Diary of a Madman

The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and The Roots of Southern Rap

By: Brad "Scarface" Jordan, Benjamin Meadows Ingram

Narrated by: JD Jackson

From Geto Boys legend and renowned storyteller Scarface, comes a passionate memoir about how hip-hop changed the life of a kid from the south side of Houston, and how he rose to the top - and ushered in a new generation of rap dominance.

Scarface is the celebrated rapper whose hits include "On My Block," "Mind Playing Tricks on Me" and "Damn It Feels Good to be a Gangsta" (made famous in the cult film Office Space). The former president of Def Jam South, he's collaborated with everyone from Kanye West, Ice Cube and Nas, and had many solo hits such as "Guess Who's Back" feat. Jay-Z and "Smile" feat. Tupac.

But before that, he was a kid from Houston in love with rock-and-roll, listening to AC/DC and KISS. In Diary of a Madman, Scarface shares how his world changed when he heard Run DMC for the first time; how he dropped out of school in the ninth grade and started selling crack; and how he began rapping as the new form of music made its way out of New York and across the country. It is the account of his rise to the heights of the rap world, as well as his battles with his own demons and depression.

Passionately exploring and explaining the roots and influences of rap culture, Diary of a Madman is the story of hip-hop-the music, the business, the streets, and life on the south side Houston, Texas.

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Fans will enjoy it

I mean it’s Scarface speaking on the reality of being in the industry and all the things he faced. As a fan since being a little kid and seeing that Mind Playin Tricks video I thoroughly enjoyed this

Excellent

It was a great listen from one of music's greatest artists. It was great to hear his story.

Just Ok

So So I was expecting a little bit more. A big fan of Scarface and still is bit the book seems a little watered down.

Scarface is most definitely one the most important figures in hip hop

Scarface is a stand up dude he never let negativity pull him down i have always been a fan but now after listening to his book he's most definitely in my top 3 of all times

Great book

Great book. Brad Jordan is the truth! I highly recommend this book. I Loved it.