Raising Kanye

Raising Kanye
Author: Donda West
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2007-05-08
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1416556648

The mother of rap superstar Kanye West shares her experiences on being a single mother raising a celebrity. As the mother of hip-hop superstar Kanye West, Donda West has watched her son grow from a brilliant baby boy with all the intimations of fame and fortune to one of the hottest rappers on the music scene. And she has every right to be proud: she raised her son with strong moral values, teaching him right from wrong and helping him become the man he is today. In Raising Kanye, Donda not only pays homage to her famous son but reflects on all the things she learned about being his mother along the way. Featuring never-before-seen photos and compelling personal anecdotes, Donda's powerful and inspiring memoir reveals everything from the difficulties she faced as a single mother in the African American community to her later experiences as Kanye's manager as he rose to superstardom. Speaking frankly about her son's reputation as a "Mama's Boy," and his memorable public outbursts about gay rights and President George W. Bush, Donda supports her son without exception, and here she shares the invaluable wisdom she has taken away from each experience—passion, tolerance, patience, and above all, always telling the truth. Ultimately, she not only expresses what her famously talented son has meant to her but what he has meant to music and an entire generation.

House of Music

House of Music
Author: Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2020-09-03
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1786078457

WINNER OF THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY STORYTELLING AWARD 2021 ‘Riveting, taking in prejudice as well as sacrifice. There are 4.30am starts, lost instruments, fractured wrists, all captured with vivid flourishes. A paean to camaraderie.’ Observer Seven brothers and sisters. All of them classically trained musicians. One was Young Musician of the Year and performed for the royal family. The eldest has released her first album, showcasing the works of Clara Schumann. These siblings don’t come from the rarefied environment of elite music schools, but from a state comprehensive in Nottingham. How did they do it? Their mother, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, opens up about what it takes to raise a musical family in a Britain divided by class and race. What comes out is a beautiful and heartrending memoir of the power of determination, camaraderie and a lot of hard work. The Kanneh-Masons are a remarkable family. But what truly sparkles in this eloquent memoir is the joyous affirmation that children are a gift and we must do all we can to nurture them.

Thank You and You're Welcome

Thank You and You're Welcome
Author: Kanye West
Publisher: Super Good
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Conduct of life
ISBN: 9780978967918

Kanye West teams up with co-author J Sakiya Sandifer to make his literary debut, an entertaining volume of 'Kanye-isms' -- the creative, humorous, and insightful philosophies and anecdotes used in creating his path to success. It captures the same wit, playful irony, and piercing insight found abundant in his lyrics. In this book Kanye delivers his personal message uncensored, without any five-second delay or media distortion. My book is a guide to creating then celebrating your moment! says Kanye.

Donda's Rules

Donda's Rules
Author: Donda West
Publisher: Wayman Dean Press
Total Pages: 175
Release: 2019-08
Genre:
ISBN: 9780996883207

The definitive works of the professor and scholar, Donda West, are included in Donda's Rules. Chapters include her systems theory on composition and rhetoric, a resolution on ebonics, a community-based economic development plan, and her studies on Alexander Pushkin. West implemented a system of teaching composition, created a philosophy as a theoretical base for teaching, and she presents research theories on writing. The book highlights her scholarly genius, besides being the mother of Kanye West.

Kanye West: God & Monster

Kanye West: God & Monster
Author: Mark Beaumont
Publisher: Omnibus Press
Total Pages: 546
Release: 2015-04-13
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 178323394X

"Kanye West is undoubtedly one of pop culture's most divisive and fascinating characters. Alongside his multimillion selling albums, Kanye has also launched record labels and clothing lines and in the process, become one of the most respected, creative and influential artists in music today.The most in-depth look at West's life and career to date,"--Novelist.

Through the Wire

Through the Wire
Author: Kanye West
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2009-11-10
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1439181187

This is a rare partnership between two geniuses at the top of their crafts -- Kanye West, who was named "the smartest man in hip-hop" by Time magazine, and Bill Plympton, an Academy Award-nominated animator, cartoonist, and illustrator. Through the Wire is a graphic memoir that illustrates the lyrics of twelve Kanye West songs to tell his story, from his decision to drop out of college to pursue his dreams in music, through his days spent folding chinos at the Gap while struggling at night to make a name as a producer, through the pivotal car accident that eventually set him on the course to stardom and the epiphany of realizing exactly who he had become: "...They say people in your life are like seasons And anything that happens is for a reason..." Plympton illustrates each of the songs in detail, his vision of Kanye's world. The songs are annotated with explanations of the references in the songs, biographical components that illuminate the lyrics, and their meaning on a deeply personal level. The result is a one-of-a-kind book that initially grabs you and stays with you forever.

The New Honor Code

The New Honor Code
Author: Grant McCracken
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2020-12-29
Genre: History
ISBN: 1982154667

Cultural anthropologist and thought leader Grant McCracken proposes a radical solution for our time of unprecedented scandal: a return to honor. What used to be shocking has somehow become the new normal. Sexual predators stalk interns at work. Parents try to buy a place for their kids in college. Leaders compromise morals for political advantage. It happens so frequently that we can no longer dismiss these cases as a few bad apples. Something in the system is rotten. How can someone get ahead and be successful in our modern culture without compromising their morality? What makes a good man or woman in this era of scandal? Respected cultural anthropologist Grant McCracken has the answer: a return to the ancient idea of honor. By looking at examples of honor and dishonor in popular culture and at institutions as diverse as Harvard, PBS, and Wells Fargo, he lays out not just how we got to where we are, but practical guidelines for how leaders and individuals can restore moral order to their organizations and personal lives. Grant takes on topics like masculinity and gender roles, as well as classism and elitist attitudes. Celebrities and corporate leaders get knocked down to size while exploring just why their lack of honor can be harmful or dangerous. New Honor Code is a sharp and insightful guide to what honor truly is, and how to incorporate it into your life.

The Cultural Impact of Kanye West

The Cultural Impact of Kanye West
Author: J. Bailey
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2014-03-06
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137395826

Through rap and hip hop, entertainers have provided a voice questioning and challenging the sanctioned view of society. Examining the moral and social implications of Kanye West's art in the context of Western civilization's preconceived ideas, the contributors consider how West both challenges religious and moral norms and propagates them.

Uh Huh Honey

Uh Huh Honey
Author: Red Gaskell
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2018-04-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717318480

Kanye has waxed poetic about life, creativity, and more on twitter recently and what better way to immortalize his tweets than by turning them into a book paired with illustrations. It was an easy parody of Milk and Honey given the short nature of tweets and my simple yet refined illustration style.

Kanye West

Kanye West
Author: Bob Schaller
Publisher: Greenwood
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2009-07-23
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

Chronicles the life and accomplishments of hip-hop artist Kanye West, describing his childhood, family background, education, influences, personal and professional setbacks, and related topics. Includes a time line.