LISTENIN’S DEBUT TITLE — KEVIN FEDERLINE’S .YOU THOUGHT YOU KNEW — SOARS TO #1 ON AMAZON IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES

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New audio-first publishing imprint celebrates breakout success just days after launch

Los Angeles, CA — October 27, 2025 — Listenin, the new audio-first storytelling imprint from Barracuda Baby Productions, has made an extraordinary entrance into the publishing world. Its first release,

You Thought You Knew by Kevin Federline, rocketed to the top of Amazon’s bestseller charts within days of its October 21st release, capturing widespread attention across multiple formats.

The memoir debuted at #1 on Amazon in “Actor & Entertainer Biographies” and #7 in “Memoirs (Books)” for the print edition. The Kindle eBook edition also secured the #1 spot in “Biographies of Actors & Entertainers,” while the audiobook debuted at #2 on Audible’s Memoir Bestseller list — an extraordinary feat for a new imprint’s very first title.

Kevin’s willingness to tell his story with such honesty is exactly why Listenin was created — to give people the space to be truly heard,” said Jaren Hayman, publisher of You Thought You Knew and founder of Barracuda Baby Productions. “He knew there would be a level of public pushback in choosing to open up, but that courage and authenticity are what make this story resonate. The audience response affirms that when stories are told with heart and truth, people listen. We’re incredibly proud that our first release is connecting so deeply across print and audio.”

Federline’s memoir marks the first time the former dancer and father of six has publicly shared the realities of fame, fatherhood, and life in the global spotlight. Told entirely in his own words — and his own voice — You Thought You Knew delivers an unflinching portrait of one of pop culture’s most misunderstood figures and the personal growth that followed.

Building on the success of its debut title, Listenin will release two additional books within the next three months, with five more titles currently in development for 2026, continuing its mission to amplify authentic voices and lived experiences across entertainment, sports, and culture.

You Thought You Knew is available in hardcover, eBook, and audiobook formats through Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, and major retailers worldwide.

ISBNs:

Hardcover: 979-8-9996125-0-2

Audiobook: 979-8-9996125-1-9

About Listenin

Listenin is a full-service creative publishing house dedicated to producing and releasing powerful first-person books from people of note. The imprint partners with actors, musicians, athletes, entrepreneurs, and cultural figures whose stories deserve to be heard — prioritizing the audiobook experience as the cornerstone of its mission.

From ghostwriting and production to publishing and global distribution, Listenin operates with an author-first model that ensures storytellers retain greater control, profits, and ownership of their narratives.

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