Don Winslow

Listen to "Don Winslow The Force" on Spreaker. What makes this book stand out is Winslow’s own connection to the story he tells within the pages of THE FOCE. He explains, “Sometimes I think I’ve been preparing to write this book my whole life.  I’ve known—and know—cops, most of them clean, some of them dirty. For this book, I went out on the streets with NYC cops (who will go unnamed). I went to bars with them, sat in their houses, talked to their families, their wives, ex-wives, their girlfriends. I sat with cops from very high ranks down to probationary patrolmen. And women. I’ve sat down with white cops, black cops, brown cops.  That research informs this novel. I wanted to know what cops do, but, more importantly, I wanted to know how cops think and feel. I’m interested in their actions, but more interested in how what they do and see affects them. I sat with tough, veteran cops with tears streaming down their faces as they told me their stories. This is the book I’ve wanted to write my whole life.”                 THE FORCE is an indictment on corruption in the police force and how that is a trickledown effect from the real criminals—politicians pulling the strings at the highest levels of city government in the Big Apple.  There is a strong non-fiction conversation that can be had around THE FORCE, especially around race and how special detectives, DEA, etc. interact with the communities that they police.   And given the extensive research that Winslow did with New York City police officers on the beat currently, Winslow can speak to real-life issues.                 A searing portrait of a city on the edge and of a heroic but deeply flawed man who stands at the edge of its abyss, THE FORCE is a masterpiece of urban realism. Full of shocking twists leavened by flashes of dark humor, this is a morally complex and riveting dissection of modern American society and the controversial issues confronting us today.   ABOUT THE BOOK: All Denny Malone wants is to be a good cop. The ‘King of Manhattan North’, this highly decorated NYPD detective sergeant is the real leader of ‘Da Force’, an elite special unit given carte blanche to fight gangs, drugs and guns. Malone has served on the front lines for the eighteen years he’s spent on the Job, witnessing the injured, the dead, the victims, the perps. He’s done whatever it took to serve and protect in a city built by ambition and corruption, where no one is clean—including Malone himself. After making the biggest heroin bust in the city’s history, Malone and his close-knit crew have stolen millions of dollars in drugs and cash. Now he’s being squeezed by the Feds and must walk the thin line between betraying his brothers and partners, the Job, his family, and the woman he loves, all while trying to survive as the city teeters on the brink of a racial conflagration that could destroy them all.                 ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow has written 20 novels, including The Kings of Cool, Savages, The Winter of Frankie Machine and the highly-acclaimed epics The Power of the Dog and The Cartel. The son of “a sailor who loved books and a librarian who loved a sailor”, Winslow grew up with a love of stories and storytelling in a small Rhode Island coastal town.  In addition to his novels, Winslow has published numerous short stories in anthologies and magazines such as Esquire, the LA Times Magazine and Playboy.  His columns have appeared in the Huffington Post, CNN Online and other outlets. Winslow is the recipient of the Raymond Chandler Award (Italy), the LA Times Book Prize, the Ian Fleming Silver Dagger (UK), The RBA Literary Prize (Spain) and many other prestigious awards. He lives in California with his wife of thirty-one years.

The Lyrics To Billy's Forest

Listen to "The Lyrics From Billys Forest Chapter 71" on Spreaker. The innocence of nature. It seems like an oxymoron. I've been watching the budding of a rose for nearly two weeks. As humans we want it all right now. Yet this rose doesn't seem stressed. The moments required are taking in the elements that make up the entire picture. And as I watch this rose it occurs to me how unfair we are toward the things that have invited victory to our personal paths. Once lived out we hang onto them. Yet I know in the days ahead this rose won't be holding onto one colorful pedal. What if we're supposed to do the same? Shed the victories so that we can appreciate the entire journey.

Armin Van Buuren

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Armin Van Buuren On Festivals" on Spreaker. This has to be the first year where I've groups of people say there are too many festivals taking place around the world. So we took that concern to one of the masters of sound Mr. Armin Van Buurren. His answer opened up newer ways to think beyond the moment and what is about to become the next wave of sound. His latest release on rBeatz Radio is I Need You.

Dishwalla

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Dishwalla New Album" on Spreaker. It's been ten years since the last album release for Dishwalla. Where did they go for inspiration? Straight into the soul of the desert. Justin talks about how time was no longer the issue. They spent many nights laying down vocal tracks with the doors and windows wide open. The latest album from Dishwalla is Juniper Road.

Jerusafunk

Listen to "Jurusafunk The Hierophant" on Spreaker. This is truly one funked up band. Their inspirations stem from the soils of South America and yet you can't help but feel old school vibes pouring from their horns that resemble Frank Zappa to Earth Wind and Fire. Hailing from Phoenix which is a mosh pit for every generation and nationality on the planet...their goal has always been to blend in without bending out.

EDX

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update EDX About Being Magnetic" on Spreaker.

EDX

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update EDX About Being Magnetic" on Spreaker. Having the best beats in town doesn't always guarantee the biggest stage. When you tap into having a magnetic personality that opens several different doors on multiple layers. EDX has endlessly been connected to being one of the best people to be with. His latest release on rBeatz Radio is Feel The Rush.