Joe McClain Jr., a.k.a. Joe Mac was born and raised in the Harborside section of East Chicago, Indiana. He faced the perils of gangs, drugs and death, much like all inner city youth. Add the fact that he also grew up in a broken home, and you would expect his story to turn out into one of the many sad ones we read coming out of the urban environment. However, Joe adapted and overcame to turn his story into a successful one. Staying active in the Boys and Girls Club, he channeled his expression through art and sports. After graduating from East Chicago Central High School in 2002, he enlisted in the United States Navy, relocated to San Diego and continued to write and perform spoken word. He has released five books to include a national #1 best seller in BANDAGES. In the spoken word genre, he has performed nationally and internationally with some of the biggest names in the industry. At just the age of 32, the quote on quote "50 cent of poetry" is one of the most powerful voices in spoken word, telling raw, unedited tales of the problems that plague this world and all subjects in general. He is indeed one of the top tier performers in the spoken word craft and an inspiring writer whose stories makes readers feel as if they are watching a movie. You can find out more about Joe McClain Jr. by visiting his website Joemacuncut.com