Looks like Birdman was finally spitting the truth about a business deal. A couple weeks ago he went on record (see video) stating Cash Money was working on a deal to launch a book company under publishing juggernaut Simon & Schuster. Now the deal is in place with the introduction of Cash Money Content and their first books Iceberg Slim’s memoir Pimp, Wahida Clark’s Justify My Thug, and Raw Law: An Urban Guide to Criminal Justice.
“We think we can do more, market books in a new way,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams told the Wall Street Journal. “We want to put out five or six books a year.”
Birdman and company plan to market their books the same way they marketed their music…starting from the streets.
“You’re going to see TV commercials, billboards, and plenty of YouTube videos featuring artists and writers talking about books,” Cash Money’s business manager Vernon Brown added. “Our books will also be sold at our concerts. When you’re out in front of 18,000 people, some will buy books, some not. But right now many of those fans aren’t being told what books are great. We’ll do that.”
Will be interesting to see if Lil Wayne’s jail house journal will also be included under the Cash Money Content banner. Look out for the first book coming this February.
Selling books at concerts? Hope they have some books on tape, or this is going to be a big losing proposition.
I think this is a wonderful ideal. We (authors) were in need for someone to surface with an exceeded understanding about the book game. Many have come before Cash Money/Young Money and have laid the foundation, but like most successful black folks, they relinquish it over or replace the veil over their faces, leaving those to come after stuck the dark. The truest phrase one has ever said is that reading if fundamental. Wether it be Urban, Nonfiction, Horror, Murder Mistery, Christian Lit and etc, It gives us all the opportunity to excersize our right to think, understand and comprehend.
The percentage of readers that dwell amongst us is significant. Books have set their mark in the world as music has. With the mass of award ceremonies given to artist, We as authors should be granted the same. Many value a good story like one does their merriage. To some It’s an adventure. To trade places with that character and experiance some of the things they only read about or witnessed on television. I thank Cash/Young Money for what they are doing. I’ve been writing books for four years and have written ten completed novels and six are on the back burner. I write for all genres. I struggle in life, but redesign it through novels. The world thought the Dutch trilogy was hot, wait til they get a hold to “The Duffle Bag Boyz” trilogy (In Pursuit of The American Currency) or “Sleeping Confessions.” Please send me send me the information to submit my manuscripts. I guaranteed Cash Money Content will be pleased to have me aboard. Send info to thebeasterbaby@yahoo.com or contact me direct at (414) 514-2767. Thank you for taking the time, energy and effort to read this. GOB BLESS.
i think that this is a good idea i have also wrote a few urban books and will like to some info about your submissions and go back seeing how can i get with your company .
This is wonderful!! How I can submit my book or manuscript? I’ve written a book about the prostitution game from a former prostitute’s perspective. There is a wealth of books about the game from a pimp’s perspective, and very few from real live, stomp down in the game, dirty (pardon my french) ho’s who don’t have HIV/AIDS, is not drug addicted,or in rehab etc. Get the game from my perspective in a book that chronicles my 27 plus year “career,”and my travels, in the name of pimpin’ across America, including Hawaii, and 9 provinces in Canada. You can review the first 22 pages of my book @ http://www.drizzlinreign.com. Thank you
I recently published a book “Process of Elimination” and would like to know how I can submit the book or maunscript. Process of Elimination is a book on Gangster’s, who’s reputation for Murder, Mayhem and Robbery keeps them among the elite in the violent underworld in the notorious streets of Los Angeles. I am current incarcerated in Lompoc California. Please forward submission information to ree1262002@yahoo.com. Or to Larry Hill 32414-112
3600 Gaurd Road
Lompoc CA 93436
i need the submission forwarded to me so i can let people know the lfe of a real hustler so people can understand the blood swaet and tears people go thought tryin to feed there im writin the real i have 4 book ready all i need is a chance that it not ask for a hand out just a chance to be heard thank u
Thanks! I will check it out! I want to get a wide range and this fits! If I bawl hliaersctyly I will blame you for the puffy eyes:)
As-Salaamu Alaikum…I addresse this book to the Williams Brothers,and everyone involved with the development and success of CASH MONEY CONTENT….I would love to be a part of the team.I am as the streets say I am?AS REAL AS IT GET’S…I WROTE A CULT CLASSIC(TRILLOGY)NAMED “AUTUMN BREEZE”-IN YOU COULD’NT TALK ABOUT IT IF YOU,AIN’T LIVE IT…I AM READY 2 TAKE THE WORLD BY STORM AND WOULD DEFINITELY WANNA GET MONEY FROM HUSTLERS FROM THE STREETS WHO CAME FROM NOTHING,AND UNDERSTAND MY STRUGGLE.MY NOVEL IS THE 1ST AND LAST OF IT’S KIND!!!!I AM FROM WEST PHILLY(DOWN THE BOTTOM)(215)921-0318…I AM ALWAYS AVAILABLE.(E-MAIL)PUFF436@YAHOO.COM{RESPECT REAL AS YOU’RE REAL,AND I WILL PROVIDE THE REST!!!!}
I have four self published urban fiction books that have been out since March of 2011. I am currently writing my fifth and wanna join a strong team like yours. I can be reached at 609-341-0871. Look forward to doing business with you
I’ve submitted q query letter two months back and haven’t received a response, so I’ll take this approach. I’m an author with several books completed. I believe I’ll be a perfect fit for cash money content because not only do I write books, I write lyrics and do it quite well, heavily emphasizing “word play” and punch lines. Currently I’m preparing to release two books and two Cds (mixtapes) at the same time and hit the street in the beginning of 2012. I don’t rap, I have other artist perform the songs I write. In short, I feel I have the traditional authors beat because I can create my own buzz through the music. I can be reached at 832-876-9415 or ebranch2@yahoo.com Thanks, and anxiously awaiting a response.
My name is Hykine Johnson ,I’m from Newark NJ I would love to send u a copy of my book named Sex,Money,and You Already Know…….Written by myself I also can bring a movie based off the book titled the same ….Directed by JD Williams you might know him as Bodie from the wire. Part 1 is filmed already and i have Part 2 ready to go….i can be reached at 973 583-2849 You can You Tube my trailer by typing hykine johnson. hykinejohnson@gmail.com
I am a keep it real type! I am in prison serving 11years I. Have written about 7 urban novels none published but iam hoping we can change that! I can send u the first seven chapters. And you like it I can the rest! iam looking forward to hearing from you! You can reach me at 724 630 8902
Growing up I was never told what I culdon’t read and I admit I devoured Nancy Drew and the Babysitters’ Club and Sweet Valley High and pretty much the entirety of R.L. Stine. However, I was also the kid who had read Little Women in fourth grade and Pride and Prejudice in sixth. I had done all of Shakespeare’s sonnets and most of his comedies by eighth grade. And I think both of these things made me a better reader.YL is a useful tool not because the stories are easier, but because for many young kids the plots are more accessible. And frankly, while Babysitters’ Club might not be high art, I would challenge anyone to prove to me that Roald Dahl is not a literary great or that R.L. Stine doesn’t understand how to write horror (silly, absurd horror, but that is part of the joy).
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I’AM NEW WRITER AND HAVE 12 BOOKS UNPUBLISHED, 8 OUT 12 OR OUT MUSIC INDUSTRY AND I THINK THIS WOULD BE A HOT ADVENTURE. I ALSO SENT A LETTER TO CASHMONEY IN Miami address. I think it is very important have music icon’s pulling for the youth to read at any age instead of their main focus on their cell texting. I resently going back school, and had time to express in writting, I love to read the hardcore stuff but somewere blacklove is always beatiful.
please send me a submission address
Thank you
Please send me your submissions requirements.
This serious and heartfelt book by Daula Day is a must-read for single moms, or anyone with a troubled son. It illustrates the pain and agony our boys put us through when they choose to go down the wrong path. Once you pick this book up, you will not put it down!
In 1976, I was a single parent with four children: two boys and two girls. We lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. My first three kids’ father never grew out of his teenage years and thug life. He believed it was cool to be a “Gangster.” He used drugs & alcohol and physically abused me. At times, my son acted just like his father and I hated it! He had all of his father’s ways and wanted to be just like him, but I was determined that my son would not follow in his footsteps.
This book, Got Out the Game, discusses my son’s involvement with gangs, drug activity, alcohol abuse, and murder charges. It details the stress and sleepless nights I underwent raising a young black male and not losing him to the streets or the prison system. I elaborate on my son’s childhood, teenage years, and adult life. There are far too many of our young men who are caught up in the game and never get out. This book was written to relate to all single mothers who are struggling with the same issues, or know someone in a similar situation.
CHAPTER 12
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EIGHTEEN
? SHOOTING ?
CONFRONTATION
It was the summer of August 1989 when I received the phone call that I so desperately had not wanted to get. I had spoken to my son earlier that day and told him not to hang out in the streets; I had a bad feeling about that night. He had just gotten out of jail for aggravated assault, disturbing the peace, and damaging private property. Nonetheless, he was eager to get back on the street corner.
I recall my brother, LC, telling me,
“Your son, Willie Gat, has the entire hood sewed up.”
“No one else hustles in Rockwood.”
Besides, one bad incident after another had occurred that week. It was around 1:00 a.m. when the phone rang.
It was my mother who said,
“Daula, Willie has shot and killed someone!”
“One person is dead and another one is injured.”
I frantically asked my mother,
“Where is he?
“And what happen?”
She said to me, “Willie had a confrontation with three gang members at a house party in your old neighborhood off Scotland Avenue.”
“One gang member was shot and killed, another one was shot and injured, and the third guy was not hit!”
“Willie is at my house right now, and we are trying to get him to calm down. He has been yelling up a storm!”
“He is very angry and upset!”
“Daula, you need to come right away!”
After hearing that troubling news, I immediately jumped out the bed with my heart pounding, and rushed to my mother’s house. For the first time in my life, I was mad, nervous, and scared all at the same time. I was literally sick to my stomach and did not know what to do.
Mama had helped me raise my son. She would always talk to my boy and tell him positive things to do. She was the grandmother that all the grandchildren loved and adored. She always talked to Willie and he listened to her.
Once I reached my son, I did not know if I should have choked or hugged him. Nevertheless, he immediately explained to me what happened.
My son said…
Please visit dkeveryday.com for more information on the book GOT OUT THE GAME!
Cash Money, thanks for getting in the book game. I self published Got Out the Game and would like to discuss a deal with your company.
I HAVE BEEN WRITING ALL MY LIFE AND WHEN I GO INTO MY ZONE 9 TIMES OUT OF 10 IM PLAYING SOMETHING BY CASHMONEY YOUNGMONEY AT THAT TIME ITS FUNNY BECUZ WHEN U START DOING BOOKS I KNEW I HAD TO SEND MINE IN I NEVER HAD THE HEART TO DO THAT UNTIL NOW PLEASE LET ME KNW WHERE I CAN SEND IT IN I AM CMYMC…………………………………….
I too am an author, and my excitement when I heard that Cash Money had started a publishing company goes without saying. Whether or not they choose to capture alot of the unpublished authors remain to be seen. However, in reading most of the posts and comments it seems as though most of you (not hatin’) forgot the golden rule of being a writer…..PROOF READ PROOF READ PROOF READ. How can we expect a COMPANY to take us seriously if we don’t even take the necessary time to proof read our shit? Mis-spelled words, messed up grammar and not spelling your words i.e, U=you, knw= know etc are not acceptable… I am not hating on anyone, but as an avid reader and writer I can undoubtedly tell you that if the content of your book is reflected in your LACKLUSTER comments we (and I say we because we are all striving for the same things) need to revisit our bookS and perfect it and get as close to perfection as possible…….. A WRITER…..
How I can submit my book or manuscript?
Hi Irit! Check your email in 5-4-3-2-1. Please email me back your manilig address, and I will get it to Okedoki. Congratulations!
I’m the author of a book entitled, DAMU. It is a story of my life. I would like to know how to submit my book to Cash Money Content.
I’ve written two books already and on my third book now. I want to know where can I send my manuscript or book. I’m incarcerated right now but my sister (Tina) is the one who’s helping me with my book to try to get it read and published. You can send her the information to her email theo4money@yahoo.com.
I am seeking information on how to submit my manuscript for my newest book. While I am presently incarcerated, my acting liaison Toni Johnson can be reached via the email posted on the mail information section of this message.
I just finished our first manuscript,”Reasons Why”, for your consideration. Reasons Why is an urban fiction book about a man that tried to make his life right after his release from prison.
During his journey, his past caught up to him, forcing him to do whatever is necessary to protect his family. This 113,071 word book will keep your attention making you want to know what’s going to happen next.
We would be very appreciative if you would send us your submissions requirements to submit our book for you to review.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to hearing from you.
please send me submission infomation.
Please send submission information
I am interested in beicoming your next published author. Please send information about when and how to submit a manuscript .
I am a new up and coming author. I wrote my first novel entilted What Goes Around Comes Around while serving time in the penetentiary. After serving almost 11years in prison, i got out and just now self published my book. I am interested in becoming your next published author, if you don’t mind on taking a chance on me. If you could please send me information on how your submission guidelines are handled. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely Yours
Been writing for about 12 years. i have completed a kids book called, “Hairy Terry,” which deals with a child that gets bullied at school because she has this problem she was born with. which is hair on her face. but see the thing is i need illastration did on it.
also im working on a three book urban gansta story, called ” Johnny Boy.” it will be a three book sequal.im almost done with the second one then auma put it out there. which talks abut him growing up in a drug infested home and how he became a product of the street & how he over came all his hood adversitys even though he was deep in the game.
“The Girl That Wouldn’t Talk,” is the third book aum working on. Its about a child geting molested by her own family and how it effected her and how she over came this horrible exs
perience
heres my information, CHANDELL M.THARP author of, HAIRY TERRY/JOHNNY BOY/THE GIRL THAT WOULDNT TALK. CONTACT ANYTIME AT (414) 517-2631.
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Hi, I am a self published author out of Atlanta and I know that this is a common question but I just need the submission requirements to submit my work. Thank you for your time, looking forward to hearing from you guys!
Need submission details…..my book title is “THE LIFE OF A WNBA MISTRESS”
I have written several books and would like to get information on how to submit my manuscripts Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
I need submission details. My book is titled “Flirt,” under the name Leatra Goins-Ahmad.