1996

N.W.A: The Aftermath

1999

The Real Eminem: Broke City Trash Rapper

1999

Magnolia Home Of Tha Soldiers

2002

The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla

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Behind The Music Tales produces a candid look deep inside the psyche of each individual and an examination of what makes them tick. Take a ride alongside them and learn how they made their mark on a generation.

N.W.A: The Aftermath

Exclusive interviews with Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Yella, Jerry Heller & Westside Connection!

The Real Eminem: Revelations of an American Original

Exclusive uncensored Eminem & D12 interviews and audio!

The Real Destiny's Child: The Writing's On The Wall

A revealing intimate capture of Destiny's Child and the girl who would be Queen!

New York State of Mind 1.0

Exclusive 1992-1993 Golden Age interviews with Tragedy Khadafi, Brand Nubian, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth

The Reasonings of Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla

Exclusive interviews with Buju Banton, Bounty Killer & Sizzla Kalonji

Magnolia Home Of Tha Soldiers

Exclusive 1999 Behind the scenes interviews with the Hot Boys & Cash Money Millionaires

The Real 213

Exclusive interviews and photos with Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Warren G, and Bishop Don Magic Juan. An all-star cast on an unflinching mission to advance their enduring legacy, and the case of G-funk. It ain't no joke.

The Real MC Eiht: Geah!

MC Eiht = Reality Rap. Enter the underbelly of Compton and discover the keys to success and longevity in the music game.

The Real Diddy

Unearth the passion, grace, and mystery of Sean Combs, the apostle and avatar of pop culture, and one of the most complex Americans of the past half-century.




Exclusive audio clips

Real talk In Their Own Words!

In an exclusive 2006 interview inside his home, Jerry Heller responded to all questions and held nothing back. In 2001, 2003 and 2006 exclusive interviews, and a 1996 press conference, Ice Cube spoke on hardcore Hip-Hop, New York City media, his battle with B-Real and Cypress Hill, Common, the explosive dis song “No Vaseline”, both his film and music career on the set of Friday After Next, and his passion for the Los Angeles Lakers and Oakland Raiders. In an exclusive 1999 interview, Eminem responds as only he can, to being labelled a role model.

Jerry Heller responds to being branded a crook

Jerry Heller goes into detail responding to his critics.

The Real Eminem

Role Model

The Artists Speak!

Unsolicited artist quotes spoken during and after interviews with Harris Rosen.

Eminem

Eminem

This guy! I plead the fifth. This guy is nuts.

Dr. Dre

This was a different one. I like that.

Dr. Dre
Jerry Heller

Jerry Heller

Harris Rosen is at the forefront of the current Hip-Hop Journalists, bright, articulate and totally fearless. My interview with Harris was stimulating and unique, and I now feel confidant that the basic honesty of the music and it's future as an Art Form will continue to be reported honestly and with integrity in his capable hands.

GURU

Dope questions, man. Very insightful, very thoughtful.

GURU
Mary J. Blige

Mary J. Blige

You like a Psychiatrist, or some shit? This shit is just coming out but go ahead.

K-Ci Hailey (Jodeci)

Definitely a real interview! Digging deep up in there, man. Not afraid to ask questions!

K-Ci Hailey (Jodeci)
Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo (Daft Punk)

Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo (Daft Punk)

The Wizard asked me for a copy of your magazine.

Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys)

You didn’t wear your glasses and you haven’t carried your hearing aid. What else is wrong with you?

Bushwick Bill (Geto Boys)
Bobby Brown?

Bobby Brown?

Can I see that pen?

Aaliyah

What else do you want to know? Talk to me.

Aaliyah

About the Author

who is Harris Rosen?

Father. Son. Brother.

Author career and biography

Harris Rosen is the author of N.W.A: The Aftermath, The Real Eminem: Broke City Trash Rapper, and other Behind The Music Tales books. For twenty years, he self-published the national lifestyle magazine Peace! He lives in Toronto, Canada, with his son, Louis.


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