Pages
256
Year
2015
Language
English

About

It was never easy for Professor Green. Born into a tough Hackney estate and raised by his grandmother, the rapper was always learning the hard way - whether at school, on the streets of east London or during impromptu freestyling shows at friends' house parties. Indeed life and music have always been intertwined for the young rapper, but it wasn't until he was 18 that the two were brought into focus by the suicide of his father - and his emotions, ever since, have been reflected in the raw and often passionate line of his inspirational lyrics.

In this wonderful autobiography, Professor Green - a.k.a. Stephen Manderson - reflects on his life so far and how his tough upbringing shaped the person and musician he is today. Passionate, raw and totally open, Lucky is the story of a boy's journey, from life close to the streets, to a time briefly behind bars, followed by a life making it as a musician and becoming the man you want to become. Lucky is accompanied by a unique digital app, which takes you closer to Professor Green and his story: with exclusive digital content for readers to enjoy, this is a rare insight into one of the most exciting and controversial musicians working in music today. Professor Green, a.k.a. Stephen Manderson, is an award-winning rapper and singer-songwriter. He lives in London. The new autobiography from the UK's most exciting and controversial music artists Using augmented reality technology, the exclusive digital App will bring Stephen's story to life. With page reveals and exclusive videos this will be the first autobiography of it kind. In October 2015 Professor Green will support Fall Out Boy on their UK arena tour. There will also be a music release details of which TBC. He is to be the face of the rebranded online BBC3 and in October they will be running a documentary with Stephen about male suicide and depression. Social media campaign to engage Professor Green's large online following There will be an abundance of National and Regional press, Radio interviews and TV appearances to support the release and we are looking to do a series of book signings across the UK.

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