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- Take control of your narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 Hip-Hop inspired lessons that will motivate a new generation.
- About the Author: Grant Brydon is a London-based writer whose work explores the intersection of hip-hop and mental health.
- 144 Pages
- Music, Genres & Styles
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About the Book
"50 empowering lessons on creativity, self-help, and mental wellbeing from hip-hop's most influential voices. Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Pharrell Williams, J. Cole, Flo Milli, Big Sean, and Dreezy. Inside, he shares inspirational advice gleaned from these one-on-one interviews to help you take control of your own narrative and make simple outlook changes with major positive consequences."--Back cover.Book Synopsis
Take control of your narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 Hip-Hop inspired lessons that will motivate a new generation. Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Here he shares the creative directions and tips derived from one-on-one conversations with Pharrell Williams, J Cole, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, and many more. With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, mental wellbeing, resilience, and more, the advice gleaned from these important artists' life experiences will help you to face up to your own challenges and inspire you to make simple changes that have major positive consequences. Lessons include: - Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer J Cole on how to Define Success.- Grammy award-winning hip-hop- legend Nas on Maintaining Focus on What's Important.
- A lesson in Committing to Inspiration from Flo Milli, viral TikTok sensation and Best New Artist nominee at the 2020 BET Hip Hop Awards.
- Big Sean on how to Take Time Off and Talk to Someone.
- Multiple BET Hip Hop Awards nominee Action Bronson on how not to be discouraged.
- Kenny Beats - producer of Vince Staples and Ed Sheeran - on the dangers of overthinking.
-Grammy nominated Freddie Gibbs on Integrity.
- Hip-hop royalty Pharrell Williams on the importance of always staying curious.
- Mac Miller on reinvention Adopt a hip-hop mindset to take control of your own narrative and become the best version of yourself with this book of 50 must-read lessons on creativity and self help that will inspire a new generation. Containing exclusive interviews with billion-streaming artists, including J Cole, Nas, Big Sean, Flo Milli, Action Bronson and many more, alongside contemporary illustrations by Ketu the Artist, which offer a fresh visual take on the self-help genre. This is a must-have volume for fans of hip-hop, alongside individuals with an interest in positive thinking, wellness and self-help. Quotes
"Grant Brydon compiles many of the major keys from some of the most prolific voices in hip-hop and draws a through-line to the hearts of their success stories... An entertaining and informative read." ― Kathy Iandoli, author of God Save The Queens: The Essential History of Women in Hip-Hop "A thoughtful collection of essays on hard work and creativity that taps into generous anecdotal wisdom about music and life from an array of personalities in the industry, past and present." ― Lance Scott Walker, author of DJ Screw: A Life In Slow Revolution "A brilliant tapestry of story and artistry by a seasoned journalist whose love for hip-hop flourishes here." ― Ciesay, co-founder of PLACES+FACES
About the Author
Grant Brydon is a London-based writer whose work explores the intersection of hip-hop and mental health. During his decade-long career as a journalist, he has interviewed some of the world's biggest hip-hop artists. He also hosts the podcast Making Conversation with Grant Brydon. Brydon's work focuses on creativity, self-help, and mental wellbeing. His writing has been published by Highsnobiety, Clash, Esquire, Vice, and many more. Ketu the Artist is an LA-based artist and illustrator. He has worked with brands all over the world, including Universal Music Group, Facebook, Adobe, NFL and Netflix.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 6.6 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.0 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 144
Genre: Music
Sub-Genre: Genres & Styles
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Format: Hardcover
Author: Grant Brydon
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2022
TCIN: 86715000
UPC: 9780744061192
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-2236
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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lurkykitty - 2 years ago
Grant Brydon has spent years interviewing hip-hop artists and clearly has love and respect for the music and culture of hip-hop. Life Lessons from Hip-Hop is a compilation of 50 fantastic essays focused on advice from various artists. This book feels like it is geared towards young people, but as an adult reader, I found a lot to reflect on. Hip-hop fans will love this book, but the advice here is solid and relevant for anyone. It is like a guide to life. The section on mental health and work-life balance was particularly important, especially since so many people have been negatively affected by the pandemic. There is a lot to learn here about the history and influence of hip-hop, and many artists to discover. Ketu's illustrations are amazing and life-like. This book belongs in every school library and in the home of every hip-hop fan.
Cool resource for inspiration
4 out of 5 stars
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BookFreakOut - 3 years ago
This book has a lot of potential entry points that will make it appeal to very different audiences. If you're a huge hip-hop fan but not a big reader, the compact, to-the-point, 2-page spreads will make it easy to bounce around to your favorite artists. If you're a huge reader but don't know much about hip-hop, this gives you a way to easily learn a little bit from a large number of artists, and maybe find a few that you want to dive deeper into their work. If you're a big reader and a fan of hip-hop, then say no more, this is the book for you. The artists represented here offer so many unique perspectives, and are wildly different from each other even under the larger "umbrella" of hip-hop, but the author has deftly distilled each section down into a key focus, which brings organization and intention to the book rather than simply being a chaotic collection of thoughts. The layout and artwork feel fresh and modern, and elevate the artists' words as well as the stories behind their music.