From the street of the Bronx to Manhattan's offices. From block parties to most hyped artists.
The narrator Ronald tell his own life story, his childhood, affective life, struggles, working life in record labels during the Hip Hop's Golden age....You will cross some legends like Busy Bee, Jazzy Jay, Big Daddy Kane, Monnie Love :-D <3 and many others well know cats.
Highly recommended book. Hip-Hop and beyond............
After reading this book, all I could do is sit back and say, "Wow". I received the book on a Monday. By that Thursday, I had finished reading it. Not only because it was your quintessential "page turner", but also because I wanted to see if there was going to be an ultimate confession. I'll explain. I grew up with Ronald Leroy Savage, Jr. pka (previously known as) "Bee Stinger" in Castle Hill. While we were not the typical 'friends' who hung out with each other every single day (I was a bit older), we've always had a very nice, cordial relationship with one another. I was heavily into the hip hop scene of the 70's, early 80's, that Ronald vividly describes in his book. So - as I read the book - I noticed that Ronald had used a pseudonym for his abuser. Let me tell you, anybody who grew up in that era would know EXACTLY whom Ronald was referring to; even a blind man would have said, "I see". I wanted to see if Ronald would, indeed, reveal this person's real name. He did. I was very proud of this fact. Before any kind of true healing process could take place, Ronald would have had to face this straight-on. Ronald came through like a champ. Can I say that I can relate to what Ronald went through? No. Can I say to Ronald, "Hey Man, I understand, but .." Again, no. What I can say to Ronald is this: "Now that I know your story, I will proceed accordingly." I'm not going to judge Ronald, or treat him any differently than I do now. Why? Because Ronald did nothing wrong. I repeat, Ronald did NOTHING WRONG. The best conclusion would be for Ronald's abuser to publicly confess/apologize to him for his actions. I say the chances of that confession happening are slim to none. No worries. While this individual may never stand before a judge and jury here on this Earth, one day he WILL stand before the ULTIMATE JUDGE and JUROR - GOD; ALLAH; JEHOVAH; YAHWEH; etc. He will not be able to hide then. God Bless You, Ronald Leroy Savage, Jr. pka "Bee Stinger". Peace.