Far From Over: The Music and Life of Drake, The Unofficial Story

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Far From Over: The Music and Life of Drake, The Unofficial Story
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dalton Higgins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:234
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreRap and Hip-Hop
ISBN/Barcode 9781770410015
ClassificationsDewey:782.421649092
Audience
General
Illustrations 40 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher ECW Press,Canada
Imprint ECW Press,Canada
Publication Date 26 September 2012
Publication Country Canada

Description

In the world of hip hop you would be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't heard of Canadian rapper, Drake. His first and second albums both debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. He has collaborated with rap royalty such as Rihanna, Kanye West, Jay Z and Lil Wayne and written songs for Jamie Foxx and Alicia Keys. Needless to say Drake is a superstar whose music can be heard on radio stations and in clubs around the world. Far From Over is the first biography to reveal the life story of Drake, written by Canada's foremost expert on hip hop culture.

Author Biography

Dalton Higgins is a "National" magazine award-winning journalist and is renowned as Canada's foremost expert on hip-hop culture. He is the author of "Fatherhood 4.0: iDad Applications Across Cultures," "Hip Hop," "Hip Hop World," and "Much Master T." His interviews, features, and reviews have appeared in several major rap publications in the United States. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

Reviews

"it's a good bet that "Far From Over" will become the definitive book about Drake for years to come." --"Exclaim!" "Toronto music lovers holiday gift guide." --"BLOGTO" "Any music library strong in hip hop culture will welcome this survey." --www.MidwestBookReview.com "Music writer Dalton Higgins combines original interviews and extensive research to tell the story of Aubrey Drake Graham." --"The Globe and Mail" (October 2012)