From Staircase to Stage
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From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

  1. 320 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

About this book

Legendary wordsmith Raekwon the Chef opens up about his journey from the staircases of Park Hill in Staten Island to sold-out stadiums around the world with the Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir - perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter. There are rappers that everyone loves and there are rappers that every rapper loves, and Corey Woods, a.k.a. Raekwon the Chef, is one of the few who is both. His versatile flow, natural storytelling and evocative imagery has inspired legions of fans and a new generation of rappers. As one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, Raekwon's voice and cadence is synonymous with the inimitable sound that has made the group iconic since 1991. Now, for the first time, Raekwon tells his full story, from struggling through poverty to make ends meet to turning a hobby into a legacy. The Wu-Tang story is dense, complex and full of drama, and here nothing is off limits: the group's underground origins, secrets behind songs like 'C.R.E.A.M.' and 'Protect Ya Neck', and what it took to be one of the first hip-hop groups to break into the mainstream. Raekwon also dives deep into the making of his meticulous solo albums - particularly the classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx - and talks about how spirituality and fatherhood continue to inspire his unstoppable creative process. A celebration of perseverance and the power of music, From Staircase to Stage is a master storyteller's lifelong journey to stay true to himself and his roots.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Chapter 1: A Child Is Born
  5. Chapter 2: Boyhood
  6. Chapter 3: No Half-Steppin’
  7. Chapter 4: Young Thugs
  8. Chapter 5: Street Life
  9. Chapter 6: I Watch My Back Like I’m Locked Down
  10. Chapter 7: Six Man Symphony
  11. Chapter 8: Clan in Da Front
  12. Chapter 9: My Shit
  13. Chapter 10: Wu-Tang Clan Ain’t Nothin’ ta F’ Wit
  14. Chapter 11: Striving for Perfection
  15. Chapter 12: What Do You Believe in, Heaven or Hell?
  16. Chapter 13: Wu-Tang Forever
  17. Chapter 14: Real Life
  18. Chapter 15: Hollow Bones
  19. Chapter 16: Return of the North Star
  20. Chapter 17: Shaolin vs. Wu-Tang
  21. Chapter 18: Into the Wild
  22. Acknowledgments
  23. About the Authors
  24. Copyright