What's Up Dawg?: How to Become a Superstar in the Music Business

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Summary: THE BARK IS BIGGER THAN THE BITE
Review: I have tremendous respect for Randy Jackson. I've met him and he's one of the most genuine guys you could ever talk to in the music business. He's affable, smart, and an unlikely author.

His book will appeal to, and have the greatest use by teenagers. It's simple, conversational tone will appeal to music artists in general who like easy to read material.

Of particular interest (and what I felt are the highlights of the book) are the interviews that Randy conducts with American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard and various top notch industry professionals.

This book is NOT about becoming a superstar; so don't expect to have a road map to superstardom after you read this book, but you will have a much greater appreciation of the depth and experience of Randy Jackson.

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Summary: Good book for aspiring singers
Review: I recall that this book came out several months back, but I never got it. Randy Jackson's book is much better than Simon Cowell's book. He even talks to experts, even agents, producers, record company people, two American Idol finalists and now artists, and songwriters. Would have liked it if he interviewed an already successful multi-platinum selling artist like Mariah Carey, Beyonce, Usher or Jay-Z, but he could only get those who were available. He does overdo the "dawg" thing a little too much in the book, but that's his persona. A lot of my music collection consists of albums that Randy performed on, and for that alone he is a true talent in the best word. This is a long-overdue, much needed book for aspiring singers out there. To those people, don't be surprised if I hear your first album on an open lonely interstate highway and moving to the melodies, rhythms, beats, and sounds of it. And you will credit Randy's book for getting you out there in the business. Randy's book is so well written.

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Summary: You have GOT to get this book!!!
Review: Not very long ago, I was NOT a superstar in the music business. Then I read this book. Now, I am still not a superstar, but I am out twelve bucks! GET THIS BOOK, DAWG!!!

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Summary: RJ is a fat worthless idiot like Dr. Phil
Review: Randy Jackson is the most annoying person on TV. While Simon is entertaining and Paula is cute, Randy is a complete buffoon. This book was written with one thing on his mind... money. This book has no inside info on the entertainment industry and has no insight for those seeking fame and fortune as entertainers. Instead what we have is an egotistical jerk who brags about his success while never admitting he doesn't do anything. If you admire a man who helped bring us the likes of Mariah Carey and NSYNC, go ahead and waste your money because you're an idiot too.

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Summary: sh*t sandwich
Review: Summary: Do you have it? Well Elvis had it.

gee thanks -that was worth $12...not

This book does NOT have it

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Summary: LOVED THIS BOOK, DAWG!!!
Review: This book was great!!! I read other books about the music biz but they arent as good as this one!! I read this in a day and a half. This book is fun and tells you exactly what you need to do to become a star. Randy gives great advice, lots of insider info and lays out everything you need to do to make it. (But it will take a lot of work!!) If you want to become a SUPERSTAR, read this book!!!