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

by Baker, K. C.; Jackson, Randy

• ISBN13: 9781401307745
• ISBN10: 1401307744
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-01-12
• Publisher: Hachette Books

Summary

For decades, American Idol judge Randy Jackson has produced, recorded, and performed with the biggest names in the music industry, including *NSYNC, Mariah Carey, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Destiny's Child, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, and Elton John. As the man behind the star-making machine for more than 25 years, he has helped shape the careers of longtime stars -- as well as the young up-and-comers you've seen on American Idol. Now for the first time, Randy reveals his secrets to making it big in the music industry. What's Up, Dawg? shows you how to turn your talent into a major success story. Randy will help you find your musical style, which can mean the difference between scoring a deal and going nowhere. He'll give you the lowdown on whether or not you should "Idol," how to network with the industry's power players, and how to land the all-important record deal. He'll tell you what you need to know to break into the business, polish your craft, and hang in there for the long haul. In other words, he'll help you get crackin'. Let's See, Dawg, If You've Got "What's Up!" Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction When You Wish Upon a Star	1	(7)
Do You Have ``It''?	7	(22)
Being Dawgmatic About Getting Your Skills Together	29	(28)
Music to a Dawg's Ears	57	(20)
Trying to Become a Big Dawg and Taking It to the Next Level	77	(20)
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...How to Work with What Your Mama Gave Ya	97	(30)
Da Biz: The Who, What and Why	127	(48)
Capturing the Holy Grail---How to Score a Record Deal	175	(42)
To Idol or Not to Idol	217	(24)
Yo Dawg: You Just Got Thrown a Bone	241	(20)
Suggested Listening	261	(7)
Acknowledgments	268