Post Malone

Post Malone
ISBN-10
1422243672
ISBN-13
9781422243671
Category
Rap musicians
Pages
80
Language
English
Published
2019
Author
Carlie Lawson

Description

Post Malone (Austin Richard Post) works as a musician, a shoe designer, a voice-over artist, and a philanthropist. From his SoundCloud launch to placing 14 songs on the Billboard Top 40 at one time, Post Malone has vaulted himself to success. He started out playing heavy metal in a high-school band but transitioned to hip-hop to go solo. He moved from Grapevine, TX, to Los Angeles, CA, to pursue his music career. Aside from his music, Malone has begun a successful career as an animation voice-over artist. His entrepreneurial spirit contributes to his growing partnerships with various corporations, such as Crocs, to merge his music with lifestyle brands. Malone enjoys giving back to the community and conducts charity work throughout the U.S. He uses his penchant for comedy as a catalyst for fundraising, such as with Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity.In the Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling series learn about the personal and professional lives of today's hottest stars in the music industry. Read about their upbringing, families, passions, road to the top, and how each star supports the community by giving back. Scan QR codes to watch their most popular music videos and hear inspiring speeches and words of wisdom. Each book in this series includes the artists' lifetime awards, albums, tours and collaborations that have led them to where they are today.

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