{"id":95511,"date":"2017-07-13T05:34:51","date_gmt":"2017-07-13T13:34:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/siccness.net\/wp\/?p=95511"},"modified":"2017-07-13T05:34:51","modified_gmt":"2017-07-13T13:34:51","slug":"alonzo-williams-emerges-defiant-in-hbo-documentary-and-new-audio-book-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siccness.net\/wp\/alonzo-williams-emerges-defiant-in-hbo-documentary-and-new-audio-book-release","title":{"rendered":"Alonzo Williams Emerges Defiant In HBO Documentary and New Audio Book Release"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The acronym N.W.A.<\/b> are three explosive letters loaded with controversy within the unpredictable genre of hip hop.\u00a0 But for one man, those letters mean only one thing \u2013 Not Without Alonzo<\/b>.\u00a0 Alonzo “Lonzo” Williams<\/b> is widely acknowledged as the definitive “Godfather of West Coast Hip Hop” and considering his historical stance pioneering the birth of west coast hip hop, it is clearly understood why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Williams can purposely take credit for brokering not only some of the biggest connections in hip hop but also for discovering some its biggest names, including Dr. Dre, Ice Cube <\/b>and Eazy E<\/b>.\u00a0 With the July debut of the highly-anticipated HBO series, “The Defiant Ones,”<\/b> about Jimmy Iovine<\/span><\/b> and Dr. Dre, Williams’ truth will be told.\u00a0 And to further clarify the matter, he has released a narrative in his own words, “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo,”<\/b> a memoir and audio book, narrated by him and packed with the personal punch, flavor and charisma he is known for.<\/p>\n

A sought after hip hop historian, Williams is often asked to provide commentary about west coast hip hop and its iconic artists. He has been featured in numerous documentaries and even portrayed in several films, including the motion picture blockbuster, “Straight Outta Compton.” But it is his contribution to the HBO four-part documentary, “The Defiant Ones” that has him most excited. The special details the musical and business partnership between Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine<\/span>. Directed by Allen Hughes<\/span><\/b>, the film will include numerous in-depth interviews including Bono, Nas, Ice Cube, Kendrick Lamar<\/span>, Lady Gaga, \u00a0Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg<\/b> and Alonzo Williams<\/span>.<\/p>\n

“My inclusion in “The Defiant Ones” shines the light on many things I have been talking about for years.\u00a0 When Allen Hughes first contacted me about being interviewed, we were supposed to spend about two hours together.\u00a0 Two hours turned into six as he was amazed by the history, anecdotes and insights I could share with him. I have nothing but gratitude for him and HBO for taking note of my role and input at the beginning of what has blossomed into one of music’s largest genres.\u00a0 It still amazes me to this day, because at the time, we had no clue that our efforts would evolve to this level,” expresses Williams.<\/p>\n

In “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo,” Williams tells the tale of the ‘wild, wild west’ hip hop style, sharing in minute and vivid detail his role in the early days of west coast hip hop guiding and influencing many of its early players. \u00a0As the leader of the legendary R&B\/rap group World Class Wreckin’ Cru<\/b>, Lonzo is credited with launching the careers of not only Dr. Dre, Ice Cube D.J. Yella<\/span> <\/b>and Eazy E., formerly known as N.W.A., but he was also instrumental with positioning artists like Michel’le, DJ Battlecat, the L.A. Dream Team, Rodney-\u00adO & Joe Cooley<\/span> <\/b>and Compton’s<\/span> Most Wanted<\/b> just to name a few.\u00a0\u00a0 A must read for true hip hop fans, the introduction to “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo” is provided by another west coast hip hop legend, popular radio personality Greg Mack<\/span><\/b>. \u00a0The audio book version of “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo” also boasts an original soundtrack underscoring William’s narration.<\/p>\n

With a focus to uplift youth who are interested in a career in entertainment, Williams stays active on the speaker’s circuit with appearances at organizations, high schools and colleges. “Though I’m happy about the popularity of hip hop culture, I’m not thrilled with some of the elements of it. In the early days, it wasn’t about money, gangster bravado, crime and going to jail.\u00a0\u00a0 It was about the music and keeping it real.\u00a0 My message as I mentor youth is to remind them that hip hop is really a creative art form and the message in the music is very important.\u00a0 The more I reveal about the early days of hip hop, the more the truth is unveiled and the more likely we can get back to some of those original concepts,” cites Williams. His weekly male mentoring podcast, “Lonzo Presents G.A.M.E. (G.rown A.ss M.an E.nlightenment), is set to launch shortly.<\/p>\n

Williams has received a multitude of honors and accolades for his contributions to hip hop culture. His personal collection of music memorabilia has been exhibited at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York City<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Watch Alonzo Williams<\/span> on “The Defiant Ones” on HBO throughout July as the series airs and repeats.\u00a0 Get educated on the real history of west coast hip hop with a copy of “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo” available on Amazon.com at http:\/\/a.co\/0P5byYC<\/a> and peep the audio book on CDBaby.com at https:\/\/store.cdbaby.com\/cd\/alonzowilliams#.WVO6qd_b3Gs.gmail<\/a> . \u00a0Watch the book trailer on YouTube at https:\/\/youtu.be\/kJH6uC4-o0I<\/a> .<\/p>\n

Find Williams on Facebook at @Alonzo “reallonzowa” Williams<\/a>; on Twitter at @reallonzonwa<\/a> and on Instagram at @reallonzonwa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For details about Williams’ Indiegogo campaign for his “N.ot W.ithout A.lonzo” film, go to his “NWA Fund”<\/a> page on Facebook. For booking information on Alonzo Williams<\/span>, go to http:\/\/www.lonzowilliams.com\/<\/a> .<\/p>\n

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