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Kevin Liles' rise from intern at Def Jam Records to Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group -- is legendary in the music industry. From an unpaid internship in 1991, Liles soared though the ranks to become President of Def Jam Music Group in 1998 at the tender age of 30. By the end of his tenure at the label, the Def Jam brand name had been embraced by all media for delivering all things hip hop. Today, at WMG, Liles is part of an executive team poised to reshape the music industry-  presiding over a collection of the world's best-known record labels, including Atlantic and Warner Bros. as well as the group's distribution, marketing and music publishing companies

Filled with invaluable, street-savvy advice from the hip hop music industry's young Turk Kevin Liles, Make It Happen: The Hip Hop Generation Guide to Success is the consummate career guide for a new generation. Speaking directly to young people hungry for success, he provides clear-sighted advice that stresses determination, hard work, and being true to your dream. Check out Kevin's "Ten Rules for Making it Happen" that have served him so well and Make It Happen for yourself!