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Sahpreem A. King Releases New Book

Sahpreem A. King recently had an interview published in The Source Magazine`s December, 2005 issue. The multi-platinum hip hop producer discussed the release of this new book, `Gotta Get Signed: How to Become a Hip-Hop Producer`. Sahpreem clears the air about misconceptions in the music industry.

`With the invention of technology, everyone and their neighbor has the ability to make beats. Whether they download a cracked version of Fruity Loops or actually come out of their pockets and buy an AKAI drum machine. It still doesn`t make them a producer. Eventually, if they practice long enough, they may make a hot beat. The odds are definitely in their favor, but that still doesn`t make them a producer. What makes a producer? What makes a producer is the ability to take a hot beat, whether you made it or not, and turn it into a hot song,` states Sahpreem A. King.

Since February 2005 `Gotta Get Signed` has only been available from major bookseller such as Barnes & Noble and Walden bookstores. In an effort to make it convenient for readers to get their hands on this information and to allow them to get a preview of his next book release long before it is due, he offers online ordering. Readers can place an order online and the book `Gotta Get Signed` mailed to them. The bonus, not offered when purchased at local bookstores, is that they immediately receive a limited advanced copy of `Surviving the Game: The Guerilla Business of Hip Hop`. Sahpreem`s down-to-earth `tell it like it is` writing style is a fun read, laced with nothing but the facts. Both books allow the artist, producer, or anyone remotely interested in the business a bird`s-eye view in the music industry from a realistic view point.