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OverviewAs USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, puts it, Russell Simmons helped found the hip-hop movement and turn it into a huge money-making machine. He co-founded Def Jam Records, one of the first successful hip-hop record labels. He also worked with many of hip-hop's earliest stars, such as Run-D.M.C. and the Beastie Boys. Raised in Queens, New York, Simmons grew up obsessed with music--and fought to make a life for himself in the music business. After helping push hip-hop into the mainstream, he took on fashion, film production, and advertising, among other projects. Later, he turned to activism, using his influence to aid different social causes. Throughout it all, Simmons has held onto his unique personal style and unmistakable attitude. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Carrie GolusPublisher: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) Imprint: Twenty-First Century Books (Tm) Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.345kg ISBN: 9780761381570ISBN 10: 0761381570 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 01 January 2012 Recommended Age: From 12 to 13 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock ![]() The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationCarrie Golus has been a freelance writer since 1991. She has written hundreds of magazine and newspaper articles, as well as website content, brochures, video scripts, press releases, and the text for a museum exhibition. She holds a BA and a MA in English language and literature from the University of Chicago. She has written several biographies for young readers. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |