-T, Spike, Douglas Century ...

Unabridged

8 hours 53 min

Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path.Ice-T rose to fame in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to enthrall television audiences as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in Law & Order: ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Award-winning actor, rapper, and producer Ice-T unveils a compelling memoir of his early life robbing jewelry stores until he found fame and fortune—while a handful of bad choices sent his former crime partner down an incredibly different path.Ice-T rose to fame in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to enthrall television audiences as Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in Law & Order:
... Read more
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From Pieces to Weight

Once Upon a Time in Southside Queens

by 50 Cent ...

Narrated by J.D. Williams ...

Abridged

3 hours 27 min

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

In the New York Times bestseller From Pieces to Weight, rap mogul 50 Cent, a.k.a. Curtis Jackson, lifts the veil on his complicated life, from the murder of his mother when he was twelve, to hustling on the streets; from the assassination attempt that nearly finished him to his meteoric rise to the top of hip hop royalty.This violent and introspective memoir reveals not only 50 Cent's story but
... Read more
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Vibrate Higher

A Rap Story

by Talib Kweli ...

Narrated by Talib Kweli ...

Unabridged

8 hours 31 min

**This program is read by the author.From one of the most lyrically gifted, socially conscious rappers of the past twenty years, Vibrate Higher is a firsthand account of hip-hop as a political force**Before Talib Kweli became a world-renowned hip hop artist, he was a Brooklyn kid who liked to cut class, spit rhymes, and wander the streets of Greenwich Village with a motley crew of artists, rappers ... Read more

$32.99 CAD

**This program is read by the author.From one of the most lyrically gifted, socially conscious rappers of the past twenty years, Vibrate Higher is a firsthand account of hip-hop as a political force**Before Talib Kweli became a world-renowned hip hop artist, he was a Brooklyn kid who liked to cut class, spit rhymes, and wander the streets of Greenwich Village with a motley crew of artists, rappers
... Read more
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Unashamed

by Lecrae Moore ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection. Two-time Grammy winning rap artist, Lecrae, learned this lesson through more than his share of adversity—childhood abuse, drugs and alcoholism, a stint in rehab, an abortion, and an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Along the way, Lecrae attained an unwavering faith in Jesus and began looking to God for affirmation. Now as a chart ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

If you live for people's acceptance, you'll die from their rejection. Two-time Grammy winning rap artist, Lecrae, learned this lesson through more than his share of adversity—childhood abuse, drugs and alcoholism, a stint in rehab, an abortion, and an unsuccessful suicide attempt. Along the way, Lecrae attained an unwavering faith in Jesus and began looking to God for affirmation. Now as a chart
... Read more
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Swifty McVay Presents: The Seventh Star

The Autobiography Of Ondré Moore

by Swifty McVay ...

Narrated by Swifty McVay ...

Unabridged

3 hours 3 min

The Seventh Star is a deeply personal, unflinching and unapologetic memoir that sheds light on an intense childhood spent on Detroit's notorious West 7 Mile, the pivotal role that the area's hip hop scene played, and the rise to national prominence Swifty McVay and his peers experienced after the massive mainstream success of the group D12.Ondre Moore, better known by his stage name Swift -- or ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

The Seventh Star is a deeply personal, unflinching and unapologetic memoir that sheds light on an intense childhood spent on Detroit's notorious West 7 Mile, the pivotal role that the area's hip hop scene played, and the rise to national prominence Swifty McVay and his peers experienced after the massive mainstream success of the group D12.Ondre Moore, better known by his stage name Swift -- or
... Read more
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God Save the Queens

The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop

by Kathy Iandoli ...

Narrated by Kathy Iandoli, Bahni Turpin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

Can’t Stop Won’t Stop meets Girls to the Front in this essential and long overdue history of hip-hop’s female pioneers and its enduring stars.Every history of hip-hop previously published, from Jeff Chang’s Can’t Stop Won’t Stop to Shea Serrano’s The Rap Yearbook, focuses primarily on men, glaringly omitting a thorough and respectful examination of the presence and contribution of the genre’s
... Read more
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Bust a Move

Matt Dike, Delicious Vinyl, and the Hip-Hop Hits that First Conquered Pop

by Peter Relic ...

Narrated by Michael Butler Murray ...

Unabridged

12 hours

WITH A FOREWORD BY B-REAL OF CYPRESS HILLIn 1987, hip-hop was at a tipping point: coastally, commercially, and creatively. New York City ruled the culture, while its hottest record label Def Jam was king. Yet out in LA, a new crew was ready to challenge for the crown, and their fresh spin would upend the industry as the decade reached its peak.Two Los Angeles dance club DJs, Matt Dike and Mike ... Read more

$35.72 CAD

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WITH A FOREWORD BY B-REAL OF CYPRESS HILLIn 1987, hip-hop was at a tipping point: coastally, commercially, and creatively. New York City ruled the culture, while its hottest record label Def Jam was king. Yet out in LA, a new crew was ready to challenge for the crown, and their fresh spin would upend the industry as the decade reached its peak.Two Los Angeles dance club DJs, Matt Dike and Mike
... Read more
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The Big Payback

The History of the Business of Hip-Hop

by Dan Charnas ...

Narrated by Kevin R. Free ...

Unabridged

26 hours 43 min

An original journalist for The Source, Dan Charnas built a celebrated career in the rap industry. In The Big Payback, he chronicles the rise of the hip-hop culture and shows how it became so powerful in a matter of decades. Charnas also profiles many of the movers and shakers in this burgeoning cultural movement, offering unprecedented access to an industry that continues to shake the globe. ... Read more

$49.46 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

An original journalist for The Source, Dan Charnas built a celebrated career in the rap industry. In The Big Payback, he chronicles the rise of the hip-hop culture and shows how it became so powerful in a matter of decades. Charnas also profiles many of the movers and shakers in this burgeoning cultural movement, offering unprecedented access to an industry that continues to shake the globe.
... Read more
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Hurricanes

A Memoir

by Rick Ross, Neil Martinez-Belkin ...

Narrated by Guy Lockard ...

Unabridged

5 hours 53 min

“A gripping journey.”—PeopleThe highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his ... Read more

$28.99 CAD

“A gripping journey.”—PeopleThe highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a vivid, dramatic and unexpectedly candid account of his
... Read more
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The Gospel According to DMX

(Foreword by Rakim)

by DMX ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

A posthumous book from hip-hop legend DMX that brings readers into the heart of his faith—a raw, redemptive collection of prayers and never-before-seen spiritual writings revealing the struggle and hope behind one of music’s most uncompromising voices. Authorized by the Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons and carefully curated by co-administrators Desiree Lindstrom and Sasha Simmons, and featuring a ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

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A posthumous book from hip-hop legend DMX that brings readers into the heart of his faith—a raw, redemptive collection of prayers and never-before-seen spiritual writings revealing the struggle and hope behind one of music’s most uncompromising voices. Authorized by the Estate of Earl “DMX” Simmons and carefully curated by co-administrators Desiree Lindstrom and Sasha Simmons, and featuring a
... Read more
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A Sacred Storm

When God Speaks through Radical Disruption

by Christopher Michael Jones ...

Narrated by Christopher Michael Jones ...

Unabridged

7 hours 39 min

Christopher Michael Jones shares the parallel wisdom learned from the worlds of hip hop and church: the good news of “Can’t stop, won’t stop” preached by hip hop in the ashes of Reagan-era turbulence, and the good news of God’s faithfulness to teach resilience in the wake of radical disruption."I was pulled back to a time when black youth and young adults like Biggie and I expressed our creative ... Read more

$23.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Christopher Michael Jones shares the parallel wisdom learned from the worlds of hip hop and church: the good news of “Can’t stop, won’t stop” preached by hip hop in the ashes of Reagan-era turbulence, and the good news of God’s faithfulness to teach resilience in the wake of radical disruption."I was pulled back to a time when black youth and young adults like Biggie and I expressed our creative
... Read more
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Inner City Pressure

The Story of Grime

by Dan Hancox ...

Narrated by Ash Hunter ...

Unabridged

10 hours 51 min

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018‘The definitive grime biography’ NME’A landmark genre history’ PitchforkThis audiobook is narrated by Ash Hunter, stage and screen actor who is currently playing Hamilton in the West End production of the musical.The year 2000. As Britain celebrates t... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

A GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, PITCHFORK, NPR, METRO AND HERALD SCOTLAND BEST MUSIC BOOK OF 2018‘The definitive grime biography’ NME’A landmark genre history’ PitchforkThis audiobook is narrated by Ash Hunter, stage and screen actor who is currently playing Hamilton in the West End production of the musical.The year 2000. As Britain celebrates t...
... Read more
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Trip-Hop

Genre: A 33 1/3 Series

by R.J. Wheaton ...

Narrated by Adam Sims ...

Series series Genre: A 33 1/3 Series
Unabridged

5 hours

Bloomsbury presents Trip-Hop by RJ Wheaton, read by Adam Sims.Trip-hop described some of the 1990s’ best music, and it was one of the decade’s most revealing bad ideas. This book chronicles the music and its leading artists, packed with recommended listening, essential tracks, great remixes, and under-recognized albums.“Your playlists will soon be overflowing.” - Spectrum CultureThe music itself ... Read more

$20.99 CAD

Bloomsbury presents Trip-Hop by RJ Wheaton, read by Adam Sims.Trip-hop described some of the 1990s’ best music, and it was one of the decade’s most revealing bad ideas. This book chronicles the music and its leading artists, packed with recommended listening, essential tracks, great remixes, and under-recognized albums.“Your playlists will soon be overflowing.” - Spectrum CultureThe music itself
... Read more
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Empire State of Mind

How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner to Corner Office

by Zack O'Malley Greenburg ...

Narrated by Mirron Willis ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

Now updated and revised—from a Forbes senior editor, a compelling portrait of American rapper Jay Z and his rise from the Brooklyn projects to the top of the business world.Only a handful of people embody the legacy of hip-hop and entrepreneurship like Jay Z. A modern-day King Midas, everything he touches—sports bars, streaming services, record labels, and cognac—turns to gold. How exactly did he ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Now updated and revised—from a Forbes senior editor, a compelling portrait of American rapper Jay Z and his rise from the Brooklyn projects to the top of the business world.Only a handful of people embody the legacy of hip-hop and entrepreneurship like Jay Z. A modern-day King Midas, everything he touches—sports bars, streaming services, record labels, and cognac—turns to gold. How exactly did he
... Read more

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