sound recording executives and producers

"Equal parts musicology, biography, and cultural history, 'Dilla Time' chronicles the invention of a new kind of beat by the most underappreciated musical genius of our time"--Provided by publisher.

The author discusses his life and career as a record producer, especially his discovery of the Beatles and the years he spent working with them.

Looks at the life of American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, fashion designer, graphic designer, actor, and comedian, Tyler, the Creator.

Looks at the life of American singer, rapper, songwriter, Post Malone.

Racism From the Eyes of a Child is a personal reflection on racism in America through a childhood lived through the country's most separate past. From the 1950's-70's, music mogul Mathew Knowles experienced one of many firsts--from integrating all-white schools in the south, up through his experiences in the corporate, and later music world. By adding photos and the childhood accounts of friends and family members, he offers up a rich All-American saga. Knowles examines the backdrop of discrimination by tracing his family's southern roots; post-slavery from the 1800's, up through the civil rights protests, on into the present racial climate. In this, he delivers a closer look at segregationist times--from school integration to cattle prodded protestors such as himself. Racism From the Eyes of a Child shows how the resistance grew over the years, and created generations of fighters and against-odds achievers.

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.

Chicago record-company executive Leonard Chess makes a name for his company, Chess Records, and the new talent he signs, including Etta James, Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters, while the musicians deal with fame, sex, drugs, race issues, and violence during the 1950s and 1960s.

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.