Decoded
One of the top hip-hop performers of all time, Shawn Carter, aka Jay-Z, hails from the streets and burned up the charts with his own label, Roc-A-Fella Records. In 1996, Jay-Z (a shortened version of an early nickname, "Jazzy") released his debut album, Reasonable Doubt, but his real breakthrough came in 1998 with Vol. 2 Hard Knock Life, a Grammy® winner. In 2004, he moved behind-the-scenes, trading in his performer persona to become a full-time music mogul, and in 2005, was made the chief executive officer of Def Jam Records. But the draw of stage and studio pulled him back into the spotlight for a 2009 comeback. Now this explosive, full-color collection of Jay-Z’s life and times is a must for Jay-Z fans—and hip-hop fans everywhere!
Hardcover : 336 pages
Publisher: Random House Inc ( November 16, 2010 )
Item #: 13-315884
ISBN: 9781400068920
Product Dimensions: 7.375 x 9.125 inches
Product Weight: 38.0 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Review 
February 08, 2012
Why has no one actually reviewed the BOOK? All I see is comments about the painting on the cover of the book. Sheesh stop seeing what you want to see! It was done in 1984 by Andy Warhol. A simple check of Google confirms this, does that make Andy a devil worshipper too? ( of course this is in your opinion?) The arguing back and forth about a guy who cares less what you think especially if it's negative is funny. Can we get back to the BOOK? Was it a good book or no?
Reviewer: Tanie
Does ANYONE BOTHER READING ANYTHING?
February 08, 2012
I don't see much review of the book itself, has anyone bothered to read it at all? The cover is NOT of a demon it is, as it was stated before, " The cover, (which also doubles as Hov’s profile pic on Twitter) is an image from Andy Warhol’s 1984 “Rorschach” paintings. "
Warhol’s 1984 series of 38 Rorschach paintings was a later-in-life experiment which is probably the artistic link for Jay Z choosing the painting as his book cover at this stage in his career.
Now that's out of the way will anyone give a review of the BOOK and not their personal opinion of the mans life?
Reviewer: Tanie
February 13, 2011
Has anybody read the book?
Reviewer: Shanice
Please Ppl!
January 16, 2011
Do your own analysis. Don't be fooled by what everyone is saying. First and formost, Freemasonry is Satanic but Masonry is not. I know a few Masons and that is not true. Also, it doesn't matter what color you are if you believe in God or not. Your choice! I believe God. Some hip-hop artists believe in God. The question is after you believe are you willing to follow God? If Jay-Z doesn't that is his problem. We need to stop worrying about what others are doing. Just pray that he will turn around. Besides that, I enjoy his music. I respect his music and that's that. I carefully monitor what I listen to. I'd advise you all to do the same.
Reviewer: Angela
January 14, 2011
Who read the book, I need to know if it is worth buying?
Reviewer: Maryam
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