Ruffhouse: From the Streets of Philly to the Top of the '90s Hip-Hop Charts
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Availability:In StockContributor:Chris Schwartz, Lauryn Hill, Ahmir Questlove ThompsonPublish date:2020-07-21Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Diversion BooksISBN-13:9781635767308ISBN-10:163576730XUPC:9781635767308Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Genres & Styles, EssaysBook Topic:Rap & Hip HopSize:8.70 x 5.90 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.8Product ID:SCY7TH1FTK
The remarkable rags-to-riches story of Ruffhouse Records founder Chris Schwartz, who battled poverty, abuse, and addiction to start one of the most pivotal labels in hip-hop history and launch the careers of Ms. Lauryn Hill, The Fugees, Wyclef Jean, NAS, Cypress Hill, DMX, Jermaine Dupri, Kriss Kross, Schoolly D and many more.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Diversion BooksISBN-13:9781635767308ISBN-10:163576730XUPC:9781635767308Book Category:Music, Biography & AutobiographyBook Subcategory:Genres & Styles, EssaysBook Topic:Rap & Hip HopSize:8.70 x 5.90 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.8Product ID:SCY7TH1FTK
Schwartz, Chris: - Chris Schwartz is the founder and CEO of Ruffhouse Records. At its height, Ruffhouse's roster included The Fugees, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Cypress Hill, Kriss Kross, and Kool Keith, among others. Ruffhouse Records sold more than 120 million records worldwide, generating over a billion dollars in sales and a multitude of Grammy Awards. Chris has been the recipient of many awards celebrating his success, including 250 gold and platinum records and a plaque on the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame. He lives with his wife and daughter in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania.
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