I’ve loved starting my classes reading a lesson a day to my students. They’ve enjoyed hearing from some of their favorite artists, but in a different capacity.
“It could be easy to miss or overlook your own opportunities if you’re caught up on what’s going on with somebody else. My formula is not going to work for everyone. And it’s the same thing with your formula.”
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If you’re looking looking for last minute Christmas gifts for a hip-hop fan, may I be so bold as to suggest a copy of ‘Life Lessons from Hip-Hop’?
http://geni.us/LifeLessonsFromHipHop…
(Or if you’re looking for a gift for me, this £420 Pikachu will do nicely!)
all about his brilliant book, Life Lessons from Hip-Hop (which I was honoured to edit) as well as authenticity readings, how words can be harmful + all things publishing.
Have a listen :) 💫
For this week’s episode of Making Conversation I spoke to publishing icon @MireilleCHarper about the role of authenticity reading and working towards a more diverse publishing industry.
Listen here: https://anchor.fm/makingconversation/episodes/Episode-04-Mireille-Harper-e1rve54/a-a90rr3r…
LL is right. And I appreciate him making a statement that is useful across the board.
“This idea that you have to have money or else you don’t have any value, is a bad idea. It’s a misinformed way of looking at the world, and the culture.”
for the endorsement.
Pre-order here: http://geni.us/LifeLessonsFromHipHop…
I'd highly recommend picking up Kathy's books too - my personal favourite, 'Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah', is about to drop in paperback.
The 32-year-old Bedford-based producer, singer and DJ - born TJ Carter - has proven himself to be one of the UK’s most innovative musical minds. https://bit.ly/3PFTZq5
The 32-year-old Bedford-based producer, singer and DJ - born TJ Carter - has proven himself to be one of the UK’s most innovative musical minds. https://bit.ly/3PFTZq5
. Grant was the first person to offer me a paid writing gig after uni + opened the doors for a music writing path. A privilege to work on this with such a brilliant author. Full of rich wisdom⚡️
I’m excited to announce that my debut book, ‘Life Lessons from Hip-Hop’, is being released on 1st September by @dkbooks/ @dkpublishing.
You can pre-order a copy here: https://geni.us/LifeLessonsFromHipHop…
Thank you to the amazing team of collaborators helping me, and of course everyone who has ever sat down for an interview with me and shared their stories and wisdom.
Illustrations:
It’s a project I’ve been conceptualising for years, and reflects on my understanding of hip-hop as a driving force for self development. These are some of the lessons I’ve learned from conversations with the most creative, successful and inspiring minds of our generation.
‘Please Don’t Move To London It’s A Trap’ tee is now on sale for one week only https://everpress.com/murkage-dave
Limited edition to ensure they arrive in time for Christmas ⚪️🌍