This book revolves mainly around the lives of six very different people living in the Upper East Side of New York. It tells the tale of different relationships between different people. There's a bipolar rich kid who's mother cares more about her dog, Boyfriend, than him. There's his middle class girlfriend who is willing to do anything for him, no matter what. There's her mother, a former writer, now a cab driver, who struggles to make ends meet. There's a principal of a private, well established, reputable school who is having an affair with a professor. The lives of these characters are entertaining, yet even with their loads of money and sometimes over dramatized problems, their emotions are real, and readers will find it easy to relate to at least one of the characters.
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21-year-old Atlanta native Bobby Rae, known to many by his stage name B.o.B, released his debut album late last month following the major success of his first single, "Nothin' on You." The success won't be stopping anytime soon, as Rae's latest release, "Airplanes," which features Hayley Williams of Paramore, is rapidly climbing the charts and being purchased more on iTunes. With featured artists such as Eminem, Lupe Fiasco and Rivers Cuomo, Rae's album delivers a diverse set of tracks that make listeners want more. ****
After their first collaboration together, "Road to Zion," reggae and rap stars Damian Marley and Nas team up again, this time for a full album. Distant relatives is the perfect combination of hip-hop and reggae, and it includes a mix of upbeat and mellow tracks. Like "Road to Zion," the songs hold strong messages. In "Count your Blessings" Marley sings about looking past the negativities in life and being thankful for what we have. Nas uses his clever lyrics to add a rugged touch to the softer reggae sounds of Marley, and the album is one that fans of both reggae and hip-hop will enjoy.
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