Have You Met Miss Jones?

The Life and Loves of Radio's Most Controversial Diva

Tarsha Jones

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One World Books
29 July 2008

Biography: general

For readers of Confessions of a Video Vixen by Karrine Steffans and Wendy's Got the Heat by Wendy Williams.

""Jonesy,"" as she's known to her fans, captivates millions of Hot 97 listeners with her daily dish on hip hop and rap celebrity. But within these pages are the juicy scandals that even this no-holds-barred DJ has kept off the airwaves. For the first time, Jones reveals everything-from her volatile upbringing as the child of alcoholic parents to candid stories of her early singing career under Doug E. Fresh's wing (and between his sheets); from bitter feuds with Wendy Williams and shock jocks Star and Buc Wild to friendships with Patti LaBelle and Isaac Hayes; from collaborations with Fat Joe and Big Pun all the way to catfights with Christina Milian and Beyonce's mother, Tina Knowles. But more than just a tell-all tale, this inspirational memoir is a testament to the struggles of a black woman trying to succeed in a white-male-dominated industry, where the sharks never stop circling no matter how much you achieve. Jones lets it all hang out and doesn't tiptoe around anyone's feelings-including her own.

""Love or loathe her, Tarsha Jones puts it all out there. Politically correct? Not a chance. Boring? Never."" -Essence

""Heart-wrenching and empowering . . . Women behind the scenes in hip-hop are unabashedly writing about what goes on behind the bling curtain. . . . Now it's Tarsha's turn. Miss Jones, if you please."" -LASplash.com

""Provocative reading . . . Jones is a survivor, and you can't help but admire her resiliency. . . . Her writing style is blunt, but with a special flair for the dramatic."" -Smooth

""Steamy . . . guaranteed to raise eyebrows."" -Ebony

""If there's one jock that shocks, it's Miss Jones. . . . She's never afraid to reveal the truth."" -Rap-Up

By: Tarsha Jones
Imprint: One World Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 123mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 215g
ISBN: 9780345497741
ISBN 10: 0345497740
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 29 July 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Tarsha Nicole Jones-aka Miss Jones or ""Jonesy,"" as she is called by the many people who adore her-is the host of the #1 Arbitron-rated New York Hot 97-FM morning show, weekdays from 6-00 a.m. to 10-00 a.m., Miss Jones in the Morning. Miss Jones attended New York City's Fiorella H. Laguardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts (the Fame school), concentrating in classical music and subsequently learning music technique and arrangement. She attended Syracuse University, where she graduated with a BA in music. A chance meeting with rapper Doug E. Fresh helped to launch her singing career, and her vocals were featured on recordings for the Beatnuts, Busta Rhymes, Biz Markie, Common Sense, and Rampage. Musical cameos on underground mix tapes for Ron G and DJ Homicide, along with station promos on Hot 97 for popular DJs Red Alert and Funkmaster Flex, gave Miss Jones underground celebrity status. She lives in New Jersey with her son.