From East Elmhurst To Hip-Hop History: Ron Lawrence's Musical Journey
The Producer Behind The Hits: Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence stands among hip-hop's most successful producers, with over fifty million records sold worldwide and more than 30 gold and platinum albums. Born on November 14, 1965, on the island of Dominica, Lawrence moved to East Elmhurst, Queens, with his family in 1970 when he was just five years old. His autobiography "Where I'm From," published in 2019, tells the complete story of his remarkable journey from immigrant child to Grammy-recognized music producer. The book offers readers an inside look at the music industry while sharing personal struggles and victories that shaped his career.