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Definition of Down

My Life with Ice T & the Birth of Hip Hop

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Definition of Down

By: Darlene Ortiz
Narrated by: Darlene Ortiz
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Darlene Ortiz was with Ice T for 17 years, beginning with his early days hustlin' on the streets and his subsequent rise to fame. In Definition of Down: My Life with Ice T & the Birth of Hip Hop, she tells how hip hop started, with intimate glimpses into their daily life and stories about their climb to the top and all the rappers who got their start in those times.

©2015 Darlene Ortiz (P)2015 Darlene Ortiz
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Authentic Love Story • Empowering Narrative • Enjoyable Voice • Historical Hip-hop Perspective • Personal Growth Journey
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I didn't realize how important Darlene Ortiz had a huge role in the hip hop industry. She was the true and original ride and did chick, a very rare find in this day and age.

WOW!! PHENOMENAL

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I love this book! Darlene told her raw story. I watch her on Corey Holcomb show and I can testify, she is down and loyal. This book made me cry in the end.

Loyal Darlene

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This was a great and very important hip hop story. We don't always get to hear points of view from our women in hip hop. The only minor thing I didn't understand were the bad takes and mistakes that were not edited out. Other than that, this is an excellent book!

Excellent Listen!

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I enjoyed the book, just curious why you left in the word slip ups. 5150

5150 In the building.

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great book Darlene O.G Ortiz... I enjoyed hearing your voice. what's next for you ?

5150

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I got a glimpse of the story of a beautiful woman who possess a beautiful soul! Great read!

Beautiful Soul!

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I really truly loved this book. It was written so well and so authentically. There is such a wonderful undercurrent of love and gratitude coursing through her story. Darlene’s intelligence, humility, compassion and warrior spirit really shine through. Plus it was gangsta’ - Much love sista!

Ride or Die Chick

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very easy to get through. you can feel her love throughout the book she keeps it classy.

A great love story, movie material!

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This book gave me the true view of how 2 people's love drives the force of an I can do anything with someone in line with the same view of purpose.

Love drives purpose

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seems weird audible will not display the cover of this book. it was displayed when I bought it. Definitely get this book, it was amazing and very interesting..Darleen is a real one.

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