From the MTV trailblazer, stand-up comedian, and actor, a hilariously
candid memoir that is an intimate, entertaining, and heartfelt tour
through the exclusive, elusive, and eternally iconic world of '90s pop
culture.
Imagine 50 Cent's Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter written by a nerdy
Black kid from Newark, New Jersey, who made it big despite the
skepticism of his family. That's Mixing It Up.
Bill Bellamy is Carlton Banks's slightly cooler and comedically inclined
alter-ego--a guy who went against the grain and left a promising
corporate career path to pursue comedy (much to the dismay of his
family). Making the leap paid off--in ways Bill never expected. In
Mixing It Up, he looks back at his time at MTV during the '90s, when
the cable music channel was at the epicenter of pop culture. He recounts
his legendary interviews with the biggest pop stars--Tupac, Biggie, and
Kurt Cobain--making friends with Janet Jackson, and even coining the
infamous term "booty call" on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. During his time at
MTV, Bill broke color and class barriers, appearing four times a week on
the network's various programs, including MTV Jamz and MTV Beach
House.
Mixing It Up is an exclusive, all-access backstage pass to Bill's
career and life. It's all in here--memories, music, and unforgettable
moments, including conversations with some of the decade's legendary
artists, the best of the '90s celebri-tea, nostalgia, and insights on
what it meant to be a tastemaker during one of the most exciting and
innovative periods in music and American pop culture history.
