Empire State of Mind
How Jay-Z Went From Street Corner to Corner Office

Kinda biased -- I wrote it :) Due out March 17, 2011 for Penguin. [URL not allowed] [URL not allowed]......more

I'd say this is almost as good as Jay-Z's own Decoded, and if anything that just goes to show what a wasted opportunity that book was. The author couldn't get the rapper to participate in the making of the book, because what was in it for him (literally, that was Jay-Z's response), and one of the bes......more

Great companion to Jay-Z's book, Decoded. People have sometimes unfairly pointed out that the book doesn't delve into a criticism of the musical career of his subject, but it is a breakthrough because it provides a business perspective to hip hop culture, which hasn't been documented before. Entertai......more

I am a bit torn when it comes to this book. On the one hand it is interesting and enjoyable hearing stories about the development of Jay-Z’s fortune. On the other hand I read this book as it was recommended as a good business biography to read, but I found it based purely on second or third hand hea......more

It is one thing to have the talent, it is another thing to know how to make money from your talent. Jay Z knows the business of music and making money with no sentiments attached. Perfection is a tall order but he has found a way to turn his passion into a profitable venture perfectly. Insightful!!! J......more