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Crescent Crew #1
Street Rap
They risked it all for the love of the dough, then wrote chart-topping songs about it. But can this crew escape their past?
For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of young, ruthless hustlers that locked the Southern drug trade in a stranglehold. They’re at the height of their power when Qwess is offered a record deal from a major label. He accepts and makes plans for his whole crew to go legit, but Reece enjoys his position as king of the streets and has no desire to relinquish his crown. As a rift in the crew grows, Qwess is busy gliding up the charts and Reece expands Crescent Crew’s powerful reach into new territory. Then tragedy strikes close to home and Qwess is pulled back into the streets he desperately fought to escape. Will he fall victim to the trap, or will he become a superstar of rap?
Book 1 in the Crescent Crew series
For Reece and Qwess, being rap superstars was the dream, but in real life nothing moved without the money. So they formed the Crescent Crew, an outfit of young, ruthless hustlers that locked the Southern drug trade in a stranglehold. They’re at the height of their power when Qwess is offered a record deal from a major label. He accepts and makes plans for his whole crew to go legit, but Reece enjoys his position as king of the streets and has no desire to relinquish his crown. As a rift in the crew grows, Qwess is busy gliding up the charts and Reece expands Crescent Crew’s powerful reach into new territory. Then tragedy strikes close to home and Qwess is pulled back into the streets he desperately fought to escape. Will he fall victim to the trap, or will he become a superstar of rap?
Book 1 in the Crescent Crew series
- GenresUrban
272 pages, Paperback
Published September 25, 2018
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March 9, 2026
1.5/5 (rounded up for GoodReads)
In theory, this should have been a hit for me as a big fan of hip-hop and crime thrillers. I was very excited to dive into this one and I even picked it up as an audiobook thinking it would be more cinematic that way. Unfortunately, this did not really work for me. I finished this book on Feb 22nd and I'm writing my review on Mar 9th and I'm struggling to remember the plot. That was my ultimate issue with this book, nothing stood out to me. I didn't find the characters very well written and while the storyline was interested, I just wasn't invested. There was quite a bit of POV jumping around and this is more of a me problem then the book itself, but I find that difficult to keep up with as I have ADHD. This goes for all books with ever changing POV and that's my fault for not looking into that a bit more before starting the book. Overall this didn't stand out to me unfortunately.
In theory, this should have been a hit for me as a big fan of hip-hop and crime thrillers. I was very excited to dive into this one and I even picked it up as an audiobook thinking it would be more cinematic that way. Unfortunately, this did not really work for me. I finished this book on Feb 22nd and I'm writing my review on Mar 9th and I'm struggling to remember the plot. That was my ultimate issue with this book, nothing stood out to me. I didn't find the characters very well written and while the storyline was interested, I just wasn't invested. There was quite a bit of POV jumping around and this is more of a me problem then the book itself, but I find that difficult to keep up with as I have ADHD. This goes for all books with ever changing POV and that's my fault for not looking into that a bit more before starting the book. Overall this didn't stand out to me unfortunately.
November 13, 2018
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August 4, 2018
3.5 STARS!!!
Street Rap is the first book I've read from this author and it was a pretty good read. I enjoyed the characters in this story but Qwess was definitely my favorite. I respected the brother bond Qwess and Reece had for each other; they were really ride or die for each other. This story was one full of dealings, revenge, betrayal, loss and some added twists along the way. It all about making money and staying on top but falling in love could be the downfall for this ride or die crew. I enjoyed a few laughs along the way and I wish I could have related to the characters in this book on some level. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I could have, but with this story being full of male leading characters it was hard. Overall, it was a good read and the ending left me wanting to know if there will be a follow-up book to this story. I still have some unanswered questions about Reece and Destiny.
Street Rap is the first book I've read from this author and it was a pretty good read. I enjoyed the characters in this story but Qwess was definitely my favorite. I respected the brother bond Qwess and Reece had for each other; they were really ride or die for each other. This story was one full of dealings, revenge, betrayal, loss and some added twists along the way. It all about making money and staying on top but falling in love could be the downfall for this ride or die crew. I enjoyed a few laughs along the way and I wish I could have related to the characters in this book on some level. I think I would have enjoyed this book more if I could have, but with this story being full of male leading characters it was hard. Overall, it was a good read and the ending left me wanting to know if there will be a follow-up book to this story. I still have some unanswered questions about Reece and Destiny.
December 20, 2018
Ride along with Reece and Qwess as these two friends strive to make money and achieve greatness. After serving time in jail, Qwess is ready to make legitimate money by rapping, giving up the life of a drug dealer and the Crescent Crew gang. Reece is driving down a different road, loving his life as king of the streets and making bank off of the drug trade. Both Crescent Crew friends pursue their dreams for wealth and power relentlessly. Ford’s voice gives depth to the violence and ruthlessness of the streets, easily differentiated between the many characters. Ford balances the fine line between narration and dialogue in this fast paced street thriller. He also gives credence to the explicit scenes of sex and violence, immersing listeners in the thug life. Readers of Al-Saadiq Banks and JaQuavis Coleman will enjoy the first installment of the Crescent Crew Series.
April 30, 2024
This book was really good. Qwess and Reece are best friends/brothers in a gang called the Crescent Crew. Qwess did a bid in prison but decided to get out of the streets and become a rapper. With Reece running the gang and working his way up to become King Reece, kills were fueling his power trip. Read this 1st book of the Crescent Crew series to find out how long his reign is and what came to disthrone him. On to the 2nd book!
June 23, 2022
It is hard to find a redeeming quality in this book--the moral inconsistencies are staggering, the lack of any effort to portray the reality of gun play or firefights is laughable, and there is no attempt to point out pitfalls inherent in the gangsta life despite their obvious presence. A complete joke on the reader.
September 7, 2019
My first time reading anything by the author. This book was fast paced and sometimes gruesome but fun and exciting all at the same time. It puts you in the mind frame of New Jack City but with a way better ending.
October 22, 2019
Very gud read. Cnt wait to read kkng Reece already put it on hold at library. I recommend this book
January 10, 2020
This book is so good it should be a movie.
August 8, 2023
read an excerpt of part 2 of this series so I knew what was coming. Still, I enjoyed it and look forward to reading the series.
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