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

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CHAPTER 14: NY State of Mind Mar 29, 2019

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Josh and Rue step out on faith and move to NYC. And in an effort to make recording contacts, Josh meets a rapper who's life forces him to consider that sometimes things don't always turn out for the best.

CHAPTER 13: Up North Trip Mar 22, 2019

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Josh takes a journey to NYC to meet with Chris Lighty, and then makes a life-altering decision.

CHAPTER 12: Guess Who's Bizack Mar 15, 2019

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After Kane tells him he has "It," Josh's confidence is reignited.

CHAPTER 11: On Days I Wasn't Able, There Was Always Kane Mar 08, 2019

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Josh befriends a legend and the relationship yields more than just music.

CHAPTER 10: A.S.A.P. Mar 01, 2019

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Josh records a hit.

CHAPTER 9: Keepin' the Faith Feb 22, 2019

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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 8: Jive Talkin' Feb 15, 2019

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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 7: Kickin' Mad Flavor Feb 08, 2019

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

CHAPTER 6: Funk Whatcha Heard Feb 01, 2019

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

CHAPTER 5: Da Knozes Jan 25, 2019

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