z1NGR (Mobile pdf) The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City Online [z1NGR.ebook] The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City Pdf Free Luther Campbell *Download PDF | ePub | DOC | audiobook | ebooks Download Now Free Download Here Download eBook #6716856 in Books 2017-01-17 2017-01-17Original language:English 8.00 x .65 x 5.31l, .65 #File Name: 0062336428288 pages | File size: 45.Mb Luther Campbell : The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Book of Luke: My Fight for Truth, Justice, and Liberty City: 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. We need to read "Uncle Luke's" story about the WHO WHAT WHERE WHY and THIS IS WHAT REALLY HAPPENED!!By Lil-BitI had to place my order for this book, written by one of the best southern rap artists of my time. Not because I am a fan, but because of everything he has been through, throughout his life; apparently he put it all in this book for us to read all about it!I'm from Miami, and I know the story of how he started his record label in the backyard, inside a shed of his mother's house in Liberty City. How he struggled with every day living in the "'hood', what happened during his concerts... But what always had me wondering was what really took place when him along with the 2 Live Crew, was banned.....in the USA! A song and an album didn't just hold that title. It was displayed on WSVN 7 WPLG 10 news stations in Dade county I only heard the media's story.....I want to read Luther Campbell's story! I am so glad I saw his post on Instagram the night of Sunday Aug 2. I immediately went on to preorder my copy in hopes I do not leave for the United Kingdom the day he arrives in my residential city of Atlanta so I can ask him to sign my copy!This is monumental efforts on his part to do this...to share with us...the truth!! This to me is history that will be discussed years from now beyond! My copy will arrive tomorrow morning and I cannot wait!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. If I could give a book 6 stars...By CustomerThis book was incredibly inspiring and educational and easily one of my best reads of 2016. I learned so much about Miami and American history in general. For example I didn't know that he came up with the Parental Guidance sticker that you now have on music records. Or that he was the only independent black-owned label of his time. At the highest point, his networth was 100 million and he used that money to set up the first post-riot thriving business enterprise in his city. And was also the only black person to buy club space on the prestigious but divided South Beach in the 80s, where he attempted to unite the people with his cultural movement of catering to all the races at his club. But unfortunately like the many before him trying to change the status quo- he got Cointelpro'ed. In his own words: "The higher I've climbed in this country the more racism I've seen. You think it's bad when you're a young kid on the corner and the cops are throwing you up against walls and rifling through your pockets to steal your money. But then you work hard and play by the rules and get ahead and the harassment gets even worse. It's not as physically threatening but it grows more intense because once you're a black person with a little bit of money a little bit of economic leverage then you're even more of a threat to the status quo and that's when you really become a target." And THAT'S how he lost his business. Whether it's an economic movement (Black Wall Street), a political movement (Black Panthers), a musical/cultural movement (Uptown Records, Ruff Riders and Loud Records)- any black movement existing on its own terms for black people and to the benefit of black people gets taken down eventually. By all means, whether subtly or blatantly. And Luke was all three. But the best thing about this book is that even after that he didn't stop: his dedication to his community continued and he continued to achieve so much and be a pioneer in other fields. True hero.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Amazing and so informativeBy R. PetersonAmazing - I love biographies. This book was sooo good. I don't like rap music but I was fascinated to read about the early history of rap. Plus I love to see the little guy make it. Also, it was really interesting to read about the Miami music scene and how Luther Campbell tapped an untapped market. I also loved how he was able to get around racism and make a fortune. What a crazy, fascinating, wild time it was and Luther Campbell came out of it with his soul intact. The raw and powerful true story of how one man invented Southern Hip-Hop, saved the First Amendment, and became a role model for his disenfranchised Miami neighborhoodmdash;living proof that one person can make a difference in the world.A rap artist, wealthy musical entrepreneur, high school coach, and involved, active citizenmdash;Luther Campbellrsquo;s life is a reflection of modern America. His is a tale that touches on the most pressing issues of our time: sex, creativity versus the corporate bottom line, conservative values and artistic freedom, personal rights, the gangster mentality of music companies, the rise of entrepreneurship, and the powermdash;and responsibilitiesmdash;of individuals to care for their neighborhoods, their country, and the people around them.Born in Miamirsquo;s notorious Liberty City neighborhood, Campbell saw firsthand poverty, despair, and crime. He also discovered the gift of transformation we all possessmdash;knowledge that has made him a passionate fighter willing to take on the most powerful forces in the name of justice and whatrsquo;s right. His rap group 2 Live Crew and successful independent label made him a superstar and a multi-millionairemdash;and the center of enormous controversy.The ldquo;King of Dirty Raprdquo; who helped pioneer the worldwide phenomenon known as the Miami Bass sound infuriated the conservative mainstream and became Public Enemy #1 when hip hop crossed the color line into white America. Campbell spent over a million dollars of his own money fighting cops and prosecutors all the way to the Supreme Court to protect hismdash;and every other artistrsquo;smdash;right to free speech, setting landmark legal precedents that continue to shape the entertainment industry today.Twenty years later, Campbell uses his fame and fortune to give back to the community, saving young men from the street corners and fighting for his people. Passionate, transformative, and inspiring, The Book of Luke is his storymdash;a living testament to hope and change. ldquo;In The Book of Luke, Luther Campbell proves himself fearless in his fight to level the playing field. Here is a courageous, compelling testament that the truth is liberating, and Campbell is a stand-out.rdquo; (Dr. John Carlos, 1968 Olympic Medalist)ldquo;Profane yet practical, lsquo;Uncle Lukersquo; writes persuasively of making America more tolerant via one funky beat and a Constitutional challenge.rdquo; (Publishers Weekly)ldquo;Luther Campbellrsquo;s autobiography, The Book of Luke is such a remarkable book that itrsquo;s tempting to just list the reasons why.rdquo; (CounterPunch Magazine)ldquo;From turf wars with DJs to rap slowly making its way to the Deep South, The Book of Luke provides an awesome story of hip-hoprsquo;s lineage and Lukersquo;s part in that narrative.rdquo; (Pitchfork)ldquo;A passionate call to action--for everyone among us--to embrace community for constitutional democratic civil-human rights and never give up the fight for justice. This is an incredibly engaging read, and impressively profound in its message to fight the oppressive power.rdquo; (Bobby Seale, founding Chairman and National Organizer of the Black Panther Party)From the Back CoverBorn in Miami's notorious Liberty City, Luther Campbell witnessed poverty, despair, and crime firsthand. His uncle Ricky did not want him trapped by the "invisible chains" of systemic racism, so Ricky schooled him on the necessity of a black man running his own life, controlling his livelihood, and owning property.Embracing these lessons, Campbell discovered his gift for entrepreneurship: He created one of the first hip-hop record companies, Luke Records, which started out of a shed in his mom's backyard and grew into a multimillion-dollar enterprise. As a rapper on his own label, Luke became known as the "King of Dirty Rap" and helped pioneer the worldwide phenomenon of Miami Bass. He went on to become the front man and manager for the rap group 2 Live Crew, and was key to the success of the group's controversial platinum recording As Nasty As They Wanna Be.His hugely popular and provocative music infuriated the Man, and Luke was marked as public enemy number one when hip-hop crossed the color line into white America. Campbell would spend more than a million dollars of his own money fighting cops and prosecutors, and he went all the way to the Supreme Court to protect hismdash;and every other artist'smdash;right to free speech, setting landmark legal precedents that continue to shape the entertainment industry to this day.In Campbell's clear and honest voice, he shares unforgettable stories of his rise to celebrity status, including illicit tales from his raunchy concerts.