Why You'll Never Be A Rapper - A Memoir Mixtape

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FOREWORD (feat. Phonte)/ CHAPTER 1: Let Me Start from the Beginning at the Top of the List Feb 02, 2020

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"Why You'll Never Be A Rapper" - A Memoir Mixtape by Josh "Whutsiznaim" Lefkowitz. Join the author each week for another chapter in his journey through life and the music industry.

CHAPTER 2: My First Song Feb 02, 2020

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CHAPTER 2: My First Song - 8 year old Josh meets Raheem, who helps take Josh's love for hip hop to the next level.

CHAPTER 3: Me and that Kid, um Whutsiznaim Feb 02, 2020

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Josh decides to take his love for hip hop to the next level. Whutsiznaim is born.

CHAPTER 4: You Must Learn Feb 02, 2020

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With the help of his mentor, Josh sharpens his skills.

CHAPTER 5: Da Knozes Feb 02, 2020

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Josh meets Asim, forms "Da Knozes," and the duo quickly begins gaining notoriety in the local scene.

CHAPTER 6: Funk Whatcha Heard Feb 02, 2020

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Backstage at Lollapalooza, Da Knozes encounter a legend who offers to sign them to a record deal.

CHAPTER 7: Kickin' Mad Flavor Feb 02, 2020

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Josh moves to Greensboro, NC to attend college, and establishes himself in the local music scene.

CHAPTER 8: Jive Talkin' Feb 02, 2020

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In the summer of 1996, Josh gets an internship at Jive Records as an "in," and gets an education on the music industry. But not before he learns that, unbeknownst to him, one of his songs is getting airplay on New York's hottest radio station.

CHAPTER 9: Keepin' the Faith Feb 02, 2020

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Josh has the opportunity to get his demo to a major label A&R, and meets some interesting characters while in NYC.

CHAPTER 10: A.S.A.P. Feb 02, 2020

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Josh records a hit.