Empire state of mind : how Jay-Z went from street corner to corner office /
Greenburg, Zack O'Malley.
New York : Portfolio / Penguin,
2011.
An analysis of the business behind the rap artist's hip-hop empire draws on the insights of close friends and associates to cover such topics as his drug-marked youth, musical achievements, and urban-informed business savvy.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
A hard knock life -- The Roc-a-Fella dynasty -- Building a notorious brand -- Jay-Z's first basketball team -- Early retirement -- Def Jam takeover -- Champagne secrets -- To infinity and Beyoncé -- Net gain -- Who killed the Jay-Z Jeep? -- Reinventing the Roc -- History and beyond.
An analysis of the business behind the rap artist's hip-hop empire draws on the insights of close friends and associates to cover such topics as his drug-marked youth, musical achievements, and urban-informed business savvy.
Jay-Z, 1969-
Rap musicians