Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed. The art of rap 1 hours and 46 minutes movie 2012 something from nothing. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film s director and interviewer icet, the renowned rapper, actor and cultural icon. The untold story of hip hopnarrated by chuck d duration. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. I was also incredibly engaged with how the film incorporated the spiritual nature of the art of freestyling. You rap and put lyrics to music from 2pac, cypress hill, snoop dogg and other popular rappers. On august 9, 1988 the hardcore rap group known as n. Theres only so much information that can be given in so little time.
Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational rap. It was the death of disco that gave birth to the most. The art of rhyme, a classic hiphop documentary from dj organic aka kevin fitzergerald showcasing the skilled talent behind the music we love. In scenes where the different rappers freestyle, theres frequent profanity fk, bitch, and the nword, among others. Ice t premieres art of rap documentary in new york mtv. Visually luscious and drenched with the big beats of classic cuts and freestyle rhyming by some of the masters of the music, something from nothing. The art of rap at lincoln center, in new york city on wednesday night, hosting guests like fabolous, busta rhymes, dj khaled. Ace, as he uses his art to explain the historical significance of hiphop in the. Entertaining and enlightening, something from nothing. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the. Time is illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the making of nas 1994 debut album, illmatic, and the social conditions that influenced. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u.
This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling, to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film s director and interviewer icet. The art of rap is a mustsee not just for hiphop fans, but for music fans, period. Doug prays 2001 film scratch, highlights the backbone of hiphop culture the dj. The criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary rap umentary something from nothing. A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence. The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Bootleg tapes capture the energy of live battles, the sugarhill gang releases a top 40 hit, and hiphop meets art punk in downtown new york. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. The art of rap is a feature length landmark documentary film about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music.
The xbox edition features exclusive extra interview footage not seen elsewhere. The only small problem with this documentary is the problem that plagues any documentary that attempts to be an overview of a musical genre. Hiphop legends share the stories and sounds that changed the game. The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop. Before filming the hiphop documentary underdogs, french. The art of rap, features everybody from the cold crush brothers grandmaster caz to common, hanging out and discussing the intricacies of their craft. Hosted by rapper and broadcaster shad, this documentary series won a. Be sure to download the free red bull tv app and catch the music action on all. Back once again with this new project, we learn how the house music genre came to be. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films. Documentary in which rapper icet seeks not only to chart the origins and evolution of the hiphop movement, but also to uncover a range of perspectives on the.
Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. Director icet, aided by director andy baybutt, takes viewers back to the beginnings of rap music to discuss how it arose from poetry and how it is bringing poetry to a new. Watch music page 4 of 23 documentaries online free. The art of rap is both a comprehensive history lesson on hiphop and an exploration of the creative processes of the genres most influential artists. In 2006, at an essential time off the cusp of popular ganster rap i.
An examination of house music and its origins brought to you by the british television broadcaster channel 4, the very same people who were behind the 2001 dance music documentary series pump up the volume. I just watched this video featuring a freestyle by a rapper called smoothe da hustler where he references a 109 mcs for icets art of rap documentary. The art of rap tells the improbable tale of rap and hip hop musics rise to prominence in the world through an intimate and interesting documentary. Icet gives a hiphop history lesson in the art of rap. A documentary on the evolution of mc battles from verbal oneupmanship to street warfare. Ice t premiered his anticipated documentary something from nothing. The art of rap trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone.
Focusing on turntablism, crate digging, and the art of partyrocking, scratch taps a wide range of djs to. All these elements of the hiphop movement are discussed with director icet and the legends he interviews afrika bambaataa, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, chuck d, krsone, snoop dogg. Interviews with influential mcs, djs and moguls trace the genres dynamic evolution from the 1970s through the 1990s in this documentary series. Hey all, the rap genius forum is temporarily closed. The art of rap aired on vh1 last night and as is the way of the world, its now viewable online in its entirety. The rapper and actor says he is paying a debt with his film about hiphop. The art of rap explores and pays tribute to this original american art form. Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Beyond just learning about the various ways people get involved with freestyle such as rap, dance, battling, etc. Fast forward to 2016 and compton is still well and truly in the spotlight thanks to acts such as kendrick lamar. An official selection of the 2012 sundance film festival, something from nothing. In the 1970s, dj kool herc, afrika bambaataa, grandmaster flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hiphop in the south bronx.
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