HAVE YOU EVER ASKED YOURSELF, CAN LIFE BE TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE?Ask Mark Wilkinson that question about his young life as a talented, international DJ and music producer from the late 1980s through 2000s.Mark was known in nightclubs around the world as popular, fun-to-be-around, headstrong, and up-for-anything mover and shaker - getting caught up in all his addictions enjoying international travel, having loads of friends, and enjoying professional success. However, the inevitability of consequences acted like gravity and what went up in Mark's life came crashing down in an autoimmune health crisis.Mark took this dramatic collapse in his health, lifestyle, and income and turned it around to become the success he is today. His passion now is to help others avoid or recover from health, relationship, or financial crisis. In Life Remixed, Mark shares what he learned about making new choices and commitments in order to succeed. if it's time to remix your life, grab this book, keep an open mind, and hang on for the ride. Mark will show you how.For ongoing updates visit www.markwilkinsonofficial.com

"As I stood at the faucet, I was caught by my own reflection in the mirror. At least I thought it was mine. I didn't recognize my own face. My cheeks were gaunt and pale; my eyes were bloodshot and there were dark circles under each one. Looking down, I realized that my belt went in two extra notches and my previously form-fitting shirt was draping over my wilting frame. "'Way to go, Aaron, ' I thought to myself. 'This time it's Eddie. Next time it'll be you.'" Based on the true story of "America's Tallest DJ," AARON TRAYLOR, this book takes the reader inside the world of a legendary disc jockey. At 18, he reached the top of the charts as one of the most listened to DJs in a large American city. From corporate radio to dingy nightclubs and sweaty underground raves, a decade in the limelight brought little of the joy and glamour he expected, and much that he would later regret...failed relationships, the death of a friend, and empty dreams... This is the story of a seeker of enlightenment through music alone... Then one desperate day, a vision and a voice led him to his true calling.

"Life. Remixed." is a groundbreaking interactive novel that transports readers to the heart of the underground rave scene in the 1990s. This immersive experience follows Aaron, a young DJ with big dreams and bigger challenges, as he navigates the electrifying world of electronic music. What sets this book apart is its revolutionary interactive format. Throughout the story, readers can use their mobile devices to unlock hidden content, bringing the narrative to life in ways never before possible. Discover playlists that pulse with the energy of '90s rave culture, each carefully curated to match the mood and moment of Aaron's journey. Uncover clues that deepen the mystery surrounding the infamous "Sounds of Hell," a supernatural force that threatens to upend everything Aaron knows about music and reality itself. As Aaron rises through the ranks of the DJ scene, readers will meet a cast of vivid characters who shape his path. There's Eddie, Aaron's longtime friend whose struggles with addiction mirror the darker side of rave culture. Rachel, Aaron's love interest, challenges him to look beyond the glitz and fame. And Havok, a rival DJ whose ambition and ruthlessness push Aaron to his limits. The story delves deep into the transformative power of music, exploring how it can unite and divide, heal and harm. Through Aaron's eyes, readers will experience the euphoria of a perfectly mixed set, the camaraderie of the underground scene, and the dangers that lurk in the shadows of fame. But "Life. Remixed." is more than just a tale of musical ambition. As Aaron becomes entangled with the mysterious "Sounds of Hell," the narrative takes on supernatural dimensions. This enigmatic audio recording blurs the lines between reality and the otherworldly, raising questions about the true nature of music and its impact on the human spirit. The interactive elements aren't just gimmicks – they're integral to the storytelling experience. Each playlist, each hidden clue, each piece of bonus content adds layers of depth to the narrative, allowing readers to engage with the story on multiple levels. You're not just reading about the '90s rave scene; you're hearing it, feeling it, living it. As the story builds to its climactic rave event, all elements converge – Aaron's relationships, his rivalries, his inner demons, and the supernatural forces at play. This pulse-pounding finale brings together music, technology, and storytelling in a way that will leave readers breathless. "Life. Remixed." is ultimately a story of redemption, charting Aaron's fall from grace and his struggle to find his way back to himself. It's about the power of music to destroy and to heal, to lose yourself and to find yourself again. Prepare for a reading experience like no other. With every page turn, you might unlock a new secret. With every chapter, you'll have a new soundtrack. "Life. Remixed." invites you to do more than just read – it asks you to listen, to explore, and to immerse yourself fully in Aaron's world. Are you ready to step into the rave? The beat is dropping, and your journey through "Life. Remixed." is about to begin. Don't just read the story – live it.

A photographic look into the world of vinyl record collectors—including Questlove—in the most intimate of environments—their record rooms. Compelling photographic essays from photographer Eilon Paz are paired with in-depth and insightful interviews to illustrate what motivates these collectors to keep digging for more records. The reader gets an up close and personal look at a variety of well-known vinyl champions, including Gilles Peterson and King Britt, as well as a glimpse into the collections of known and unknown DJs, producers, record dealers, and everyday enthusiasts. Driven by his love for vinyl records, Paz takes us on a five-year journey unearthing the very soul of the vinyl community.

For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in nearly every corner of the world, however, they have rarely been given serious critical attention. The first book dedicated solely to exploring his creative work, Man in the Music guides us through an unparalleled analysis of Jackson’s recordings, album by album, from his trailblazing work with Quincy Jones to his later collaborations with Teddy Riley, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Rodney Jerkins. Drawing on rare archival material and on dozens of original interviews with the collaborators, engineers, producers, and songwriters who helped bring the artist’s music into the world, Jackson expert and acclaimed cultural critic Joseph Vogel reveals the inspirations, demos, studio sessions, technological advances, setbacks and breakthroughs, failures and triumphs, that gave rise to an immortal body of work.

Lady Gaga's old friend and former DJ Brendan Jay Sullivan paints a vivid picture of the downtown scene from which she emerged. Brendan Jay Sullivan was an up-and-coming DJ in New York City when he met Stefani Germanotta, then a struggling artist, in 2006. She was a go-go dancer who sewed her own outfits but had bigger ambitions—she wanted nothing less than to take over the music world. In this intimate portrait of the budding star who would soon catapult to fame and fortune, the author describes afternoons sitting with Gaga on the floor of her bare Lower East Side apartment, drinking wine from pint glasses and plotting out the pop stardom that awaited her. Filled with stories of love and heartbreak among Gaga and Sullivan and their circle of aspiring musicians and performers, and set against the vibrant backdrop of the downtown bars and parties of the mid-aughts, Rivington Was Ours is both a love letter to New York and a glimpse behind the veil of one of the biggest musical icons of her generation.

A brilliant, wide-ranging book on how Miles Davis's seminal 1959 jazz album "Kind of Blue" revolutionized music and culture in the 20th century.