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Reflections

By: Iceberg Slim
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Iceberg Slim, known as the literary progenitor of gangster rap, was incarcerated several times in his life for pimping, along with many other crimes. During his last stretch in prison, Slim wrote the autobiographical best seller Pimp, which provided an unflinching look at the criminal underworld he frequented.

In 1976, Slim recorded Reflections, a collection of spoken word performances against a jazz background by the Red Holloway Quartet. Slim is a true raconteur who enjoys the sounds of words as much as their meanings, setting his tales of sex, drugs, money, and violence to rhyming couplets. Listeners will find this unique, street-smart recording an irresistible masterpiece.

Publisher's summary

At the age of 18, Iceberg Slim was initiated into "the life". Predominately in Chicago, he was incarcerated several times for pimping, along with several other crimes. During his last stretch in prison he wrote "Pimp" which sold over 6 million copies. In 1976 Slim made this recording, "Reflections", the poignant and memorable recounting of many of his true life experiences. The stories told are not easily forgotten and leave their indelible mark on the listener.
©2008 Iceberg Slim (P)2008 Uproar Entertainment

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Excellent Always

Absolutely love it! Deep Dark Eloquent poetry from a master. Never get tired of listening.

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his voice is outstanding

all I have to do is put on this and I am right to sleep his voice is hypnotizing! Iceberg Slim rapper Ice T's Idol

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Reflections by Iceberg Slim

a poetic peice of art reflecting the seedy underbelly of street life by legendary author Iceberg Slim.

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  • Peach Pitba
  • 07-23-23

A beautiful painting in my ears

I’ve been reading his books since I found him in the corner of WHSmith in 1992 and since then have spread the word of his work to anyone and everyone.
This man’s prose is like a wonderful painting, like sitting behind the artist, watching in wonder as he throws open the doors to bring to life characters and tales of a time and place I’d never have known if not for him.
He changed my life. This has awakened all his characters in my head and I must read all his works again. No one is beyond redemption. I never met Iceberg but I will always love him like a brother.

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  • steven williams
  • 08-12-20

Super slick verses of a cold MFR

Short but not too sweet, real lyrics from the mouth and mind of a Pimp.

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  • Anonymous User
  • 11-15-18

more iceberg please

awesome narrative and narrator put so beautifully. I definitely want to hear or read more. diaries of a pimp maybe?

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  • Amazon Customer
  • 05-25-18

COLD AS SHIT

I loved this and it told me a great lesson about life and what I have to do
to ...and how to treat the STREET

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  • Jessica Little
  • 03-19-18

Wish there were more Iceberg Slim books on Audable

Brilliant. Will listen to this again and again. Wish the full biography was available here.

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  • viktor
  • 09-01-20

Not expected, but great

A great array of stories told in poetic style. I really didn't expect it all to rhyme but it held true to the reviews.

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