Original soundtrack to the 2012 documentary directed by rap legend ice t. 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. May 01, 2012 watch this just for the cult scene with snoop dogg and tae kwan do. It is also possible to rent something from nothing.
Sep 17, 2012 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. How the fuck he got an oscar passed out in his red mazda with his fucking head in his pasta in the parking lot of kmart plaza. Icet, the director of hiphop documentary something from nothing. The art of rap is a feature length landmark documentary film about the runaway juggernaut. 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. As he prepares for the june 15 theatrical opening of his documentary something from nothing. Poland 2 august 2012 film and art festival two riversides denmark 22 october 2012 cph. I felt the film focused on east coast, i know that is where hip hop was born, but.
Dox sweden 28 january 20 goteborg international film festival argentina 11 april 20 buenos aires international festival of independent cinema. But neither those movies, nor the recently opened luv or the icetdirected documentary something from nothing. 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. The art of rap 2012 starring afrika bambaataa and qtip on dvd and bluray. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film s director and. The art of rap is a documentary of the evolution of hip hop and the artists who were instrumental in creating an urban musical revolution. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway. With appearances by the likes of afrika bambaataa, kanye west, snoop dogg, rundmc and eminem, and revealing testimony on the origins of some classic releases, something from nothing. The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop. The art of rap trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. 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 official 2012 trailer hd in theaters. In so many words, thats what happened when i saw something from nothing. The art of rap, director icet interviews dozens of raps leading luminaries. Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Icets documentary and directorial debut, something from nothing.
The art of rap is a feature length music documentary delving into what goes into making the seminal hip hop records that. Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this. 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. Jun 15, 2012 something from nothing the art of rap hollywood movie. The art of rap year 2012 genre documentary music type movies idmb rating 7. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis. Something from nothing is icets documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
If you like old school rap then this is strongly recommended as is watching the film itself the film is pretty much a series of interviews with most of the important people in rap hip hop. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling, to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts. The art of rap stars the r movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 50 min, and received a score of 66 out of 100 on metacritic, which put together. The industrys vermin is a hiphop track about the way the industry, we all know to be corrupt, treats. 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. This is ice interviewing just about every important mc in the game like only ice can. Dre, ice cube, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, snoop dogg, chuck d, krsone, afrika bambaataa, and rundmc. W ith a very simple premise, rapper icet this film. An official selection of the 2012 sundance film festival, something from nothing. Icet travels coast to coast, visiting with the likes of afrika bambaata, grandmaster flash, nas, mos def, eminem, chuck d, rundmc, dr. 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.
Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. Watch this just for the cult scene with snoop dogg and tae kwan do. The art of rap, ice t takes the viewer on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip hop with the legends of rap music. This movie goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on in the minds, and erupts from the lips, of. The art of rap, icet promises that the campaign wont end with this film. The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by icet and codirected by andy baybutt. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is icet, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life. Dre, eminem, ice cube, kanye west, krsone, qtip and more. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. Directed by icet with help from andy baybutt, something from nothing. Something from nothing the art of rap 2012 something from.
The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway juggernaut that is rap. This film did exactly what a documentary should do, it provided a record of the pioneers of this art form through an up close and what felt like a. The art of rap, a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. But if novices can make it through the barrage of interviews with artists they don.
The art of rap doesnt seek to chart the genres progress from street corners to madison square garden, nor does it seek to illuminate newcomers on key tracks or albums they should pick up. Dre, ice cube, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, snoop dogg, chuck d, krs one, afrika bambaataa, and rundmc. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted unparalleled access to. In scenes where the different rappers freestyle, theres frequent profanity fk, bitch, and the nword, among others. The performances in icets documentary on the composition of rap are often mesmerising, writes peter bradshaw. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film s director and interviewer icet. The art of rap, features everybody from the cold crush brothers grandmaster caz to common, hanging out and discussing the intricacies of their craft. The art of rap explores and pays tribute to this original american art form. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on. Codirected by icet, the movie essentially blows open the rap moguls rolodex and scatters it across a screen for 106 minutes. Director icet, aided by director andy baybutt, takes viewers back to the beginnings of rap music to discuss how it arose from. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet.
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