Power Book III: Raising Kanan

About Power Book III: Raising Kanan

Power Book III: Raising Kanan is a prequel set in the 1990s that chronicles the early years of Kanan Stark, the character first introduced in Power. It circles around the life of a young Kanan Stark, and his upbringing, which was immersed in the drug game. The series showcases his complicated relationship with his mother, who is a drug queenpin, and his years growing into the notorious character as seen in the main Power series.

Making / Production

The series is created by Sascha Penn and produced by Courtney A. Kemp, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Mark Canton, Chris Selak, Danielle De Jesus, Shana Stein, and Bart Wenrich. It is a well-crafted show with great attention to detail regarding the period setting, and a narrative that vividly depicts the hardships and realities of the urban drug scene.

Actors

• Mekai Curtis beautifully portrays young Kanan Stark, embodying the character's charm, tactical mind, and growing ruthlessness.
• Patina Miller as Raq Thomas, Kanan's mother, commendably depicts the character's formidable and calculating persona.
• Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas convincingly portrays the character's loyalty and strategic mindset as Raq's brother and right-hand man.
• Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox, another familiar character from the Power universe, excellently showcases the complex duality of innocence and ambition in her character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is the third installation in the Power Universe created by Courtney A. Kemp.
• This is the first prequel series, taking you back in time to explore the origins of Kanan Stark – one of the most loved characters of the Power Universe.
• Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, who played adult Kanan in 'Power', serves as one of the executive producers of this prequel.

Music, Soundtrack

• Composed by Dhani Harrison & Paul Hicks, the music and soundtrack of Raising Kanan effectively evokes the 1990s era and complements the storyline fittingly.
• The series also features aptly selected songs from the time period, enhancing the connection with the show's setting and events.