The story of the celebrated rapper and the iconic Wu-Tang Clan, told by one of its founding members
Dennis Colesโaka Ghostface Killahโis a co-founder of the Wu-Tang Clan, a legendary hip hop group who established themselves by breaking all the rules, taking their music to the streets during hip hopโs golden era on a decade-long wave of releasing anthem after classic anthem, and serving as the foundation of modern hip hop. An all-star cast who formed like Voltron to establish the pillars that serve as the foundation of modern hip hop and released seminal albums that have stood the test of time.
Rise of a Killah is Ghostโs autobiography, focusing on the people, places and events that mean the most to him as he enters his fourth decade writing and performing. Itโs a beautiful and intense book, going back to the creative ferment that led to Ghostโs first handwritten rhymes. Dive into Ghostโs defining personal moments, his battles with his personal demons, his journey to Africa, his religious viewpoints, his childhood in Staten Island, and his commitment to his family (including his two brothers with muscular dystrophy), from the Clanโs early successes to the pinnacle of Ghostโs career touring and spreading his wings as a solo artist, fashion icon, and trendsetter.
Exclusive photos and memorabilia, as well as graphic art commissioned for this book, make Rise of a Killah both a memoir and a unique visual record, a โreal feelโ narrative of Ghostโs life as he sees it, a one of a kind holy grail for Wu-Tang and Ghost fans alike.