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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,
2) 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-."--Jacket.
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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...
4) Jay-Z
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Profiles the life and career of the entertainer, Jay-Z.
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2014.
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English
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"Examines the life of rap artist and business entrepreneur Jay-Z, including his childhood in Brooklyn, his rise to superstardom in the music industry, his successful business ventures, his family life, and his place as the king of hip-hop"--Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Shawn Carter, better known by his hip-hop name Jay-Z, rose from the world of poverty and drugs in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn to become one of the most successful rappers ever. His net worth is measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and his business ventures include clothing, clubs, and sports. With high-interest material delivered in simple language and structure, and enhanced by colorful photographs, direct quotations, and informative...
9) Jay-Z
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"Jay-Z has been making music since the 1990s-and today he's more than just a rapper or hip-hop star. Jay-Z is an entertainment mogul, producing for other artists, investing in sports teams, working with clothing brands, and more. His sound and style are iconic! Readers follow Jay-Z from his start in the music business to his present-day business ventures in this accessible volume. Full-color photographs complement the main text and show Jay-Z through...
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Omnibus Press
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English
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Author Mark Beaumont met and interviewed Jay Z in 2009 and many quotes from that interview feature in this biography. This book features details about his early life, his father abadoning him, his accidental shooting of his brother, and his delving into cocaine dealing.
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Distributed exclusively by Music Video Distributors
Pub. Date
[2004]
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English
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The life of rap entrepreneur Jay Z has gone through an incredible array of peaks and troughs. Growing up in New York was tough on the fatherless future star, but he overcame seemingly insurmountable difficulties to take the rap world by storm. This unauthorized release takes a look at his story, offering a poignant and uplifting tale.
13) Jay-Z
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Rosen Pub. Group
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
14) Jay-Z
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Lucent Books
Pub. Date
c2010
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English
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Profiles the life and career of rap artist, Jay-Z. Includes his contributions to hip-hop culture across America and throughout the world.
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McFarland
Pub. Date
c2011
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English
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"Jay-Z is one of America's leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Each chapter includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom"--Provided by publisher.
18) Jay-Z
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Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
c2004
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English
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Profiles the life and career of superstar and rapper, Jay-Z.
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IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVarsity Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"While many saw a confident, six-foot-five Black man, A. D. "Lumkile" Thomason lived most of his life deeply wounded by encounters with violence, abandonment, and family tragedy. Tracing how the art of Jay-Z gave voice to his own longings and how the gospel of Jesus brought him healing, A. D.'s powerful story gives you permission to be Black, to be Christian, and to be the person God has made you to be"--
20) Jay-Z
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Heinemann Library
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©2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Profiles the life and career of rap musician and businessman, Jay-Z.