힙합을 주제로 한 다큐멘터리
Himself
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 its creation.
Self
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
Self
His rhymes caught the attention of millions. His flow is un-matched by any. His story is captivating and triumphant. "Big Pun: The Legacy" chronicles the life of the Grammy Nominated artist "Big Pun" aka Christopher Rios, a Puerto Rican from the Bronx who made history by becoming the first Latino rapper to sell over a million records.
Himself
Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
Himself
Deep Crates 2 documents the history behind diggin for samples and creating beats. The 2nd Deep Crates DVD installment takes you back to the origins of sampling records with some of the culture's founding pioneers. Worldwide diggin spots are exposed from the USA to Canada to Japan. From first impressions, Deep Crates 2 appears to be a step up from the crude shooting and editing of the original Deep Crates. With a shorter list of featured producers, one can expect longer interviews with more potency. Features in studio footage and exclusive anecdotes from some of the most famous crate diggers on earth.
Self
The "Beat Kings" is the first documentary exploring the original architects of hip hop; "The Producers". For over three decades, beat makers have built hip hop's foundation, constructing the beats behind the rhymes. For the first time, 20 influential producers tell the history of creating hip hop's most definitive records.
Self
음악 저널리스트인 시드니(사나 라단)는 꼬마 때부터 힙합의 매력에 흠뻑 빠져 사는 진정한 힙합 매니아. 로스 엔젤레스 타임즈를 그만두고 힙합 전문 매거진의 편집장을 맡아서 뉴욕으로 온 그녀는 음반사 중역으로 일하는 드레(테이 딕스)와 재회한다. 힙합을 통해 알게 되어 진실한 우정을 나눴던 두 사람은 다시 만나자 친구 이상의 감정을 느낀다. 그러나 드레는 아름답고 유능한 변호사 리스(니콜 알리 파커)와 약혼한 상태. 결혼식 전날 밤에 서로의 사랑을 확인하지만 둘은 변함없이 친구로 지내기로 한다. 결혼식을 무사히 마친 드레는 행복한 신혼생활을 시작하고, 시드니는 인터뷰 과정에서 만난 NBA 스타 플레이어 켈비(보리스 코드조)와 사랑을 키워간다. 그러던 어느 날, 드레가 상업성만 추구하는 회사에 사표를 내고는 ‘브라운 슈가’라는 기획사를 차리기로 하자 시드니는 물심양면으로 지원할 것을 약속한다. 반면 리스는 그의 독단적인 결정에 화를 내고, 드레와 시드니의 사이를 의심하게 된다. 그런 와중에 시드니는 켈비의 청혼을 받는다. 그러나 얼마 후 자신과 켈비는 너무 다르다는 점을 깨달은 시드니는 그와 결별하고 드레를 만나러 간다. 마침 리스와의 관계를 회복하지 못한 드레도 이혼을 결정한 뒤 서로 웃으면서 헤어진다. 두 사람의 유쾌한 모습을 숨어서 바라보던 시드니는 오해를 하고 발길을 돌리고 마는데...
Pete Rock
Robber #1
Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
