{"product_id":"9781398504493-from-staircase-to-stage","title":"From Staircase to Stage","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story of Raekwon and the Wu-Tang Clan\u003cbr\u003eOne of the founders of Wu-Tang Clan reveals all in this frank and honest autobiography\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLegendary 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 - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eperfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Autobiography of Gucci \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eMane\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHustle Harder, Hustle Smarter\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are rappers that everyone loves, and there are rappers that every rapper loves, and Corey Woods, a.k.a. \u003ci\u003eRaekwon the Chef\u003c\/i\u003e, 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003e'C.R.E.A.M.'\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e 'Protect Ya Neck'\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eOnly Built 4 Cuban Linx - \u003c\/i\u003eand talks about how spirituality and fatherhood continue to inspire his unstoppable creative process.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA celebration of perseverance and the power of music, \u003ci\u003eFrom Staircase to Stage\u003c\/i\u003e is a master storyteller’s lifelong journey to stay true to himself and his roots.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39696735436897,"sku":"9781398504493","price":19.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_31829568.jpg?v=1734623764","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781398504493-from-staircase-to-stage","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}