Diary of a Madman: The Geto Boys, Life, Death, and the Roots of Southern Rap Hardcover – Illustrated, April 21, 2015

I would say Hands down the best Hip Hop autobiography I've read.To read Brad "Scarface" Jordan book is like walking down memory lane. I was a big fan of the early Scarface.. 88-92. The work he did with Geto Boys as well as his 5 Mic Classic "Mr. Scarface is Back". NOW THAT IS WHAT HIP HOP IS ABOUT!! I remember the release date of these cassettes and I remember going to the Record Store to buy.This book offers a deeper insight into Brad's life and it highlights his ups and downs many fans would not ever know. It disappoints me to read about how Lil' J got over on Face who was the mainstay of Rap-A-Lot records. If you read any book on Motown you would see that there's a history of our people taking advantage of others businesswise in the music industry.In all regards, this book is well worth it. Cop it and read about one of the greatest underrated, underappreciated rappers of our time.

I learned a great deal about a man who's music I've listened to loved since the beginning of his career. It's amazing to find out what a person has truly been through in life and how that turns them to the artist or person they are. Great book about a misunderstood child who struggled to find a purpose to want to live. His story is sad like many urban youth, but to know his genius and how it was created is credit to him being a very strong individual. The is great and will surprise many when they see how transparent he is about telling his true life story ! Keep on keeping on Face. You have a lot of followers and non fans that you will help in telling your story. Thank You !

I really enjoyed reading this side of it. I know ive heard he's doing politics in houston these days but I completely feel him on a lot of the things he says. It's pretty awesome to hear how he came up from such low points but he keeps going and one of the realist to ever do it. The stories with Pac and luda are worth hearing as well. Highly recommend this book.

Scarface should be proud of publishing this book. I never expected such honesty. Actually, I always expect honesty from him but Scarface revealed vulnerability, depth, disappointments and the truth about an industry that's not always a part of The Glamorous Life. Thank you for this body of work. After purchasing, people need to promote this book. Great job, Brad! I'm proud of you for surviving everything and making timeless music. I can't wait to see how your next chapters unfold. God Bless.

I'm a longtime fan of Scarface, and I consider him one of the best storytellers of our generation. This book provides an interesting view of the life experiences and influences that shaped Mr. Jordan and the character, Scarface, as well.

Scarface lays out a great picture of his life in this autobiography. The book is written as if Face is just having a real conversation with the reader.I have been a huge fan of Scarface and The Geto Boys since The Diary dropped my freshman year in high school, and I thought I knew a lot him and the group. As it turns out I didn't know squat. I never thought that his relationship with Rap A Lot was what it was. Scarface is extremely open about his life and seems to hold almost nothing back.Bottom Line: This is a must read for any true rap music fan.

I am a huge fan of scarface and appreciate him giving us insight of his mindset behind the great music he has given us. I disagree with one section where he states that he doesn't listen to the "last of the dying breed" because of the depression he was in then. I would say it is one of my favorite albums and makes me like it more because it shows the raw emotions that he was in at that time and many people can connect. By him documenting his worse times, makes people connect in life and helps save their lives. He is truly an artist and makes some of the realist music in the world.

This is a very powerful memoir and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. The only issue I have is that it could have been longer. Scarface really draws the reader into his mind with his brutally honest imagery.

Ok

Happy with it thanks

Ganz so ein schlimmer Psycho wie auf dem Cover ist der gute alte Scarface natürlich nicht. Aber er scheint mir doch ein recht zerrissener Mensch zu sein. Und bei weitem nicht so offen wie Prodigy, dessen Biographie eine Offenbarung war. Aber in seinen Raptexten erzählt Brad Jordan schon recht viel über sich (ja, vieles davon scheint autobiographisch und wahr), der einst ein schlimmer Crackdealer war, der viele Menschen ins Unglück gestürzt hat. Doch das wird nur angedeutet. Wenn Scarface wollte, könnte er sicher Anekdoten ohne Ende raushauen, wahrscheinlich Prodigy in dem Bereich übertreffen, aber er beschränkt sich hauptsächlich auf seine Rolle als Künstler, auf das Rappen, Texten und Beatmachen. Natürlich erzählt er dabei auch von seinem Umfeld und den Umständen, aber man ahnt, dass er noch viel mehr erzählen könnte. Übrigens scheint Scarface genauso wie Prodigy mit der "Hip Hop Task Force" in Berührung gekommen zu sein.Gerne hätte ich mehr über die Szene in Houston und ihre Geschichte erfahren, aber er erwähnt nur kurz einige Pioniere namentlich (K-Rino, Raheem, Big Mello, Ganksta N-I-P) und berichtet, wie er N.O. Joe entdeckt hat. Kein Wort über DMG übrigens und so gut wie nichts über Facemob.Über den Rap-A-Lot-Gründer und -Chef Lil' Smith spricht er hingegen immer wieder. Und der Leser ist perplex, wie loyal Scarface gegenüber so einem schmierigen A-Loch ist. Vielleicht ist er Smith ewig dankbar dafür, dass dieser ihm eine Musikkarriere ermöglicht hat. Aber Smith hat ihn – und sicherlich nicht nur ihn – auch immer wieder über den Tisch gezogen und besch...en, im Grunde wie einen Sklaven und eine Milchkuh behandelt.Scarface, von Drogen zerfressen, aber nicht blöde, ist eine verlorene Type – viel verlorener als Prodigy. Aber er hat seine Musik, und dieses Buch hat mich dieser Musik und dem Menschen dahinter etwas näher gebracht.

Excellent book . This is the story of a real dude and the struggle he lived and how he became the best rapper in my opinion.

Ich habe das Buch noch nicht gelesen, bin aber schon super gespannt drauf!Scarface ist eine Hip Hop Legende und ich finde es großartig, dass er eine Autobiografie geschrieben hat.