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Hip Hop Books: Business & Money Advice

Here we feature the best hip hop business & money advice books period - no hype.

These book recommendations are NOT meant to be read only by hip hop fans.

These business books are simply overall great books on how to manage your money, credit counseling, credit repair, how to make it in the music business (without getting ripped off), how to market your product (or yourself) super effectively and even how to be the greatest salesman in the world.

If you want to make extra money, make money at home or make money on the internet, you can check out some of the sites listed on the left.

If you want to read up on tried and tested ways to make money, check out the suggestions below.

Business & Money Advice

Rich Dad Poor Dad: What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That The Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

The once bankrupt now multi-millionaire Robert Kiyosaki explains in simple terms the basic principles of maximizing your money making potential. Some of the things you can expect to learn from this book are: The difference between good debt & bad debt, the essential importance in which of the 4 ways you make your money (as either an Employee, being Self-employed, through Business, and through Investing). Audio Book also available.

The Greatest Salesman in The World

Og Mandino is the author of 18 books with total sales of more than 36 million copies in 22 languages. He is the most widely read inspirational and self-help author in the world. Countless thousands in 17 nations have credited Og Mandino for turning their lives around. Within this book are 10 scrolls inscribed with the enduring, life-changing secrets of success.

The Music Business (Explained in Plain English)

This is a short book, roughly 130 pages but I highly recommend it as a first read for anyone seriously interested in the music business. The subtitle says it all:"What every artist and songwriter should know to avoid getting ripped off!". If what you're after is the most complete and extensive book on the music industry then I highly suggest getting the best book ever written on the subject, All You Need To Know About The Music Business by Donald Passman.

The Tipping Point

The Tipping Point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire. Just as a single sick person can start an epidemic of the flu, so too can a small but precisely targeted push cause a fashion trend, the popularity of a new product, or a drop in the crime rate. This widely acclaimed best-seller is already changing the way people throughout the world think about selling products and disseminating ideas.