| Abstract |
Liles rose from intern to president of Def Jam Records in only nine years. Today, at age 37, he is executive vice president of the Warner Music Group and has helped discover and direct the careers of other stars. Liles' meteoric climb from urban street kid to successful and influential executive in the music industry is far more than a rags-to-riches story. It is a tribute to Liles' incredible work ethic, wisdom and confidence in doing his thing his way--the hip-hop way. As he outlines his philosophy, Liles shares how he put his principles to work, chronicling his journey to the top and the stories of others--executives, artists, mentors and friends--he has worked with along the way. This book is both an American success story and a guidebook for the road to having a career and a life you love.--From publisher description. |
