Empire State Of Mind (Revised): How Jay-Z Went from Street Corner to Corner Offi

Description: Empire State Of Mind (Revised) by Zack O'malley Greenburg "First published in United States of America by Portfolio/Penguin 2011". FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An updated business biography of one of the biggest names in the music businessUpdated and revised-the story of American rapper Jay-Zs glass-shattering rise from the Brooklyn projects to the top of the business world.Beyond the award-wining albums and chart-topping hits, Jay-Zs business savvy has cemented his legacy as one of the most successful artists of our time. Now with new insights into how he recently achieved hisForbes-certified billionaire status,Empire State of Mindreveals the inside story behind the rappers meteoric rise.With a sprawling network of investments ranging from fashion, technology, and top-shelf liquor to nightclubs, streaming services, and record labels, its possible for Jay-Z to profit at every turn of your day. So how did a kid from the projects turn himself into a one-man conglomerate? Through the eyes of the people who lived it with him-including the childhood friend who got him into the drug trade, the DJ who persuaded him to stop dealing and focus on his music, and industry collaborators like Alicia Keys and J. Cole-we see how Jay-Z not only honed his craft but transformed each setback into an opportunity for more.For every hustler, mogul, and businessperson who seeks to build something spectacular, this book is the blueprint. Author Biography Zack OMalley Greenburg is a senior editor atForbes, where he has covered finance and music since 2005. He has profiled the likes of Akon, 50 Cent, and Afrika Bambaataa, and his stories have taken him from the casinos of Macau to the diamond mines of Sierra Leone. He has also written forThe Washington Post, The Huffington Post,andDans Papers. He lives in New York City. Review "Fascinating, well-done biography of one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our era." —Steve Forbes"Greenburg has become one of the rare reporters to bring dignified coverage of the hip-hop business into the mainstream. Empire State of Mind is a pure product of Greenburgs care and insight, an exploration of hip-hops most enigmatic mogul." —Dan Charnas, author of The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop"Greenburg follows the money and key pieces of the Jay Z puzzle in this insightful,savvy read. This book is like a GPS leading us through the modern urban realityof how Jay Zs empire was built." —Fab 5 Freddy, artist, hip-hop pioneer, and former host of Yo! MTV Raps"A superb guide for your career, even if you are looking to be an investment banker or grocery store manager instead of a hip-hop legend." —CNN.com Promotional Empire State of Mindreveals the story behind Jay Zs rise as told by the people who lived it with him, from classmates at Brooklyns George Westinghouse High School and the childhood friend who got him into the drug trade, to the DJ who persuaded him to stop dealing and focus on the music. Review Quote "Fascinating, well-done biography of one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our era." --Steve Forbes "Greenburg has become one of the rare reporters to bring dignified coverage of the hip-hop business into the mainstream. Empire State of Mind is a pure product of Greenburgs care and insight, an exploration of hip-hops most enigmatic mogul." -- Dan Charnas , author of The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop "Greenburg follows the money and key pieces of the Jay Z puzzle in this insightful,savvy read. This book is like a GPS leading us through the modern urban realityof how Jay Zs empire was built." -- Fab 5 Freddy , artist, hip-hop pioneer, and former host of Yo! MTV Raps "A superb guide for your career, even if you are looking to be an investment banker or grocery store manager instead of a hip-hop legend." --CNN.com Promotional "Headline" Empire State of Mind reveals the story behind Jay Zs rise as told by the people who lived it with him, from classmates at Brooklyns George Westinghouse High School and the childhood friend who got him into the drug trade, to the DJ who persuaded him to stop dealing and focus on the music. Details ISBN1591848342 Short Title EMPIRE STATE OF MIND REV/E Edition Description Revised Language English ISBN-10 1591848342 ISBN-13 9781591848349 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint Portfolio Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Subtitle How Jay-Z Went from Street Corner to Corner Office Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-09-22 US Release Date 2015-09-22 UK Release Date 2015-09-22 Narrator Susan McInearny Affiliation Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Bipolar Clinic and Reseach Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Position Associate Professor of Psychiatry Author Zack Omalley Greenburg Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Replaces 9781591845409 DEWEY 782.421649092 Audience General NZ Release Date 2016-01-31 AU Release Date 2016-01-31 Pages 336 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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