Bøger af Jake Brown

The life story of one of history's most well-known rap artists, whose life was cut short by his violent murder. In "Ready to Die," author Jake Brown reveals the musician's loyalties and his roots, bringing readers up-close and personal into the rise of Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean "Puffy" Combs (P. Diddy), Tupac Shakur, Faith Evans, Lil' Kim, and the Junior Mafia.

"An intriguing look at the life and times of Marion TSuge' Knight, the controversial rap mogul whose 'gangsta' persona and stable of hard-core artists changed the face of American music."

In the ever-evolving landscape of computer science, data structures and artificial intelligence (AI) stand as the cornerstones of efficient and organized information handling and intelligent problem-solving. Whether you're a novice programmer looking to grasp the fundamentals or a seasoned developer seeking to optimize your code while incorporating AI, understanding the interplay of data structures and AI is a pivotal skill. This book delves into the world of data structures and their seamless integration with AI, providing you with a comprehensive guide to mastering them in two of the most influential programming languages: Python and C++. Python's simplicity and readability, coupled with C++'s performance and power, offer a dynamic duo for exploring and implementing data structures in the context of AI-driven projects.

Although this biography on R Kelly was written in 2004, while at the height of his musical career and sexual predator crimes, is as current today as it was then. This book takes you from the beginnings and trauma of R Kelly's early life that set him on a course for worldwide fame. and the "Monster" serial rapist we know as Robert "R" Kelly today. Author Jake Brown explores the past of R Kelly and uncovers the truth!.

This is the true, fascinating and fairytale story of Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, from childhood, to her ascension to the top of the music charts as an international phenomenon known as Lady Gaga, with an African American recording, production and management team, led by R&B recording artist Akon, who Lady Gaga was signed to. Born on March 28, 1986, in Yonkers, New York, to Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta, Lady Gaga is a pop artist and cultural icon whose antics, onstage and in video, and wild fashions have earned her attention worldwide. Her hits, Bad Romance, Poker Face and Love Game have sold millions of copies. With never before seen photos and interviews that bring you deep into the heart and soul of this extraordinary talent, destined to rule the world, author Jake Brown, will take you on a journey beginning in Yonkers, New York, crisscrossing throughout the United States and traversing around the world. Lady Gaga is recognized for her flamboyant, diverse, and outre contributions to the music industry through her fashion, performances, and music videos. She had sold an estimated 26 million albums and 127 million singles worldwide and her singles are some of the best-selling worldwide. Her achievements include five Grammy Awards and 13 MTV Video Music Awards. Gaga has consecutively appeared on Billboard Magazine's Artists of the Year, ranked fourth in VH1's list of 100 Greatest Women in Music, is the fourth best selling digital singles artist in US, according to RIAA; is regularly placed on lists composed by Forbes magazine, including The World's 100 Most Powerful Women from 2010 to 2013, and was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. LADY GAGA: BORN TO BE FREE An Unauthorized Biography chapters include: Gaga from Birth, 76 Stanton Street, F.A.M.E, Little Monsters, The Fame Monster E.P., Born This Way, Gaga Takes Over the World, Life as a Fashion Show, ARTPOP and "2014 and Beyond." LADY GAGA: BORN TO BE FREE An Unauthorized Biography was written by Nashville-based music biographer Jake Brown who has published thirty five books, including other Colossus Books titles: Kanye West: The Rise of Kanye West and the Chicago Rap Scene: Jay Z and the Roc-A-Fella Record Dynasty; Prince: In the Studio; Dr. Dre: In the Studio; Suge Knight: The Rise, Fall and Rise of Death Row Records; 50 Cent: No Holds Barred; Biggie Smalls: Ready to Die; Tupac: In the Studio; as well as titles on R. Kelly; The Black Eyed Peas and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. "

Red Hot Chili Peppers in the Studio brings you right on the scene from the formation of the group to their rocky road where you get first hand details of the successes, the producers, the engineers, the controversies; Frusciante's drug addiction, Slovak's death, the break ups, the tours, the mayhem and of course, the music. Show more Show less

Originating his very own funk-pop musical genre that produced over 100 million albums sold world-wide; six Grammy Awards among tens of dozens of award nominations over the past 30 years; induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and a world-tour the same year which grossed $87 million-making it the #1 most profitable tour of the year, Prince proved he was as relevant in the millennium as he'd been since the late 1970s when he first introduced what Rolling Stone Magazine describes in sound and impact as a "taut, keyboard-dominated... hybrid of rock, pop, and funk, with blatantly sexual lyrics...(that) influenced much of 1980s dance-pop music...Madonna...Michael... and Janet Jackson were comparable to Prince only in terms of star power. None could match the formidable breadth of his talents, which included not just singing and dancing but also composing, producing, and playing instruments."

Named one of "Time" magazine's most influential people, Kanye West is a powerful force in the world of hip-hop. This work uncovers the method behind this genius's multi-platinum madness. An "Ebony" Magazine Bookshelf Pick.

Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson endured substantial obstacles throughout his young yet remarkably dramatic life before becoming, in early 2003, the most discussed figure in rap, if not pop music in general. In this new biography, every detail of 50's "life on the edge" is covered.

Focuses exclusively on the studio craft of the late rap legend, Featuring exclusive interviews with many of his producers, including a lengthy, multi-chapter interview with Shakur's closest musical collaborator, Johnny J, among others, offering fans never-before-revealed insight into 2-Pac's recording method, the inter-workings of his songwriting process

Brown's in-depth tell-all details the making and building of Cash Money Records, Southern rap, and the biggest rap superstar in the universe who served a prison term at the height of his career and successfully released a hit album and videos while inside. 186 pp.

Motorhead have always been a band whose reputation for the rock'n'roll lifestyle precedes them, but along the way they have also accumulated am impressive, Grammy-winning back catalogue full of classic songs. And for the first time their creation is explored via exclusive interviews in this one hundred per cent authorised account in the studio.