The new book from renowned journalist Grant Brydon
Hip-Hop meets self-help in this innovative new book, with lessons on creativity, self-belief, productivity, and more inspired by rap’s most influential voices.
Grant fuses music journalism and self-help, digging into his archive of interviews from the past decade, as well as exclusive new interviews with the likes of Joey Bada$$, Dreezy, Baby Tate, Wiki, and more. With chapters covering motivation, creativity, mental wellbeing and more, the words shared by these influential thinkers will help readers take on their own challenges and inspire simple changes that have major positive consequences.
Delighted to have received a copy of this book and it is definitely a feature on our coffee table with its colourful front cover. This book is full of the most amazing interviews, an interesting insight into the journey and personal life lessons from some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop. It brings you close to them like you are having an up close and personal chat and just hanging out. Grant has done a phenomenal job.
An absolute must read!!!
“Hip-Hop is one of the most important art movements the world has ever seen “
Respected journalist Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop, from J. Cole to Pharrell Williams. Since he was a teenager, an obsession with hip-hop has been the lens through which Grant has engaged with the world, spurring him on to pursue a career in music journalism. Speaking with many of his favourite artists helped him to understand hip-hop as a driving force for self development.
In Life Lessons from Hip-Hop, Grant fuses music journalism and self-help, digging into his archive of interviews from the past decade – as well as exclusive interviews.
“I believe that hip-hop is one of the most important art movements the world has ever seen; its influence has seeped into all areas of contemporary popular culture,” says Grant. “The inspirational people that I have been lucky enough to speak to over the years have truly had an impact on my life, and I did not want to keep that to myself. This book is a tribute to all of the artists who have generously shared their stories with me.”
With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, reinvention, mental wellbeing and more, the words shared by these influential thinkers will help readers take on their own challenges and inspire simple changes that have major positive consequences.
Some of the lessons include:
● Why Joey Bada$$ believes everyone’s success is different
● How taking time off helped Big Sean reconnect with his passion
● Why Nipsey Hussle advocated for life-long learning
● How Flo Milli made a commitment to her inspiration
Available Now – Life Lessons from Hip-Hop- 50 Reflections on Creativity, Motivation, Wellbeing
and More
By Grant Brydon
1 September 2022 | £14.99 | Hardback
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