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Russell Simmons

Born

in Queens, New York City, The United States

October 04, 1957

Website

https://russellsimmons.com/

Genre

Biographies & Memoirs, Nonfiction, Entertainment

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Russell Wendell Simmons is an American entrepreneur, writer and record executive. He co-founded the hip-hop label Def Jam Recordings, and created the clothing fashion lines Phat Farm, Argyleculture, and Tantris. Simmons' net worth was estimated at $340 million in 2011.
After producing or managing artists such as Kurtis Blow, Run DMC, Whodini, and Jimmy Spicer, Simmons joined forces with producer Rick Rubin to found Def Jam Recordings. Under Simmons' leadership as chairman, Def Jam signed acts including the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J., Jay-Z, DMX, and Kanye West. From 1992 to 1997, he also produced the Def Comedy Jam television program.
Simmons has promoted veganism and a yoga lifestyle. He also published books about hea ...more

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Average rating: 3.95 · 5,333 ratings · 561 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	Success Through Stillness: Meditation Made Simple 3.87 avg rating — 1,665 ratings — published 2014 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Happy Vegan: A Guide to Living a Long, Healthy, and Successful Life by Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow 4.11 avg rating — 1,008 ratings — published 2015 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success 3.96 avg rating — 1,020 ratings — published 2007 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All by Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow 3.92 avg rating — 1,002 ratings — published 2010 — 17 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life and Def: Sex, Drugs, Money, + God by Russell Simmons, Nelson George 3.79 avg rating — 429 ratings — published 2001 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway ... and More by Russell Simmons (Draft Writer), M. Raven Rowe (Contributor), Danny Simmons (Editor) 4.23 avg rating — 110 ratings — published 2003 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Eat To Live: A Post Pandemic Lifestyle by Russell Simmons, Ingrid Newkirk (Foreword) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Finding Happiness: Learn about causes of unhappiness,forgiveness,greediness,envy,jealousy,pride,anger,guilt,stress,setting goals,and pursuing your passion and so much more 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Retire with a Strategic Plan: The Secrets to Having a Long and Happy Life 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	By Russell Simmons, Chris Morrow: Russell Simmons' Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success [Audiobook] 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“No matter where you're from or what you've done, you're never stuck in a particular circumstance, relationship, or cycle unless you say you are.”
― Russell Simmons, Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All

tags: self-help

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“A person's strength is to know their weaknesses.”
― Russell Simmons, Do You!: 12 Laws to Access the Power in You to Achieve Happiness and Success

tags: def-jam, phat-farm, russell, simmons

21 likes

“The key ingredient to any kind of happiness or success is to never give less than your best”
― Russell Simmons

tags: success

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