Life Lessons from Hip-Hop

Adopt a hip-hop mindset to take control of your own narrative and become the best version of yourself with 50 must-read lessons on creativity and self-help that will inspire a new generation.

Grant Brydon has interviewed some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Here he shares the creative directions and tips derived from one-on-one conversations with Pharrell Williams, J Cole, Big Sean, Nipsey Hussle, and many more.

With chapters covering motivation, creativity, authenticity, reinventions, mental wellbeing, resilience, and more, the advice gleaned from these important artists’ life experiences will help you to face up to your own challenges and inspire you to make simple changes that have major positive consequences. Lessons include:

-Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter and producer J Cole on how to Define Success
-Grammy award-winning hip-hop- legend Nas on Maintaining Focus on What’s Important
-A lesson in Committing to Inspiration from Flo Milli, viral TikTok sensation and Best New Artist nominee at the 2020 -BET Hip Hop Awards
-Big Sean on how to Take Time Off and Talk to Someone
-Multiple BET Hip Hop Awards nominee Action Bronson on how not to be discouraged
-Kenny Beats – producer of Vince Staples and Ed Sheeran – on the dangers of overthinking
-Grammy nominated Freddie Gibbs on Integrity
-Apple Radio show host Joe Kay on maintaining a healthy body and mind
-Mac Miller on reinvention

Grant Brydon is a London-based writer whose work explores the intersection of hip-hop and mental health. During his decade-long career as a journalist, he has interviewed some of the world’s biggest hip-hop artists. He also hosts the podcast Making Conversation with Grant Brydon. His writing has been published by Highsnobiety, Clash, Esquire, Vice, and many more.