Jae millz this something like cat when he crossed the border took my hustle across the water, then i put my plan in order yeah, kinda similar to the order, reminds i get down like the mambo in 4th quarter. By the age of eight, cat was shoplifting and pursesnatching. Matthews talks new book and what rappers should be. The book is about a foreigner coming to america and chasing the american dream as he. Now available in mass market, an exciting urban novel about a group of thieves that perfect the art of the jux, a special kind of heist, rising from. Matthews triumphant transformation from inmate to novelist has established him as a leading force in. Sep 21, 2010 respect the jux is frank matthews debut novel. Its funny how i used to see you every day but on one particular day i looked over at you in the usual in the non chillant way and it seemed as if i have never seen you. The jux is the craft practiced by the men of the order of thieves. Murder she wrote read by the book, you aint listenin x2 never do, never, never, never know.
Matthews gives the source an exclusive interview about his novel, respect the jux. Although, his book respect the jux was released september 2010, its still a hot topic today with major rap artists. Six years later, she is able to send for him and his sister. The author discusses how his latest book came together and why 50 cent and t. Movie producer though this book should make its way to the big screen and it shouldnt wait thus a movie called the order was quickly put together attempting to bring og yellos order of thieves to the big screen. Murder she wrote read by the book, you ain t listenin x 2 never do, never, never, never know. By the age of eight, cat was shoplifting and, isbn 9781439193952 buy the respect the jux ebook. It purports to describe the events that led to him becoming a criminal and a killer.
After graduating from high school, he completed a tour of duty in the u. Cat learns to kill in jamaica and brings those skills to new york. Respect the jux is a crime drama currently in production. A short time after, he emigrated from jamaica to america. Jae millz this something like cat when he crossed the border took my hustle across the water, then i put my plan in order yeah, kinda similar to the order, reminds i get down.
To respect the jux is to honor the art of emulating and acquiring anothers intellect, style, or swagger for personal advancement. Respect the jux casting call keeplock entertainment. I asked frank in a recent interview well be interviewing him on january 17 just what one was and he said it was basically a robbery. Karen hunter is a pulitzer prizewinning journalist, a celebrated radio talkshow host, and coauthor of numerous new york times bestsellers, including confessions of a video vixen, on the down low. Matthews selfpublished his first novel, respect the jux. Frank c matthews follows the criminal adventures of cat as he begins as a young boy in jamaica practicing his art of robbing people by studying their everyday movements and goes on to set up criminal operations that. Cat was left in jamaica at the tender age of 11 by his mother, who was in pursuit of a better life. This book seems to glorify strong arm theft and murder. With tony sirico, robert costanzo, ciera payton, luis da silva jr a corrupted young man ventures to the united states in quest of the american dream, and forms a band of robbers to obtain it. Always have a good book lined up listen and read whenever you want read and listen to as many books as you like. It s not a game out here so pay attention kids popping dangs out here and it ain t missing respect the jux can t jux no cane givin. Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with rental or used book purchases. Download books offline, listen to several books continuously, choose stories for your kids, or try out a book that you didnt thought you would like to listen to.
This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Karen hunter is a pulitzer prizewinning journalist, a celebrated radio talkshow. Respect the jux a novel based on true events, written by a man who experienced it within two degrees of separation. I bumped into frank at the xxl freshmen concert at b. Apr 26, 2011 please tell us a bit about your book, respect the jux, and what you hope readers take away from reading it. Now available in mass market, an exciting urban novel about a group of thieves that perfect the art of the jux, a special kind of heist, rising from a ragtag band of petty criminals to a secret society, called the order. Started by a group of jamaicans, the order of thieves created a legend in the streets that made it an honor to have this group of men relieve you of your personal wealth. Today, the juice is giving away a respect the jux prize pack to seven lucky readers, which includes the actual book, a beanie and a teeshirt, among other things. Respect the jux isbn 9781439193952 pdf epub karen hunter. Speaking with respect the jux author frank matthews xxl. Matthews selfpublished one of his first novel, respect the jux, and it caught fire, selling over 20,000 thousand copies. He committed his first jux and murder at the age of fifteen. Respect the jux vado lyrics, mp3, video best singer song.
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