Booker T. Mattison
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I know, its only June - but SNITCH has it all; This story is written in a seeting in New Jersey with characters so vibrant and so rich...This story in so UNLIKE the mechanical urban fiction that is out here today. All of the characters tie into the story so well, it goes beyond Six Degrees of Seperation...Tastefully presented with REAL characters in REAL scenarios - Mattison pulls back the curtain of secrecy of the black male emaotions/thoughts.
Mattison does an excellent job of incorporating the diversities of black life in the story of Andre and Sandra that is revelant to faith base, young adults and adult readers. I read Disappearing Acts many years ago; that book was truned into a movie - I can see the same thing happening with Snitch.
Mattison's sophmore work does not disappoint = EXCELLENT job Mr. Mattison! Snitch is a book that I could not put down! I am placing Snitch on my personal bookshelf. It is a MUST READ for anyone!
I was given this book by Christian Review Of Books.… (mehr)
Mattison does an excellent job of incorporating the diversities of black life in the story of Andre and Sandra that is revelant to faith base, young adults and adult readers. I read Disappearing Acts many years ago; that book was truned into a movie - I can see the same thing happening with Snitch.
Mattison's sophmore work does not disappoint = EXCELLENT job Mr. Mattison! Snitch is a book that I could not put down! I am placing Snitch on my personal bookshelf. It is a MUST READ for anyone!
I was given this book by Christian Review Of Books.… (mehr)
I won this book on Goodreads.com
This was a good book that made me think. It showed me a world, as a white woman in the suburbs, that I can't imagine living in, with gangs, shootings and violence. There was a good message - with God on your side, you can overcome.
This was a good book that made me think. It showed me a world, as a white woman in the suburbs, that I can't imagine living in, with gangs, shootings and violence. There was a good message - with God on your side, you can overcome.
Music Was Visible In Unsigned Hype
Unsigned Hype
By Booker T. Mattison
Pub. Date: July 2009
4.5 out of 5 stars
PG-13 - Violence, Brief Profanity, Drug Abuse, and Sex Mentioned
Recommended
At the young age of 15, Tory Tyson aka “Terror Tory” already knows what he wants to do for the rest of his life. While he is known for his unbelievable turntable talent and hot DJing for both young and old in the community, the music industry has yet to discover him. Hopefully, that is about to change. Fat Mike and Terror Tory partner up to enter the Unsigned Hype demo contest ran by the Nation’s #1 Station, Power 97. With Fat Mike’s lyrics and rapping and Terror Tory’s beats and producing rolling through the radio speakers everywhere, fame and fortune no longer seem so out of reach. As Tory struggles to stay down to earth and focused, opinions and friendships alter and street fights hit to close to home. Why is it that whenever there is a lover, there is also a hater?
Unsigned Hype astonished me. I was amazed at how someone so culturally different than me could actually be relatable and REAL. It further impressed me with a mature teenager, Tory, as a main character.
This book was heavily based on character and integrity. Tory was faced with many moral decisions along his journey and his inner battle between selfishness and selflessness was clearly depicted. A battle which every teenager faces. He didn’t want to become stuck up and self-righteous or prideful of his humbleness and his less than impressive neighborhood. More than anything Tory wanted to keep his outlook grounded. As Robert Teitel said, “Tory keeps it real, but also keeps it right.” Because of his ongoing fight to do what’s right, he is a positive role model for teen boys (and girls).
The producing of rap beats is completely foreign to me. Yet, every stage of the process described in the book was amazingly clear. I could see the overlaying of old tracks. The addition of everyday noise, like rain or trains, seemed effortless and flowed from one raw beat to the next. It was full of depth and power. Music was visible in Unsigned Hype.
At times, I stumbled over some of the dialogue. It was written in, how do you say, a lighter dialect of street talk (like Moms instead of Mom), but by page 3 I had my footing again.
Unsigned Hype uniquely illustrated a rapping world full of fame and fortune through the eyes of a level-headed talented guy who wished to do what’s right.
Date Reviewed: June 6th, 2009
For more book reviews and book information check out my blog at www.inthecurrent.blogspot.com… (mehr)
Unsigned Hype
By Booker T. Mattison
Pub. Date: July 2009
4.5 out of 5 stars
PG-13 - Violence, Brief Profanity, Drug Abuse, and Sex Mentioned
Recommended
At the young age of 15, Tory Tyson aka “Terror Tory” already knows what he wants to do for the rest of his life. While he is known for his unbelievable turntable talent and hot DJing for both young and old in the community, the music industry has yet to discover him. Hopefully, that is about to change. Fat Mike and Terror Tory partner up to enter the Unsigned Hype demo contest ran by the Nation’s #1 Station, Power 97. With Fat Mike’s lyrics and rapping and Terror Tory’s beats and producing rolling through the radio speakers everywhere, fame and fortune no longer seem so out of reach. As Tory struggles to stay down to earth and focused, opinions and friendships alter and street fights hit to close to home. Why is it that whenever there is a lover, there is also a hater?
Unsigned Hype astonished me. I was amazed at how someone so culturally different than me could actually be relatable and REAL. It further impressed me with a mature teenager, Tory, as a main character.
This book was heavily based on character and integrity. Tory was faced with many moral decisions along his journey and his inner battle between selfishness and selflessness was clearly depicted. A battle which every teenager faces. He didn’t want to become stuck up and self-righteous or prideful of his humbleness and his less than impressive neighborhood. More than anything Tory wanted to keep his outlook grounded. As Robert Teitel said, “Tory keeps it real, but also keeps it right.” Because of his ongoing fight to do what’s right, he is a positive role model for teen boys (and girls).
The producing of rap beats is completely foreign to me. Yet, every stage of the process described in the book was amazingly clear. I could see the overlaying of old tracks. The addition of everyday noise, like rain or trains, seemed effortless and flowed from one raw beat to the next. It was full of depth and power. Music was visible in Unsigned Hype.
At times, I stumbled over some of the dialogue. It was written in, how do you say, a lighter dialect of street talk (like Moms instead of Mom), but by page 3 I had my footing again.
Unsigned Hype uniquely illustrated a rapping world full of fame and fortune through the eyes of a level-headed talented guy who wished to do what’s right.
Date Reviewed: June 6th, 2009
For more book reviews and book information check out my blog at www.inthecurrent.blogspot.com… (mehr)
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Mattison does an excellent job of incorporating the diversities of black life in the story of Andre and Sandra that is revelant to faith base, young adults and adult readers. I read Disappearing Acts many years ago; that book was truned into a movie - I can see the same thing happening with Snitch.
Mattison's sophmore work does not disappoint = EXCELLENT job Mr. Mattison! Snitch is a book that I could not put down! I am placing Snitch on my personal bookshelf. It is a MUST READ for anyone!
I was given this book by Christian Review Of Books.… (mehr)