King of the Dancehall (Movie Tie-In)

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The coming of age story of Tarzan Brixton; a product of the harsh and merciless Brooklyn projects. After being released from a 5 year prison sentence for an armed robbery gone sideways, he makes a vow to his dying mother to change his ways. With his mother's medical bills piling up, the temptation of the criminal life becomes too real once again. His solution is to escape the rough streets of New York for the equally ruthless beaches of Kingston, Jamaica. He soon creates a drug running empire while falling in love with a beautiful Jamaican woman named Maya. It's through Maya that Tarzan becomes captivated by the music, dance, and lifestyle of Jamaican Dancehall culture which ultimately lifts him towards the path of righteousness.

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"A rags-to-riches tale that features sexy dance moves swirling around a criminal lifestyle packed with deceit. [...] Will also appeal to enthusiastic street lit fans." - Library Journal

Author Bio

Nick Cannon is a successful, multi-faceted entertainer: comedian, TV executive producer and host, film star/director, entrepreneur, philanthropist and children's book author. He was cited by People Magazine as one of the "Top 10 Most Successful Young People in Hollywood." Presently he is host of NBC's "America's Got Talent" which just began their 10th season in May.