sound recording executives and producers

A biography of Sam Phillips, a sound recording executive who helped shape the world of music with artists as diverse as Elvis Presley, Ike Turner, Johnny Cash, and more.

Examines the life and career of Russell Simmons, discussing his teenage years as a gang member and drug dealer, work in music and fashion, status as a hip-hop icon, and other related topics.

Russell Simmons explains how he became one of the most influential figures in modern American business and culture by realizing the potential of hip-hop music and becoming the head of a multi-million dollar hip-hop empire.

This book describes the life and career of Simon Cowell, the music and television mogul who worked his way up through the music industry, starting from the mailroom.

This book describes the life and career of Russell Simmons, the music mogul who began his career promoting parties and concerts for rappers and who has helped to spread hip-hop music and culture around the globe.

After the Connect Three record went platinum, Shane's record company throws him a party at the camp, and while all the campers are excited, Mitchie is jealous when Faye, Shane's blonde former girlfriend, arrives at camp.

Bennie Salazar, who put aside his days as a punk rocker to be a record executive, reminisces about his younger years and how his adulthood came to be while he remains naive to the inner workings of Sasha, the mid-thirties woman who works with Bennie and harbors a penchant for stealing.

Bruce Williams, close associate of hip-hop star Dr. Dre, relates his inside perspective on the West Coast hip-hop music industry and lifestyle, particularly regarding Death Row Records, and affiliated artists Snoop Dogg, Suge Knight, and Eminem.

Introduces readers to Simon Cowell, the music executive who is the most popular judge on American Idol. Readers will discover how this young boy from England grew up to become one of the most influential men in American culture.