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Born Shawn Carter in New York City in 1970, Jay-Z enjoys the kind of rags-to-riches success that few can only dream of. Driven by raw ambition and tremendous talent, Jay-Z started his own record company, Roc-A-Fella Records, in 1995, when, as a struggling artist, he couldn't convince any music labels to give him a recording contract. On the strength of seven consecutive best-selling albums, Jay-Z quickly established himself and Roc-A-Fella as powerful forces in the music industry. Today, he is a Grammy Award-winner and the president and CEO of Def Jam Records, a multimillionaire with ventures in film, apparel, and even professional sports. This captivating new biography traces the meteoric rise of Jay-Z, exploring in full detail why he remains one of the most popular and formidable rappers around.
Series: Hip-Hop Stars
Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Checkmark Books (November 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0791097293
ISBN-13: 978-0791097298
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Best Sellers Rank: #5,463,933 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #66 in Books > Children's Books > Arts, Music & Photography > Music > Rap & Hip-Hop #78 in Books > Teens > Art, Music & Photography > Music > Rap & Hip-Hop #343 in Books > Teens > Art, Music & Photography > Music > Biographies
Age Range: 12 and up
Grade Level: 7 and up
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