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The hustle still continues for hip-hop OG Juicy J as he shares his invaluable story as an unwavering force in the music industry. Jordan Houston’s rise to stardom was never easy. He began his journey on the streets of Memphis in the ’80s, always inspired by music and with big dreams of becoming a superstar rapper. Jordan stuck to his plan with determination. From a young, poor, ambitious kid to an Academy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated recording artist and entrepreneur, the Juice Man offers his wisdom as one of the most influential tastemakers in the game.

The History of Gangster Rap is a deep dive into one of the most fascinating subgenres of any music category to date. Sixteen detailed chapters, organized chronologically, examine the evolution of gangster rap, its main players, and the culture that created this revolutionary music. From still-swirling conspiracy theories about the murders of Biggie and Tupac to the release of the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton, the era of gangster rap is one that fascinates music junkies and remains at the forefront of pop culture.

In this inspiring follow-up to his iconic memoir, Gucci Mane gifts us with his playbook for living your best life. The Gucci Mane Guide to Greatness distils the legend’s timeless wisdom into a one-of-a-kind motivational guidebook. Gucci Mane emerged transformed after a turbulent life of violence, crime and addiction to become a dazzling embodiment of the power of positivity, focus and hard work.

Hosted by acclaimed author and journalist Soren Baker, Unique Access with Soren Baker brings the Maryland native’s distinctive interviewing approach to the podcast world. He grew up loving rap and started covering it in the 1990s for The Source, the New York Times, XXL, the Chicago Tribune, Rap Pages, and the Los Angeles Times. Since then, Soren Baker has authored The History Of Gangster Rap and The Gucci Mane Guide To Greatness with Gucci Mane. Given Soren’s extensive knowledge of and relationships with some of the biggest artists in the genre, Unique Access with Soren Baker provides ...