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From Staircase to Stage

Written by: Raekwon, Anthony Bozza
Narrated by: Landon Woodson, Raekwon
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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.

©2021 Corey Woods. All rights reserved. (P)2021 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Amazing!

Amazing and insightful to hear the Wu story from The Chef. One of the greatest MC’s and the greatest Hip-Hop group to bless us. Wu-Tang forever!

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WOW 😳🤯

Been listening to Wu since day one and I am huge fan. You hear stuff about the relationships between the Wu in the press and never believed it, what you hear is not too far off...crazy! I really got to see more of Rae deeply and now I can't stop thinking about the book on his world and his entrepreneurship. Really inspiring and motivating! if you believe in it and you tell the universe it will happen.

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helpful for any artist.

did not disappoint. appreciate the small interviews with Raekwon and his son between the chapters.

I've been listening to Rae since cuban links and as someone active in the studio this helped me a lot about the challenges of creating music alone. Definitely a good listen and read.

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Just dope!!

Incredible. I grew up in the Wu-era , and saw the Clan in concert with Bootcamp click in Toronto back in 95. Hearing the behind the scenes details of Chef’s life and the Wu dynamics was powerful. Great book!

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