Melle Mel

A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.

A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.

A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and it's influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music.

In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his Indian heritage and culture clashes around the world. Recorded live at Madison Square Garden's WAMU theater and broadcast on Showtime, this stand-up concert is not to be missed. Red, White and Brown is the second stand-up comedy album by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recorded at the WAMU Theatre in Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2008.[3] The CD/DVD was released in Canada on September 30, 2008, and in the U.S. on January 27, 2009, debuting at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[4] The hip hop theme music was produced by Marco Polo, and legendary MC Melle Mel introduced Peters to the stage.

Featuring interviews with Capone, Melle Mel, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, as well as live performances from M.O.P, Dead Prez and Company Flow, WORD exposes the hip-hop underground scene, and offers guidance for budding MCs hoping to reach the heady heights scaled by some of their peers.

Эд Лавер и Доктор Дре - два неудачливых парикмахера. Возможно, они должны найти другую работу, и они идут служить в полицию. Большая ошибка, поскольку их сержант Купер достаёт их на каждом шагу. Несмотря на это, они обнаруживают главное преступление, и начинают раскрывать его их собственным необычным способом.

Встретившись с успешной джазовой певицей Трейси, рэпер-диджей Кенни настолько вдохновлен ее примером, что решает во что бы то ни стало добиться успеха на музыкальном поприще и вырваться из гетто. Однако вслед за трагической смертью своего друга, талантливого художника граффити, Кенни познает настоящую цену артистического призвания.