| Sing to Me: My Story of Making Music, Finding Magic, and Searching for Who's Next Contributor(s): Reid, L. A. (Author), Selvin, Joel (Contribution by), Graham, Dion (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1504695119 ISBN-13: 9781504695114 Publisher: HarperCollins OUR PRICE: $35.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: February 2016 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Entertainment & Performing Arts - Music | Business Aspects - Music | Genres & Styles - Pop Vocal |
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| Publisher Description: In this long-awaited memoir, the groundbreaking record producer chronicles his struggles, his success, and the celebrated artists that made him a legend.Legendary music producer L. A. Reid--the man behind artists such as Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Kanye West, Rihanna, TLC, Outkast, Pink, Justin Bieber, and Usher--changed the music business forever. Now, he tells his story, taking fans on an intimate tour of his life. Sing to Me is a fascinating journey from Reid's small-town R&B roots in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his work as a drummer to his fame as a Grammy Award-winning music producer and his gig as a judge on the hit reality show, The X Factor.Reid takes readers behind the scenes of the music industry, charting his rise to fame and sharing stories of the countless singers he's met, nurtured, and molded into stars. Part music memoir, part inspirational business guide, this beautifully designed memoir showcases Reid's trademark passion and ingenuity and introduces a multifaceted genius who continues to shape pop culture today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Reid, L. A.: - L. A. Reid, after leaving high school to pursue a career in music, found success with his R&B group, Deele. After the group disbanded, he and his ex-bandmate Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds co-founded LaFace Records with Arista Records. As the head of LaFace, Reid broke ground for African American pop artists and helped establish the now-famous music scene in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2004, he became the chairman and CEO of The Island Def Jam Group, and in 2011, he signed on as CEO and chairman of Epic Records and as a judge on The X Factor. Graham, Dion: -Dion Graham, from HBO's The Wire, also narrates The First 48 on A&E. An Audie Award winner and critically acclaimed actor and narrator, he has performed on Broadway, off Broadway, internationally, in films, and in several hit television series. His performances have been praised as thoughtful and compelling, vivid and full of life. Selvin, Joel: -Joel Selvin has covered pop music since 1970 for the San Francisco Chronicle. He is coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestseller Red and author of the award-winning Ricky Nelson and Summer of Love. |