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Everything you need to know about becoming a recording star, from the American Idol judge and record executive.

American Idol judge Randy Jackson has been the man behind the star-making machine for over 20 years, producing the work of Kenny Loggins, Eddie Money, and Richard Marx and performing with greats such as Aretha Franklin, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Billy Idol, Elton John, Celine Dion, and Bob Dylan. Jackson has helped shape the careers of many performers and has witnessed the rise and fall of many talents — from established musicians to raw, young singers on American Idol.

Now, for the first time, Randy Jackson reveals the secrets to making it to the top in the recording industry. He tells readers how to avoid pitfalls and how to set a path for upward mobility in a competitive business. He focuses on all elements of the journey, including pinpointing exactly what genre of music highlights your true talent, scoring performance gigs, recording the right demo, and getting the exposure and attention that you deserve. In a straightforward and motivational tone, Jackson shares the secrets to achieving stardom.

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In addition to being a judge on American Idol, Randy Jackson is a sought after record executive and producer who has worked on over 1000 gold and platinum albums with some of the biggest recording stars of our time, including Mariah Carey, Madonna, Elton John, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, *NSYNC, and Destiny's Child. He lives in Los Angeles.