Rap music is a billion dollar industry that had humble beginnings in the Bronx NY. Many people think that Rap music and Hip Hop are one and the same. But as the legendary Hip Hop artist KRS One said, "Rap is something you do, Hip Hop is something you live." This book is about MCs, one of the five elements of Hip Hop culture. Children of all ages will learn how 'MCing' (or Rapping) began and grew. Children of all ages will be able to learn information about how Rap music started.

Hi and a very warm welcome to "ONE DIRECTION: DID YOU KNOW?." A Killer Book Containing Gossip, Facts, Trivia, Images & Memory Recall Quiz. (Unofficial & Unauthorized) This book is dedicated to all those 1D fans out there who want to test or brush up on their knowledge. I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anything. They seem to be one of the few things my memory can actually recall. I'm not sure if it's to do with the shock or the "WoW" factor but for some reason my brain seems to store at least some of it for a later date. This edition includes a selection of those "WoW" facts combined with some pretty awesome pictures, if I say so myself At the end there is a short "True or False" quiz to check memory recall and to help cement some of the information included in the book. Don't worry though, it's a bit of fun but at the same time, it helps to check your understanding. Please note that if you're an expert on this subject then you may not find anything new here. If however you enjoy hearing sensational and extraordinary trivia and you like looking at some great pictures then I think you'll love it. Enjoy the show....... Matt.

Gary Barlow is a national treasure! A member of the group Take That, as well as a solo artist, Gary is one of the biggest names on the music scene today. He is known for his amazing musical talent, his appearance on The X Factor, and much more. Find out about the man behind the microphone; what inspires Gary, where he grew up, his interests, and his work in activism and philanthropy. Readers get a great close-up view of Gary - from his early days with Take That - with interesting facts, fun trivia and quotes. Have a go at the Gary Barlow quiz, find out about his famous friends, and what he likes to do in his spare time. A fantastic resources for biography based project work; full glossary and index included. Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next.

Hi and a very warm welcome to "ONE DIRECTION: DID YOU KNOW?." A Killer Book Containing Gossip, Facts, Trivia, Images & Memory Recall Quiz. (Unofficial & Unauthorized) This book is dedicated to all those 1D fans out there who want to test or brush up on their knowledge. I'm one of those people who loves to hear about extraordinary facts or trivia about anything. They seem to be one of the few things my memory can actually recall. I'm not sure if it's to do with the shock or the "WoW" factor but for some reason my brain seems to store at least some of it for a later date. This edition includes a selection of those "WoW" facts combined with some pretty awesome pictures, if I say so myself At the end there is a short "True or False" quiz to check memory recall and to help cement some of the information included in the book. Don't worry though, it's a bit of fun but at the same time, it helps to check your understanding. Please note that if you're an expert on this subject then you may not find anything new here. If however you enjoy hearing sensational and extraordinary trivia and you like looking at some great pictures then I think you'll love it. Enjoy the show....... Matt.

will.i.am is a music and style sensation! Founder of the pop group Black Eyed Peas, solo artist and collaborator, will.i.am is one of the biggest names on the music scene today. Known for his awesome outfits and amazing musical talent, his appearance on The Voice, and much more. Find out about the man behind the microphone; what inspires will.i.am, where he grew up, his interests in entrepreneurship, technology, fashion and entertainment, and his work in activism and philanthropy. Readers get a great close-up view of will.i.am - from his early days with the Black Eyed Peas - with interesting facts, fun trivia and quotes. Have a go at the will.i.am quiz, find out about his famous friends, and what he likes to do in his spare time. A fantastic respources for biography based project work; full glossary and index included. Each title in the Real-life Stories series looks at a celebrity who is at the top of their game and the height of their career. We take a look at how they got to where they are today, what their daily life is like and where they are going next.

Are you ready to rock A to Z? Let's roll through some music history ROCKABET: Classic Edition introduces classic artists of rock 'n' roll in catchy couplets. This fun book promotes the arts, literacy, and learning the ABC's . Cute illustrations depict musicians in a childlike manner. Reading rocks

With never before seen photos and interviews and dedicated to the memory of Big Proof, the founder of D12 and Eminem, this book will take you deep into the heart of the Detroit Ghetto with Eminem long before D12 and the Aftermath with D12. With over 100 million albums sold worldwide and Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, ASCAP Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Gold and Platinum Albums, under his belt, Eminem is one of the best-selling rap artists ever. Discovered by legendary producer Dr Dre, Eminem was signed to Dre's Aftermath Entertainment Record Label in 1999 and he brought along his D12 rap group members and other Detroit rappers, all who would go on to have their own record deals and sell Gold and Platinum Albums. EMINEM and the Detroit Rap Scene: White Kid in a Black Music World chapters include: "The Detroit Hip Hop Scene"; "The Dirty Dozen - The Story Behind the D12 Group"; "Eminem's Artistic Evolution"; "White Kid in a Black Music World." Eminem and the Detroit Rap Scene: White Kid in a Black Music World was written by Isabelle Esling a graduate of the University of Metz, France, where she studied Liberal Arts and Languages. Ms. Esling has been teaching foreign languages in public and private schools as a German and French teacher. Ms. Esling's challenge was to get to the essence of the Detroit ghetto and its rappers, so that she could find the real character of Marshall Mathers III. That meant interviewing, sometimes arguing, perhaps disagreeing and spending countless hours with the people who Eminem grew up with and encountered on his way to the undisputed throne of rap. Isabelle Esling was born in Saint Avold, a little French town near the German border. She currently resides in London, England and can be reached for interviews at [email protected].

Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record deal when he was only eleven, he had his first No.1 when he was 13. Since then he has had 30 U.S. top ten hits, won a range of awards for his music and his civil rights work, and created such iconic songs as "Isn't She Lovely" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You." Stevie Wonder is a beloved entertainer who continues to tour and perform around the world.

Contains over twenty essays that offer varying perspectives on controversial issues related to rap music, such as if it is a significant American cultural music and if it harms women.

Young readers will get an in-depth look at the life of a rock star and the hard work it takes to turn a dream job into a reality.

Dip into this collective biography of ten outstanding female singers of popular music in the twentieth century and meet some of the most remarkable women who've ever lived! Through intimate personal details and numerous photographs, interviews, and tidbits of little-known information, music critic Roxane Orgill brings to life ten "girl singers" and the decades in which they did their best work. Readers of Shout, Sister, Shout! will learn about the lives, the loves, and the music of SOPHIE TUCKER (1900s) MA RAINEY (1910s) BESSIE SMITH (1920s) ETHEL MERMAN (1930s) JUDY GARLAND (1940s) ANITA O'DAY (1950s) JOAN BAEZ (1960s) BETTE MIDLER (1970s) MADONNA (1980s) LUCINDA WILLIAMS (1990s) Writing in a friendly, readable style, Roxane Orgill has created a book of great distinction that will fascinate and inspire readers of all ages.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Lizzo. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ariana Grande. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Lizzo. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Bruno Mars. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Telling their story in their own words, with exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes gossip, this is a must-have for any Little Mix fan. Little Mix are the UK's most successful girl band. They first found fame - and each other - on The X Factor in 2011. Five years later they have gone from strength to strength, achieving huge global success. With three platinum-selling albums in the UK and over 14 million record sales worldwide, the band are both adored by their fans and critically acclaimed for their brilliant music. In this book the girls share the real behind-the-scenes story of both their personal lives and their success. They reveal the many highs - what it feels like to perform in front of thousands of people; the excitement of seeing your music soar to Number One around the world - but also the lows. Through it all the girls have had each other, and their incredibly close friendship has grown stronger and stronger as the years have gone by. Now the girls are like sisters, and in this book they share their journeys and how it feels for your dreams to come true. Brimming with exclusive photos, this book shares with us the girls' innermost secrets - their hopes and dreams for the future, their families, their relationships, their style advice and above all their friendship. This book is Little Mix's story in their own words and tells you everything you need to know about their lives both in and out of the spotlight.

This title introduces readers to the life and music of Billie Eilish. Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.

Travel back in time to find out what life was like before streaming music. Historical photographs, helpful infographics, and a "Blast from the Past" special feature provide readers an engaging overview of records, cassette tapes, and other ways people listened to their favorite tunes.