What More Can I Say: Memoirs by Hip Hop’s Greatest Storytellers

Da Baddest

By: Trina
Narrated by: Trina
Length: 5 hours 17 minutes

The award-winning, platinum-selling rapper, songwriter, and television personality shares her “open and revealing account” (Neil Martinez-Belkin, New York Times bestselling author) of coming of age in Miami, her unstoppable ascent to music stardom, and her lasting impact as a legendary figure in the hip-hop industry

Growing up in the Liberty City... Read more

Who's That Girl?

A Memoir

By: Eve Cooper
Narrated by: Eve Cooper
Length: 5 hours 38 minutes

The definitive autobiography from Eve, the multiplatinum, Grammy Award®–winning, Emmy®-nominated rapper, singer-songwriter, actor, mother, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

In 1999, Eve Jihan Cooper made history with her solo debut album, Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, reaching number one on the Billboard 200, marking her as the third... Read more

JAY-Z

Made in America

By: Michael Eric Dyson
Narrated by: Michael Eric Dyson & Nick Cannon
Length: 5 hours 35 minutes

This program is read by the author, and includes an introduction written by Pharrell, and read by Nick Cannon.

"Dyson's incisive analysis of JAY-Z's brilliance not only offers a brief history of hip-hop's critical place in American culture, but also hints at how we can best move forward." —Questlove

JAY-Z: Made in America is the fruit of Michael... Read more

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

By: Gucci Mane & Neil Martinez-Belkin
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

The New York Times bestselling memoir from the legendary Gucci Mane spares no detail in this “cautionary tale that ends in triumph” (GQ).

For the first time Gucci Mane tells his extraordinary story in his own words. It is “as wild, unpredictable, and fascinating as the man himself” (Complex).

The platinum-selling recording artist began writing... Read more

Adversity for Sale

Ya Gotta Believe

By: Jeezy
Narrated by: Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins
Length: 7 hours 46 minutes

Read by the author. NEW YORK TIMES and WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERTo Jeezy’s legion of fans, his name is synonymous with hustle, grit, and the integrity to go out there and achieve your dreams. In his first book, Adversity for Sale: Ya Gotta Believe, Jeezy shares never heard stories of what it took for him to beat the odds and get out of the... Read more

Rise of a Killah

By: Ghostface Killah
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 5 hours 49 minutes

The story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding members

Dennis Coles—aka Ghostface Killah—is a cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip-hop group that established itself by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during the genre's golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing... Read more

Dilla Time

The Life and Afterlife of J Dilla, the Hip-Hop Producer Who Reinvented Rhythm

By: Dan Charnas
Narrated by: Dan Charnas
Length: 14 hours 52 minutes

This program contains examples of J Dilla's music performed in the studio by drummer Nate Smith and is accompanied by a bonus PDF of maps, photos, guides, and more.

"This book is a must for everyone interested in illuminating the idea of unexplainable genius.” —QUESTLOVE

Equal parts biography, musicology, and cultural history, Dilla Time... Read more

Hurricanes

A Memoir

By: Rick Ross & Neil Martinez-Belkin
Narrated by: Guy Lockard
Length: 5 hours 53 minutes

“A gripping journey.”—People

The highly anticipated memoir from hip-hop icon Rick Ross chronicles his coming of age amid Miami’s crack epidemic, his star-studded controversies and his unstoppable rise to fame.

Rick Ross is an indomitable presence in the music industry, but few people know his full story. Now, for the first time, Ross offers a... Read more

Cross the Tracks

A Memoir

By: Boosie Badazz
Narrated by: Jaime Lincoln Smith
Length: 4 hours 48 minutes

From one of rap’s most evocative writers comes a stirring memoir and “masterpiece of a book” (Snoop Dogg) about how Boosie Badazz, one of the industry’s most controversial figures, was able to overcome insurmountable odds to make his music dreams a reality.

A Baton Rouge native who began rapping at age fourteen, Boosie Badazz was already a cult... Read more

Chronicles of the Juice Man

A Memoir

By: Juicy J & Soren Baker
Narrated by: Adam Lazarre-White
Length: 7 hours 17 minutes

A memoir by the Oscar-winning, platinum-selling rapper and producer for fans of Rick Ross’s Hurricanes and The Autobiography of Gucci Mane

The hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the... Read more

Raw

My Journey into the Wu-Tang

By: Lamont "U-God" Hawkins
Narrated by: Lamont "U-God" Hawkins
Length: 8 hours 58 minutes

A PERFECT COMPANION READ TO THE SHOWTIME DOCUMENTARY, WU-TANG CLAN: OF MICS AND MEN

The explosive, never-before-told story behind the historic rise of the Wu-Tang Clan, as told by one of its founding members, Lamont "U-God" Hawkins.

“It’s time to write down not only my legacy, but the story of nine dirt-bomb street thugs who took our everyday... Read more

Sweat the Technique

Revelations on Creativity from the Lyrical Genius

By: Rakim
Narrated by: Rakim
Length: 6 hours 16 minutes

The musician and Hip Hop legend—hailed as “the greatest MC of all time” and compared to Thelonious Monk—reimagines the writing handbook in this memoir and guide that incorporates the soulful genius, confidence, and creativity of a master artist.

When he exploded on the music scene, musical genius Rakim was hailed for his brilliant artistic style,... Read more

From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

By: Raekwon
Narrated by: Landon Woodson & Raekwon
Length: 11 hours 38 minutes

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!

Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.... Read more

The Marathon Don't Stop

The Life and Times of Nipsey Hussle

By: Rob Kenner
Narrated by: Landon Woodson
Length: 11 hours 59 minutes

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

This “beautiful tribute to a legendary artist” (Quincy Jones) is the first in-depth biography of Nipsey Hussle, the hip-hop mogul, artist, and activist whose transformative legacy inspired a generation with his motivational lyrics and visionary business savvy—before he was tragically shot down in the very neighborhood... Read more

Confessions of a Video Vixen

Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits

By: Karrine Steffans & Karen Hunter
Narrated by: Karrine Steffans
Length: 5 hours 42 minutes

Part tell-all, part cautionary tale, this emotionally charged memoir from a former video vixen nicknamed 'Superhead' goes beyond the glamour of celebrity to reveal the inner workings of the hip-hop dancer industry—from the physical and emotional abuse that's rampant in the industry, and which marked her own life—to the excessive use of drugs,... Read more

Mo' Meta Blues

The World According to Questlove

By: Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson & Ben Greenman
Length: TBA

"You have to bear in mind that [Questlove] is one of the smartest motherf*****s on the planet. His musical knowledge, for all practical purposes, is limitless." --Robert Christgau

MO' META BLUES
The World According to Questlove

Mo' Meta Blues is a punch-drunk memoir in which Everyone's Favorite Questlove tells his own story while tackling some of... Read more

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

By: Kathy Iandoli
Narrated by: Bahni Turpin & Kathy Iandoli
Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.

By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit... Read more

My Voice

A Memoir

By: Angie Martinez
Narrated by: Angie Martinez
Length: 7 hours 27 minutes

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Angie Martinez is the “Voice of New York.” Now, for the first time, she candidly recounts the story of her rise to become an internationally celebrated hip hop radio icon.
 
In her current reign at Power 105.1 and for nearly two decades at New York’s Hot 97, Angie Martinez has had one of the highest rated radio shows... Read more

Most Dope

The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller

By: Paul Cantor
Narrated by: Paul Cantor
Length: 11 hours 5 minutes

The first biography of rapper Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh cult favorite–turned–rap superstar who touched the lives of millions before tragically passing away at the age of twenty-six



Malcolm James McCormick began making music at a young age and by fifteen was already releasing mixtapes. One of the first true viral superstars, his early records... Read more

Promise That You Will Sing About Me

The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar

By: Miles Marshall Lewis
Narrated by: Larry Herron & Miles Marshall Lewis
Length: 6 hours 47 minutes

This program includes an introduction read by the author.

A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time.

Kendrick Lamar is one of the most influential rappers, songwriters and record producers of his generation. Widely known for his incredible lyrics and powerful music, he is regarded as... Read more