“Hip-Hop is one of the most important art movements the world has ever seen“
Interviews Inspired by rap’s most influential voices- Pharell,Travis Scott,Nipsey, Lil Peep,Swizz Beatz & many more. Life Lessons From Hip-Hop. bit.ly/3EKtaOs Hip-hop meets self-help in this innovative book with lessons on creativity, self-belief, productivity, & life lessons.
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.
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$$, Dreezy, Baby Tate, Wiki, and more. With chapters covering motivation, creativity, mental wellbeing and more, the words shared by these influential thinkers will help readers take on their own challenges and inspire simple changes that have major positive consequences.
In Life Lessons from Hip-Hop, Grant fuses music journalism and self-help, digging into his archive of interviews from the past decade – as well as exclusive interviews.
“I believe that hip-hop is one of the most important art movements the world has ever seen; its influence has seeped into all areas of contemporary popular culture,” says Grant. “The inspirational people that I have been lucky enough to speak to over the years have truly had an impact on my life, and I did not want to keep that to myself. This book is a tribute to all of the artists who have generously shared their stories with me.”
With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, reinvention, mental wellbeing and more, the words shared by these influential thinkers will help readers take on their own challenges and inspire simple changes that have major positive consequences.
Some of the lessons include:
● Why Joey Bada$$ 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
Dr Fykaa Caan – Senior Fashion, Lifestyle and Current Affairs Editor – The Hollywood London Magazine
