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Night People

How to Be a DJ in ‘90s New York City

There are people who enjoy a night out. And then there are night people—a different kind altogether, the ones who become their best selves once the sun dies down.

Mark Ronson was destined to be a nightperson. Brought up in a bohemian circle of actors and musicians, his childhood was chaotic and full of encounters with everyone from Robin Williams to Bruce Springsteen. A nice Jewish boy from a privileged background, it was perhaps unlikely that he'd find himself right in the mix of Manhattan's riotous club scene, hanging out with Biggie, Ol Dirty Bastard, Jay-Z and J-Lo. But despite always feeling like an outsider, Mark found his groove, DJing at legendary nights and eventually becoming pop's most influential hitmaker. Written with vibrancy and complete candour, this an insider account New York's naughty nineties, and beyond.

Featuring never-before-told stories, this is a vibrant and heartfelt memoir of a music icon.

About Mark Ronson

Mark Ronson is a globally celebrated DJ and an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and 9-time GRAMMY-winning producer and songwriter, renowned for his eclectic blend of pop, soul, funk, and hip-hop influences. A lifelong music enthusiast, Ronson began his career DJing in New York City during the '90s, a passion that eventually led him to production, songwriting, and recording.

Ronson served as the executive producer for Barbie: The Album and composed the film’s score alongside Andrew Wyatt. His own single with Bruno Mars, ‘Uptown Funk’, is one of the biggest selling singles of all time. He has collaborated with a range of iconic artists, including Amy Winehouse, Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, Ghostface Killah, Adele, Paul McCartney, and Lady Gaga, including co-writing ‘Shallow’ for A Star Is Born, which earned him an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Grammy Award.
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  • Imprint: Penguin
  • ISBN: 9781804943045
  • Price: £16.00
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