King of the Dancehall (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781250113245)

From Nick Cannon comes an exhilarating coming of age and tumultuous love story of Tarzan Brixton that spans from the projects of Brooklyn to the shores of Jamaica.

After being released from a 5 year prison sentence for an armed robbery gone sideways, he makes a vow to his dying mother to change his ways. With his mother's medical bills piling up, the temptation of the criminal life becomes too real once again. His solution is to escape the rough streets of New York for the equally ruthless beaches of Kingston, Jamaica. He soon creates a drug running empire while falling in love with a beautiful Jamaican woman named Maya. It's through Maya that Tarzan becomes captivated by the music, dance, and lifestyle of Jamaican Dancehall culture, which ultimately lifts him towards the path of righteousness.

Author: Nick Cannon
ISBN-10: 1250113245
ISBN-13: 9781250113245
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Language: English
Published: 07/17/2018
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/15/2018 pg. 59

About the Author
Nick Cannon is a successful, multi-faceted entertainer: comedian, TV executive producer and host, film star/director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and children's book author. He was cited by People Magazine as one of the "Top 10 Most Successful Young People in Hollywood." Presently he is host of NBC's "America's Got Talent" which just began their 10th season in May. Through his highly successful multi-media company NCredible Entertainment, Cannon produces TV and film projects, including Nickelodeon's Make It Pop (which recently got re-newed for a 2nd season), HALO Awards, and TeenNick Top 10, React To That. On the film side, Cannon made his first appearance on the big screen alongside Will Smith in Men in Black II. Other television credits include the classic feature film Drumline. He also starred as one of the lead character roles in Spike Lee's controversial movie Chi'Raq. Noted by the New York Times as "one of the most recognizable personalities in teen media," Cannon also actively serves as the CEO of the teen magazine Celebrity High, as well as Chairman of TeenNick, Nickelodeon's television network aimed at the teen audience.