“One of the year’s best rock books.” —Bloomberg
“Fascinating, well-done biography of one of the most extraordinary entrepreneurs of our era.” —Steve Forbes
“This book is like a GPS leading us through the modern urban reality of how Jay-Z’s empire was built.” —Fab 5 Freddy
“A superb guide for your career, even if you are looking to be an investment banker or grocery store manager instead of a hip-hop legend.” —CNN
“Well told . . . the heart of Empire State of Mind is its depiction, helped by some good shoe-leather reporting, of the commercial deals that have enabled Jay-Z to profit from exploiting his prestige and personality.” —Financial Times
