J-Zone is a Queens native who was a part of the late 90s New York City underground hip-hop scene. In this well-written memoir, the "retired" MC offers a honest and detailed look into how he, as an "underdog," navigated through the industry, from the days of trying to acquire studio time to his international tours. In between the sincere personal stories are J-Zone's on-point commentary on the current state of hip-hop, New York, and other relevant issues, making Root For The Rap, Bullshit, and a Celebration of Failure an entertaining and moving read.