sound recording executives and producers

A biography of Russell Simmons, the sound recording executive and producer credited with popularizing rap and hip-hop music.

Shane, suspicious of record executive Rex Riley's motives, tries to keep Mitchie from getting caught up in the hype when it is learned that Riley is going to pay a visit to Camp Rock.

A tale of friendship, greed, and betrayal in the music industry.

Sound recording producer Berry Gordy tells of the founding of Motown, the artists he worked with, and his success.

Looks at the life of Jermaine Dupri, discussing his childhood in North Carolina and Georgia, his very early interest in music and the music industry, his work as a break dancer, and his success as a rapper, songwriter, and producer.

A biography of hip-hop artist, rapper, and producer Sean Combs, also known as, Diddy.

Presents background on the origins of hip-hop music, and looks at the life of Russell Simmons, founder of Def Jam Recordings, one of the labels that helped popularize the genre, representing performers such as Public Enemy, the Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J.

New York hip hop producer Harry "Freedom" Hudson is strangely drawn to an abandoned Harlem house and finds it is haunted by spirits who say the magic of the old African drum--which is not just an instrument but a conveyor of wisdom--is being used by rap music to send the wrong message.

Readers learn how to find and land an interesting internship or volunteer opportunity in their community, as well as how to make the most of the experience. A varied list of music-related organizations to contact supplements the creative ideas in the text.

Presents a biography of Simon Cowell, focusing on his success in the music business.