A B to Jay-Z - A Hip Hop Inspired ABC children's book

A project in Sydney, AU by Jessica "J-Pain" Chiha
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If you're having alphabet problems I feel bad for you son. \nI got 99 problems but my ABC's ain't one!
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Dates: Jan 14th -> Feb 13th (30 days)
Project By: Jessica "J-Pain" Chiha
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Latest News

Aussie author being sued by Jay-Z pleas for 'common sense'

November 28th - via: 9news.com.au
The children's book is designed to teach the alphabet using several well-known rappers, with the project produced after a 2017 Kickstarter campaign which raised $8000. (Read More)

LIVE Biggie Smalls Drawing with A B to Jay Z's illustrator Alex Lehours!

February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Did any of you get a chance to catch our Facebook Live video last night? If not - head to this link to check out our amazing illustrator Alex, giving us a sneak peek into his incredible talents, drawing live, the wonderful Biggie Smalls. And the best... (Read More)

Battle Round #19 - Winner Announced!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This was a letter we didn't even need to put to vote, let's be honest. And some of you may question why the hell T Pain was even put up against such Hip Hop Royalty, but with Jessica "J Pain" Chiha behind this book, it didn't seem right to leave him... (Read More)

Battle Round #18 - Winner Announced!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
This book is turning out to be SO fresh, you're going to be "dropping it like it's hot" with once again, another multi award winning artist being added to the line up.  This one was an easy one for ya'll - with Snoop Dogg proving to have no serious... (Read More)

Battle Round #17 - Winner Announced!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
These rounds have been let's say, "Tricky" but when we ask for your help we mean it, some of these letters bring together really talented artists, and only one group can be crowned winner. But that's the aim of this game, and "It's like that, and... (Read More)

Battle Round #16 - Winner Announced!

February 5th - via: kickstarter.com
The letter P divided all you hip hop fans - and it came verryyyy close! We tallied the votes via our social media pages and messages and we are happy to confirm that Pharrell Williams will be strutting his stuff into A B to Jay Z with his love for... (Read More)

Battle Round #15 - Winner Announced!

February 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
"Hey Ya!" This one was too easy, with everyone playing nice and agreeing that OUTKAST were the true winners to take out top spot for the big O in A B to Jay Z. Dating back to the 90s, this duo is one of the most successful hip-hop groups of all time... (Read More)

Battle Round #14 - Winner Announced!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
"It Ain't Hard to Tell" who the winner was for N... with the votes telling us that the legendary NAS was the clear winner to take top spot on the pages of A B to Jay Z. The Source, Billboard, MTV (just to name a few) have ranked him at the top of... (Read More)

Battle Round #13 - Winner Announced!

January 31st - via: kickstarter.com
We had some really solid suggestions for the letter M, and took everything into consideration, but after looking at the votes and comments we couldn't deny this spot to anyone else but Mr Marshall Mathers.  He missed out against Eazy E in the... (Read More)

Battle Round #12 - Winner Announced!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We are nearly at the half way mark and we are flying through this alphabet - ensuring it's the realest as voted by YOU the people! The letter L brought along a whole truck load of talent, and a decision that was never going to be an easy one but we... (Read More)

Battle Round #11 - Winner Announced!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
For A B to Jay Z we wanted to get a good mix of old school Vs new school to really showcase the wide range of artists that have helped shaped Hip Hop to be where it is today. That being said, for the letter K, we are excited to add Kendrick Lamar to... (Read More)

Battle Round #10 - Winner Announced!

January 29th - via: kickstarter.com
This was probably the closest round YET! But votes were tallied and we are pleased to add Mr J Cole to the line up of already voted in artists for A B to Jay Z! J Cole brings his "Crooked Smile" to the book, along with a collection of tunes that will... (Read More)

Battle Round #9 - Winner Announced!

January 26th - via: kickstarter.com
"It Was a Good Day" today as this round proved to be an ICE cold blow out with Ice Cube taking out top spot by unanimous decision - and we certainly can't argue with that. Considered one of the founding artists in Gangsta Rap, Ice Cube went from... (Read More)

Battle Round #8 - Winner Announced!

January 24th - via: kickstarter.com
STOP! Hammer Time.  This round showed us that no matter how Old School you are, you're never "Too Legit to Quit" with the winner being none other than Mr MC Hammer himself! We are excited to add him to the lineup for A B to Jay Z and know the kids... (Read More)

Battle Round #7 - Winner Announced!

January 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
The letter G - You're going to "Hate it or Love it" as we have The Game confirmed as the next artist in the line up for A B to Jay Z! There is no denying The Game firmly cements his spot in the book known as the best rapper in the West Coast Hip Hop... (Read More)

Battle Round #6 - Winner Announced!

January 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
There's no denying we have some serious Hip Hop enthusiasts taking vote in our daily battles via Facebook and Instagram - thank you so much to each and every one of you who have voted this far! The letter F was a hard one and we had some solid... (Read More)

Battle Round #5 - Winner Announced!

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Not the biggest line up for letter E, but we gave you two solid artists and the people spoke, apparently the decision was an Eazy one. Mr Eazy E will be cruising into the book in his 64, joining the confirmed crew of artists as voted by YOU the... (Read More)

Battle Round #4 - Winner Announced!

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like the letter D will be 'nothing but a G thing babyyyyy' with none other then Dr Dre joining the line up of Hip Hop artists to be featured in A B to Jay Z! This letter created quite the divider between old school and new school, but we had to... (Read More)

Battle Round #3 - Winner Announced!

January 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Without further ado, please put your hands together for the winner of the letter C - COOLIO! We must apologize, we forgot to put him in the initial voting line up (you can blame the baby brain) but when the people spoke, we listened!  We are feeling... (Read More)

Battle Round #2 - Winner Announced!

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
For us, we always knew the letter B would be a bit of a no brainer. And i'm pleased to announce your voting didn't let us down, with the clear standout being that of, Mr Biggie Smalls!  It's hard to deny such a legend of Hip Hop the proud real... (Read More)

Battle Round #1 - The Letter A - Winner Announced!

January 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Our first battle round got off to a flying start, and although we had votes from so many hip hop enthusiasts all over, there was a definite clear favourite - our boy, Akon! This proved to us more than ever we need to hear from the people, as Akon was... (Read More)

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