Combining high-octane storytelling with landmark financial reporting in the tradition of Michael Lewis, A-List Angels (Little, Brown, 2020) gives us the transformative account of how Hollywood cashed in on the latest tech boom—and changed the face of Silicon Valley.
“Exciting, well-researched chronicle of how a group of actors, athletes and artists have emerged as mega-successful venture capitalists. Their stories underscore the inspiring truth that great entrepreneurs can emerge from the most unlikely backgrounds … an un-putdown-able masterpiece.” —Steve Forbes
“Another one! Zack’s latest book has the keys to securing the bag on the highest level—it’s not about cash, it’s about getting that equity.” —DJ Khaled
“An inspirational tale of the unlikely bunch that not only cracked the code for startup investing, but also brought a much-needed infusion of diversity to Silicon Valley. It’s an essential read.” —Arianna Huffington
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Jay-Z’s business savvy has cemented his legacy as one of the most successful artists ever. With a network of investments ranging from fashion, technology, and top-shelf liquor to nightclubs, streaming services, and record labels, it’s possible for him to profit at every turn of your day. So how did a kid from the projects transform himself into a one-man conglomerate? Now with a glimpse into how Jay-Z achieved his Forbes-certified billionaire status, Empire State of Mind (currently on its fourth printing from Penguin Random House) reveals the story behind his meteoric rise. For every hustler, mogul, and businessperson who seeks to build something spectacular, this book is the blueprint.
“One of the year’s best rock books.” –Bloomberg
“Empire State Of Mind follows the money and key pieces of the Jay-Z puzzle in this insightful, savvy read…this book is like a GPS leading us through the modern urban reality of how Jay-Z’s empire was built.” –Fred “Fab 5 Freddy” Brathwaite
"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
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The surprising rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches story of how Michael Jackson grew a billion-dollar business, Michael Jackson, Inc. was published by Simon & Schuster’s Atria imprint in 2014 and translated into several different languages. (Cover by Borbay; see his process here).
“What a story Zack Greenburg tells well, one that is as absorbing and exciting as Michael Jackson on stage in his prime. It’s a modern, pop version of Citizen Kane.” –Steve Forbes
“Greenburg explores the brilliance and business acumen of Michael Jackson. He intricately carves the truth behind the man who went from rags to revolutionizing and paving the way for artist to ultimately become business moguls.”
–David Banner, Grammy-winning musician
“In his meticulously researched Michael Jackson, Inc, Greenburg has brilliantly shown us a side of the late King of Pop we’ve never seen before: The mercurial but oh-so-canny businessman who made hundreds of millions in his lifetime and is on his way to making even more after his untimely death.”
–William D. Cohan, author of Money and Power
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Published by Little, Brown in 2018, 3 Kings serves as a history of hip-hop and its three most profitable practitioners. The book also unveils their entrepreneurial blueprints for all to see--earning rave reviews from Rolling Stone, Publishers Weekly, USA Today and others, as well as excerpts in Complex and Forbes.
"I’ve been blessed to work with Diddy, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, and let me be honest: 3 Kings gives you the major keys to how the biggest bosses on the planet keep winning." –DJ Khaled
“The book's primary observation is well-taken: Hip-hop is not becoming more corporate. If anything, corporations are becoming more hip-hop." —Wall Street Journal
"This book offers a pleasingly broad perspective of hip-hop as economic triumph." —Kirkus Reviews
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Serialized in weekly installments via Substack, We Are All Musicians Now explores how are artists are canaries in the proverbial coal mine of modern business. Because they experience seismic tech disruptions years before those in other industries, one need only follow the music to see the future—in any sector.
“It’s a truly compelling wakeup call and roadmap for creatives, and those is any industry wishing to follow the lead of creatives and make moves without having to depend on The Man.” —Nik Carter, SiriusXM
“The practice of dribbling out book chapters … may now be making a comeback in digital form [via] former Forbes media and entertainment writer Zack O’Malley Greenburg.” —Keith Kelly, New York Post