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Download or read book Mr. West written by Sarah Blake and published by Wesleyan University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-09 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mr. West covers the main events in superstar Kanye West's life while also following the poet on her year spent researching, writing, and pregnant. The book explores how we are drawn to celebrities—to their portrayal in the media—and how we sometimes find great private meaning in another person's public story, even across lines of gender and race. Blake's aesthetics take her work from prose poems to lineated free verse to tightly wound lyrics to improbably successful sestinas. The poems fully engage pop culture as a strange, complicated presence that is revealing of America itself. This is a daring debut collection and a groundbreaking work. An online reader's companion will be available at http://sarahblake.site.wesleyan.edu.
Download or read book Raising Kanye written by Donda West and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-05-08 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The mother of rap superstar Kanye West shares her experiences on being a single mother raising a celebrity. As the mother of hip-hop superstar Kanye West, Donda West has watched her son grow from a brilliant baby boy with all the intimations of fame and fortune to one of the hottest rappers on the music scene. And she has every right to be proud: she raised her son with strong moral values, teaching him right from wrong and helping him become the man he is today. In Raising Kanye, Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way. Featuring never-before-seen photos and compelling personal anecdotes, Donda's powerful and inspiring memoir reveals everything from the difficulties she faced as a single mother in the African American community to her later experiences as Kanye's manager as he rose to superstardom. Speaking frankly about her son's reputation as a "Mama's Boy," and his memorable public outbursts about gay rights and President George W. Bush, Donda supports her son without exception, and here she shares the invaluable wisdom she has taken away from each experience—passion, tolerance, patience, and above all, always telling the truth. Ultimately, she not only expresses what her famously talented son has meant to her but what he has meant to music and an entire generation.
Book Synopsis Kanye West Owes Me $300 by : Jensen Karp
Download or read book Kanye West Owes Me $300 written by Jensen Karp and published by Crown. This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “triumphantly funny” (AV Club) memoir, comedian Jensen Karp tells the story of how, as a Jewish kid from the L.A. suburbs, he became a rap battle legend—and then almost became a star. “The funniest person I follow on Twitter finally got smart and wrote about his unlikely—and hilarious—odyssey as teenage rapper Hot Karl.”—Kevin Smith, New York Times bestselling author of Tough Sh*t When twelve-year old Jensen Karp got his first taste of rapping for crowds at his friend’s bar mitzvah in 1991, little did he know that he was taking his first step on a journey that would end with a failed million-dollar recording and publishing deal with Interscope Records when he was only nineteen. Now, in Kanye West Owes Me $300, Karp finally tells the true story of his wild ride as “Hot Karl,” the most famous white rapper you’ve never heard of. On his way to (almost) celebrity, Jensen shares his childhood run-ins with rock-listening, Southern California classmates, who tell him that “rap is for black people,” and then recounts his record-breaking rap battling streak on popular radio contest “The Roll Call”—a run that caught the eye of a music industry hungry for new rap voices in the early ’00s. He also introduces his rap partner, Rickye, who constitutes the second half of their group XTra Large; his supportive mom, who performs with him onstage; and the soon-to-be-household-name artists he records with, including Redman, Fabolous, Mya, and will.i.am. Finally, he reveals why his album never saw the light of day (two words: Slim Shady), the downward spiral he suffered after, and what he found instead of rap glory. Full of rollicking stories from his close brush with fame, Karp’s hilarious memoir is the ultimate fish-out-of-water story about a guy who follows an unlikely passion—trying to crack the rap game—despite what everyone else says. It’s 30 Rock for the rap set; 8 Mile for the suburbs; and quite the journey for a white kid from the valley.
Download or read book Kanye West written by Barbara Sheen and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-28 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the release of his first major album, College Dropout, in 2003, Kanye West has become one the most acclaimed and dominant figures in the music industry. He has sold more than thirty-two million records and one hundred million digital downloads, according to Billboard. West has also won twenty-one Grammys, making him one of the most awarded artists of all-time. This captivating edition provides a balanced biography of Kanye West. Readers will learn about the strong influences in his childhood, his road to attaining superstardom, and his vocal views on various political and cultural issues.
Download or read book Kanye West written by Elise O. and published by Hyperink Inc. This book was released on 2012-03-14 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABOUT THE BOOK Love him or hate him, Kanye West is one of the biggest rap artists in history. With numerous Grammy Awards and six platinum albums, West has diversified the face and sound of rap music. Before Kanye took rap by storm in 2004, the rap scene was almost completely dominated by gangster rap. Kanye's middle class background and preppy image breathed new life into what had become a one-dimensional music genre. Kanye's rise to fame did not come easy. His mother, Dr. Donda West, had always hoped Kanye would graduate college and pursue higher education. Professionally, Kanye struggled to be taken seriously as a solo rapper, even after he successfully collaborated with notable rappers like Jay Z. As soon as Roc-A-Fella music signed Kanye, though, he began churning out platinum albums. Once Kanye was firmly established in his music career, the only person getting in the way of Kanye West was Kanye West. His public temper tantrums, though interesting at first, have slowly whittled away at his professional image. His petulant behavior has garnered him enormous amounts of negative attention from the general public and people in public office. Two United States Presidents have criticized Kanye West's attitude and actions. EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK Kanye Omari West was born June 8th, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. Both of his parents came from an intellectual background. Kanye's father, Ray West, was a photographer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and a former member of the Black Panthers. His mother, Dr. Donda West, was a professor of English. In Atlanta, Donda taught at Clark Atlanta University. When Kanye was only three years old, his parents divorced. His mother left Clark Atlanta University for Chicago, Illinois. There, Donda assumed a position as the chair of the English Department at Chicago State University. Kanye grew up in a middle class neighborhood in on the South Side of Chicago with his mother, though he spent each summer with his father in Washington, D.C.. In an interview Donda recalls, "We had such a full and rich lifestyle when we didn't have a lot. There were benefits to being a university professor. Our staying in China for a year was because I was a foreign expert to the People's Republic of China, teaching English." Donda made sure that Kanye received the best education possible. She sent Kanye to good schools, and arranged extra curricular activities that stimulated his artistic inclinations. Donda was consciously trying to raise a future leader, and taught Kanye to always speak his mind. Donda says "There is no room for shyness. I raised him that way, to think critically and analytically and not be afraid to voice what you feel. I helped shape that. I think leaders are people who must do that." CHAPTER OUTLINE Kanye West + Introduction + A Middle Class Youth: + Behind the Scenes + The Turning Point + ...and much more ...buy the book to continue reading!
Download or read book Kanye West written by Jeff Burlingame and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even at a young age, Kanye West's love for music gave him opportunities to make money. Even though Kanye had the chance to attend college and have his career go in a different direction, he instead chose to focus on writing beats and raps which ultimately made him a star. This hip-hop biography covers everything from Kanye's childhood mischief to his first big contract to the most controversial moment of his illustrious career.
Download or read book Kanye West written by Kayla Morgan and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On his record My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, hip-hop superstar Kanye West "unleashes an array of flavors—old school hip-hop, progressive rock, R&B, classical music—and mixes and matches them," says USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper. The paper describes Kanye's songs as "sonic jewels." Since releasing his first album, The College Dropout, in 2004, Kanye has taken the hip-hop world by storm. He raps, he sings, and he dances, dazzling audiences with his unique musical style. People cheer when he takes the stage, but his socially conscious lyrics also make listeners think about what the words mean. Kanye has caused controversy by speaking his mind on television and at award shows. But there's no controversy when it comes to his talent. In the music industry, he is known as a quadruple threat because he works in four different roles: producer, rapper, beat-maker, and record label executive. Tall, handsome, and always stylishly dressed, he is also a musical innovator, fashion icon, and all-around hip hop rock star. Learn how this award-winning entertainer created his own musical empire.
Book Synopsis The Cultural Impact of Kanye West by : J. Bailey
Download or read book The Cultural Impact of Kanye West written by J. Bailey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through rap and hip hop, entertainers have provided a voice questioning and challenging the sanctioned view of society. Examining the moral and social implications of Kanye West's art in the context of Western civilization's preconceived ideas, the contributors consider how West both challenges religious and moral norms and propagates them.
Book Synopsis Kanye West by : Robert C. Schaller Jr.
Download or read book Kanye West written by Robert C. Schaller Jr. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revealing biography of Kanye West explores the artist—and the man. Kanye West is a star. His music has jumped from sensation to staple in the rap industry, while his personality, his philosophies, and his willingness to speak out for what he believes in regularly place him at the center of controversy. Kanye West: A Biography traces the star's life from his birth through the present day to paint a detailed picture of the artist and the man. Raised by a single mother who was an English professor in Chicago, West admits he came from "the wrong side of the mall" rather than the wrong side of the tracks. His name, his style, and the way he conducts his business are unique. His thoughtful reflections in interviews reveal a complex man few have taken the time to understand. This biography looks at that multifaceted star, exploring his career as singer and producer, but also looking at the forces that prepared him to chase his dreams—and chase off anyone who stood in his way.
Download or read book Through the Wire written by Kanye West and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-11-10 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator. Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become: "...They say people in your life are like seasons And anything that happens is for a reason..." Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye's world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level. The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.
Book Synopsis Pocket Kanye Wisdom by : Hardie Grant
Download or read book Pocket Kanye Wisdom written by Hardie Grant and published by . This book was released on 2015-10 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned for his outrageous self-confidence, his shameless honesty, and his sometimes downright astonishing remarks, Kanye West has something to say on everything, from music, fashion and sex to mortality, creativity and even fur pillows. In this volume, some of his best quotes have been compiled into a handy pocket-sized edition, perfect for reading on the go. Whether you're in need of an injection of self-confidence, some style advice, or just a good laugh at some shocking proclamations, this is the book for you.
Book Synopsis Kanye West-Reanimator by : Joshua Chaplinsky
Download or read book Kanye West-Reanimator written by Joshua Chaplinsky and published by . This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Of Kanye West, who was my friend in college and after he dropped out, I can speak only with extreme sadness..." So begins this epic cautionary tale of ambition and hubris. A bizarre mix of Lovecraft and hip-hop history, Kanye West¿Reanimator reimagines the classic story "Herbert West¿Reanimator" with everyone's favorite petulant genius cast in the titular role. In it, Kanye West attempts to reanimate a moribund hip-hop scene, only to come to the conclusion that his music is so powerful, it should be used to reanimate the dead. And who better to reanimate than those two legendary titans gone before their time¿Biggie and Tupac? Hilarity and carnage ensue.
Download or read book Donda's Rules written by Donda West and published by Wayman Dean Press. This book was released on 2019-08 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive works of the professor and scholar, Donda West, are included in Donda's Rules. Chapters include her systems theory on composition and rhetoric, a resolution on ebonics, a community-based economic development plan, and her studies on Alexander Pushkin. West implemented a system of teaching composition, created a philosophy as a theoretical base for teaching, and she presents research theories on writing. The book highlights her scholarly genius, besides being the mother of Kanye West.
Book Synopsis The Kanye West Tweet Coloring Book by : Lemon Tree Coloring
Download or read book The Kanye West Tweet Coloring Book written by Lemon Tree Coloring and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-23 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COLORING BOOKS FOR GROWN-UPS - GIFT IDEAS - HUMOROUS This book features the 35 most iconic tweets from the Yeezus of Twitter himself - Kanye West. Whether you are a fan of Kanye's music, or just his Twitter wisdom, this book will make you laugh, relieve your stress and release your inner artist. Just remember: You may be talented, but you're not Kanye West. HAPPY COLORING! Book Details: 35 iconic tweets on unique coloring patterns, with illustrations Printed single-sided on bright white paper Hilarious Kanye West illustrations on reverse black pages, to prevent color bleed-through The perfect gag gift for Kanye West fans, for all special occasions like birthdays, Easter, Christmas and many more.
Book Synopsis Kanye West: God & Monster by : Mark Beaumont
Download or read book Kanye West: God & Monster written by Mark Beaumont and published by Omnibus Press. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Kanye West is undoubtedly one of pop culture's most divisive and fascinating characters. Alongside his multimillion selling albums, Kanye has also launched record labels and clothing lines and in the process, become one of the most respected, creative and influential artists in music today.The most in-depth look at West's life and career to date,"--Novelist.
Book Synopsis Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by : Kirk Walker Graves
Download or read book Kanye West's My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy written by Kirk Walker Graves and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2014-06-19 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first decade of the twenty-first century, Kanye West created the most compelling body of pop music by an American artist during the period. Having risen from obscurity as a precocious producer through the ranks of Jay Z's Roc-A-Fella records, by the time he released My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (MBDTF) in late 2010, West had evolved into a master collagist, an alchemist capable of transfiguring semi-obscure soul samples and indelible beats into a brash and vulnerable new art form. A look at the arc of his career, from the heady chipmunk soul exuberance of The College Dropout (2004) to the operatic narcissism of MBDTF, tells us about the march of pop music into the digital age and, by extension, the contradictions that define our cultural epoch. In a cloud-based and on-demand culture – a place of increasing virtualization, loneliness, and hyper-connectivity – West straddles this critical moment as what David Samuels of The Atlantic calls "the first true genius of the iPhone era, the Mozart of contemporary American music." In the land of taking a selfie, honing a personal brand, and publicly melting down online, Kanye West is the undisputed king. Swallowing the chaos wrought by his public persona and digesting it as a grandiose allegory of self-redemption, Kanye sublimates his narcissism to paint masterstroke after masterstroke on MBDTF, a 69-minute hymn to egotistical excess. Sampling and ventriloquizing the pop music past to tell the story of its future – very much a tale of our culture's wish for unfettered digital ubiquity – MBDTF is the album of its era, an aesthetic self-acquittal and spiritual autobiography of our era's most dynamic artist.
Download or read book Kanye West written by Bob Schaller and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and related topics. Includes a time line.
