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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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 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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loved getting the insight into the story behind a win so questionable in the way of how was everyone getting paid. I now understand. It made me go back and listen to the albums differently. I would definitely recommend

Loved it

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I've read all of the books written by Wu-tang members so far and it's always great to hear stories from each person's perspective. Raekwon has always been a stand out character in the Wu so it's nice to hear his story from the foundation to now. This is a real rags to riches tale.

I didn't realize how much of a business man The Chef actually is as he seems to be so low key about it. I have so much more respect for him now. The narrator did a very good job reading this one too.

The only gripe I have is that somebody needs to let Rae know that kung-fu and karate are two completely different martial arts!

The Chef, The Rapper, The Scholar.

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A lot of things I didn't knw about, specially the ways of the RZA ego, the chef seems like a genuine brother, I'm glad he came trough

Interesting

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Couldn’t stop listening to this book. A truly sincere account of the Chef growing up in the hood, his involvement in the formation of Wu-Tang and later his solo projects. The book is incredibly informative, well narrated a must for any Wu Tang or Hip Hop fan in general. Hats off to you Reakwon, that’s one hell of a journey you’ve been on man.

Sincere account of the Raekwon’s life.

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