Young, Rich, and Dangerous The Making of a Music Mogul

Jermaine Dupri has reached modern-day mythical status in the music industry. He is the power behindthe music of top artists including Mariah Carey,Usher, Lil Jon, and Janet Jackson.At the age of sixteen, Jermaine Dupri had discovered the child rap duo Kris Kross; by the age of nineteen, Dupri had produced a platinum album and had become a millionaire; and by twenty he was operating his own independent record label, So So Def. Today Dupri is the president of Island Records Urban Music, and the youngest of three hip-hop moguls holding executive positions at large labels.More than your average memoir,Young, Rich, and Dangerousis a road map for thousands who dream about making it big in the realm of entertainment or in the boardroom. What really happens behind the music? Dupri traces his experience in the music business, providing priceless advice for aspirants -- whether it's rappers, producers, or executives who will follow in his footsteps.Enriched with never-before-seen photographs from studios, parties, and awards shows with our favorite celebrities,Young, Rich, and Dangerousallows all readers an inside look at the most exciting moments of this hit-maker's life among the best in the business.

Jermaine Dupri is an award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician. He has twenty-one multi-platinum records to his name, from Kriss Kross to Usher, and has worked with countless superstars, including Mary J. Blige, Elton John, Alicia Keys, and Ludacris Samantha Marshall is a senior staff reporter for Crain's New York Business and the coauthor of Make It Happen: The Hip-Hop Generation Guide to Success, with Kevin Liles