From Staircase to Stage, Raekwon
From Staircase to Stage, Raekwon
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From Staircase to Stage
The Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan

Author: Raekwon, Anthony Bozza

Narrator: Landon Woodson, Raekwon

Unabridged: 11 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/30/2021


Synopsis

Featuring an exclusive interview with Raekwon the Chef and his son!

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 Wu-Tang Clan in this revealing memoir—perfect for fans of The Autobiography of Gucci Mane and Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.

There are rappers who everyone loves and there are rappers who 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 have inspired legions of fans and a new generation of rappers. Raekwon is one of the founding members of Wu-Tang Clan, and his voice and cadence are synonymous with the sound that has made the group iconic since 1991.

Now, for the first time, Raekwon tells his whole story, from struggling through poverty in order to make ends meet to turning a hobby into a legacy. The Wu-Tang tale is dense, complex, and full of drama, and here nothing is off-limits: the group’s 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 go from the underground to the mainstream. Raekwon also delves 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.

About Raekwon

Raekwon the Chef has been one of the most sought-out voices in hip-hop for nearly thirty years. Born as Corey Woods, the Staten Island native is a true originator of lyricism, street culture, and rugged NYC style. As a founding member of Wu-Tang Clan, he achieved success with Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) in 1993, and followed it up with his platinum solo debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, and countless classic collaborations. He is also an entrepreneur and the founder of his own label, ICE H2O Records, and divides his time between New York, Atlanta, and Texas.

About Anthony Bozza

Anthony Bozza is a former Rolling Stone staff writer and author of the New York Times bestsellers Whatever You Say I Am: The Life and Times of EminemTommyland with Tommy Lee, Slash with Slash, and Too Fat to Fish with Artie Lange. He lives in New York City. Visit ABozza.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by DJMikeG

Raekwon's autobiography was a riveting read from page 1 straight through. He tells his story with unflinching honesty, from his troubled childhood growing up in poor areas of NYC straight through the rise of Wu Tang and all the drama that followed. Parts of the book, as a huge Wu Tang fan since the......more

Goodreads review by Joe

I’ve read all of the books by the other members of Wu-Tang. This was my favorite. Dealt with the philosophy of the group, the street life lead before the music took over, exploits before the street life, and it chronicled the pursuit of making music and the trials and tribulations of the group. The......more

Goodreads review by Tamyka

This is the best memoir so far of a Wu-tang member. He kept it a buck and I appreciated that!! He dropped so many gems I highly recommend this book. U-God book was good too but this the Chef! Raekwon BEEN a real one and he had a successful solo career so he had a lot of experiences to speak on. I ap......more