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From Staircase to Stage

The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

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From Staircase to Stage

By: Raekwon, Anthony Bozza
Narrated by: Landon Woodson, Raekwon
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Summary

 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. Entertainment & Celebrities Music Celebrity Hip-Hop Inspiring Thought-Provoking
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From staircase to stage Excellent listen and well preformed. Protect ya neck 👊🏾 Respect Reakwon.

Excellent and interesting.

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Must read for any Wu fan. Great to hear the Chef’s story in the context of the Wu as a whole. When usually anything you hear about the Wu is so heavily curated by Rza, nice to hear a different perspective. The interviews with him and his son at the end of every chapter are also great. Rae really doesn’t hold back on his criticism of Rza and Divine which to be fair, he isn’t the first member of the Wu to do this.

Rae does always portray himself in the most positive light but that’s to be expected. I’d also like more ODB and GZA stories as they seem to be lacking especially as we all know how crazy was. There could also be more Masta Killa stories but this book is generally a pleasure to read for any Wu fan.

Raekwon writes as hard as he spits

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Well, what can I say? I strongly recommend this book not just to Wu Tang, Raekwon or hip hop fans. This is for all audiences. The smallest fault is The Chef not narrating it. The guy who narrates it does a solid job bit to hear Chef with his strong assertive voice talk would’ve been the cherry on top of the cake. #olnybuiltforcubanlinx

Cooked up greatness.

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Everything you need to know, really enjoyed it, couldn't stop listening. A must for fan's and even casuals. Charts Raekwon's early years very vividly and is a great insite into how the Clan formed. Excellent

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I have never really been a big fan of wu tang clang, but I decided to give this ago as it was on 2 for 1. I must say that this audiobook is really interesting and it keeps you hooked. One thing I like about this guy is his willingness to make something of himself and overcome his poverty. He is a rapper, but he definitely has a smart brain and he has gained my respect.

Interesting story and guy

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