From Booklist
Can a contemporary music artist simultaneously be marketable, squeaky clean, and possessed of street cred? That seems to be the question underlying this glossy, profusely illustrated autobiography by hip-hop artist and former B2K member Grandberry. His is a rags-to-riches story that strives to show--what with all the colorful family pictures, publicity stills, and onstage action shots of Grandberry at work--that gangsta rappers are people, too. Not surprisingly, the engaging young star is contemplating a career move into films, and he delineates his motivations and goals in touching, if often cloying, fashion. As for his veracity, references like the one to the strawberry "tree" in his childhood backyard may throw off persnickety readers' suspension of disbelief, but all in all, this is a very nice, unfailingly upbeat look at a young up-and-comer and a fine shelfmate for the likes of Girl Trouble [BKL N 1 04], about young Latina star Gloria Trevi. Mike Tribby
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Book Description
After skyrocketing to fame with their hit single "Uh Huh," B2K seemed to have it all. But barely two years later the four friends succumbed to a rift so deep that three of them stopped showing up for sold-out shows. Lead singer Omari Grandberry was left with the intimidating prospect of facing their fans alone. In this intimate memoir, Omarion chronicles his Los Angeles childhood, how B2K came together, the ups and downs of instant brotherhood, the struggles of making it in entertainment, what really happened in the final days of B2K, and what's next for him -- including starring in the Fat Albert movie, and more. Here is the story of a boy with the gift of song and dance raised in some of L.A.'s toughest neighborhoods, and how he ditched his "underage thug" complex to pursue his dream. Along the way, Omarion shares a more personal side, including his deep respect for the women who raised him and the roots of his spiritual foundation. In O, he once again takes center stage, revealing himself to be a thoughtful, funny, multifaceted artist with the talent and drive to make it on his own.


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