(2007) Young, Rich, and Dangerous: The Making of a Music Mogul. By Jermaine Dupri with Samantha Marshall. (ISBN: 0743299809 / 0-7432-9980-9)

Book Description: Atria Books / Simon & Schuster, Inc., New York, 2008. Stated First Atria Books Hardcover Edition October 2007, number line on copyright page reads: 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Dark Grey Cloth Hard Cover Boards, Black Cloth Spine with Gold Text. This is a First Edition remainder book which is new and never used. Book has black felt pen remainder mark on the bottom or top edge of the pages. 269 pages, B&W photos, 6.375" x 9.5" tall, 1" thick. Contains glossy sections of black and white illustrations from photographs. James R. Perales (Jacket Design); Brett Ratner (Jacket Photos); Jaime Putorti (Designed by); Brett Ratner (Original Photo Essay) (illustrator). New copy - Never read - Not price clipped. Beautiful gift quality copy of book and dust jacket. COLLECTOR'S COPY.

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About This Book: Jermaine Dupri has reached modern-day mythical status in the music industry. He is the power behind the 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 Dangerous is 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 Dangerous allows all readers an inside look at the most exciting moments of this hit-maker's life among the best in the business.

About The Author: Jermaine Dupri Mauldin (born September 23, 1972; is an American born record producer and rapper.

Before continuing his artistic career, Dupri opened a small store, "Rap Corna Guuds". He later formed the teen duo Kris Kross (Chris Kelly and Chris Smith) after meeting the boys at a local mall in 1991. The group's first album, Totally Krossed Out, was released in 1992 and went multi-platinum due to their singles "Jump" and "It's a Shame".

He established his own record label called So So Def Recordings in 1993. Shortly after he discovered female R&B group Xscape at a festival in Atlanta and signed them to the newly minted label. Hummin' Comin' at 'Cha and went platinum. During the same year, on Yo! MTV Raps he met Chicago rapper Shawntae Harris, A.K.A Da Brat through Kris Kross, signed her to his label So So Def Recordings, and released her debut Funkdafied (1994) and went Platinum 1,000,000 units. His finances were not hindered by a distribution deal made with Columbia Records in 1993.

In 1998, Jermaine Dupri surpassed all of his prior commercial ventures with his involvement in the release of Destiny's Childs' eponymous debut album. Dupri renewed the focus on his own music career and released The Party Continues, the lead single from his debut studio album Jermaine Dupri Presents Life In 1472: The Original Soundtrack. Also that year he met Lil Bow Wow and signed him to So So Def Recordings. The two would later part ways but continued to collaborate on later projects. The deal with Columbia was terminated in 2002, and in 2003 Dupri switched to Arista Records. Jermaine worked on Mariah Carey's Christmas album, Merry Christmas II You, as well as with Weezer and Lil Wayne on the song "Can't Stop Partying." He also collaborated with DJ Chuckie to make a vocal version of the song Let The Bass Kick.