Purpose is Wyclef Jean's powerful story of a life rooted in struggle, soul-searching, art, and survival. In his own voice the multi-platinum musician and producer shares everything, from his childhood in Haiti to his rise to the top of the American music scene. For the first time ever, Wyclef reveals the behind-the-scenes story of the Fugees, including his partnership with Lauryn Hill and Pras Michel, the details of their award-winning album The...

Lizzo started singing and rapping with musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her fun lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world.

The seminal rap group A Tribe Called Quest brought jazz into the genre, resurrecting timeless rhythms to create masterpieces. This narrative follows Tribe from their early days as part of the Afrocentric rap collective known as the Native Tongues, through their first three classic albums, to their eventual breakup and long hiatus. Their work is placed in the context of the broader rap landscape of the 1990s, one upended by sampling laws that forced...

Travis Scott (Jacques Bermon Webster Jr.) works as a rapper, actor, fashion designer, model, producer, songwriter, and philanthropist. He is also the father of one child with his significant other, Kylie Jenner. Scott established himself first in Houston, Texas, then in both the New York City and Los Angeles rap games. He began his career in high school, working in musical groups and building the network that would allow him to sleep on floors and...

This title examines the lives of Ben Haggerty and Ryan Lewis, the hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. Readers will learn about their childhoods, families, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read text that explores the duo's early interest and talent in music that led to the release of The Heist. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library...

Discusses the life of the rapper who grew up in a poor New Orleans neighborhood, chronicling his early entry into the music business, legal troubles, and success as a mainstream artist.

Highlights the life and achievements of the popular musician, including his childhood and rise to fame as a singer-songwriter, rapper, and record producer.

"This biography highlights the life and accomplishments of H.E.R., covering her early life, inspiration to pursue music, and successes. With striking photographs and interesting sidebars, the book relays H.E.R.'s childhood achievements as Gabi Wilson, her disappearance from the music scene, and her reemergence as the thrilling artist known as H.E.R. Features include a timeline, glossary, online resources, source notes, and an index." --

The short life and career of influential Rap artist and actor, Tupac Shakur, in his own words.