Life Lessons from HipHop, Grant Brydon
Life Lessons from HipHop, Grant Brydon
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Life Lessons from Hip-Hop
50 Reflections on Creativity, Motivation and Wellbeing

Author: Grant Brydon

Narrator: Grant Brydon

Unabridged: 2 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 09/06/2022


Synopsis

Adopt a hip-hop mindset to take control of your own narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 must-read lessons on creativity and self-help that will inspire a new generation.

Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Here he shares the creative directions and tips derived from one-on-one conversations with Pharrell Williams, J Cole, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, and many more.

With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, reinventions, mental wellbeing, resilience, and more, the advice gleaned from these important artists' life experiences will help you to face up to your own challenges and inspire you to make simple changes that have major positive consequences. Lessons include:

-Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer J Cole on how to Define Success
-Grammy award-winning hip-hop- legend Nas on Maintaining Focus on What's Important
-A lesson in Committing to Inspiration from Flo Milli, viral TikTok sensation and Best New Artist nominee at the 2020 -BET Hip Hop Awards
-Big Sean on how to Take Time Off and Talk to Someone
-Multiple BET Hip Hop Awards nominee Action Bronson on how not to be discouraged
-Kenny Beats - producer of Vince Staples and Ed Sheeran - on the dangers of overthinking
-Grammy nominated Freddie Gibbs on Integrity
-Apple Radio show host Joe Kay on maintaining a healthy body and mind
-Mac Miller on reinvention

Grant Brydon is a London-based writer whose work explores the intersection of hip-hop and mental health. During his decade-long career as a journalist, he has interviewed some of the world's biggest hip-hop artists. He also hosts the podcast Making Conversation with Grant Brydon. His writing has been published by Highsnobiety, Clash, Esquire, Vice, and many more.

About The Author

Grant Brydon is a London-based writer whose work explores the intersection of hip-hop and mental health. During his decade-long career as a journalist, he has interviewed some of the world’s biggest hip-hop artists. He also hosts the podcast Making Conversation with Grant Brydon. Brydon’s work focuses on creativity, self-help, and mental wellbeing. His writing has been published by Highsnobiety, Clash, Esquire, Vice, and many more. Ketu the Artist is an LA-based artist and illustrator. He has worked with brands all over the world, including Universal Music Group, Facebook, Adobe, NFL and Netflix.  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amalfi on April 10, 2023

3.5 Estuvo interesante, ver las opiniones y experiencias de tantos artistas y personalidades relacionadas al hip hop. Solo que siento que si cada uno hubiese respondido una pregunta en específico o algo por el estilo uno tuviera la oportunidad de ver una opinión más profunda. --- Life Lessons from Hip-......more

Goodreads review by Provin on April 11, 2023

My first impression is this book is stunning! The artwork is eye candy and the words are literally music to my ears. I grew up on hip-hop and rap. I love the bass thumping beats and my soul eats up the lyrics. So when I saw this book I knew I had to read it. Old school and new school artists share a......more

Goodreads review by JGA on July 05, 2023

Inspirational and insightful! Worth the read!......more

Goodreads review by Iconic on February 03, 2023

This is a book that you can flip to any page and find great advice. I like that the lessons are organized by chapter. These lessons can help improve your life tremendously if applied one lesson at a time. There's advice from how to be confidence, dealing with criticism and how to be the best version of......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on October 25, 2022

I HAD TO HAVE IT... I'm going to be honest....I just had to have it. I almost didn't care how it read; I just wanted the book. It falls in line with a style that suits my household. Hip hop, and the rappers/singers of that genre giving quotes and thoughts to experiences. I have young adult children a......more