Sehr guter film um einen eindruck vom rap als kunstform zu bekommen. Codirected by icet, the movie essentially blows open the rap moguls rolodex and scatters it across a screen for 106 minutes. The art of rap pic delivers a freestyle overview of hiphop thats heavy on rap celeb interviews and aggravatingly light on context of any sort. Something from nothing the art of rap streaming vf.
In so many words, thats what happened when i saw something from nothing. Jun 15, 2012 something from nothing the art of rap hollywood movie. The art of rap, director icet interviews dozens of raps leading luminaries. 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. W ith a very simple premise, rapper icet this film s presenter and codirector with andy baybutt has created a very enjoyable and often. The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet. 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. The art of rap is the definitive documentary on the creative process behind rap music. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u.
Snoop dogg and icet as seen in something from nothing. Director icet, aided by director andy baybutt, takes viewers back to the beginnings of rap music to discuss how it arose from. The art of rap explores and pays tribute to this original american art. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. The art of rap is a feature length music documentary delving into what goes into making the seminal hip hop records that. 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 is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by icet and codirected by andy baybutt. 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 official 2012 trailer hd in theaters. The art of rap was released in 2012 on friday, june 15, 2012 in limited movie theaters. Icets documentary and directorial debut, something from nothing. Jun 15, 2012 we know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. The art of rap icet andy baybutt jorge hinojosa 2012 icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art. This movie goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on in the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap.
Something from nothing pulls together all this experience with an inquiry into the skill and craft behind some of raps. The art of rap explores and pays tribute to this original american art form. The art of rap somehow manages to be both a nearly comprehensive history lesson in hiphop and a study in the creative processes of the genres most famous practitioners. Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world.
At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film s. Something from nothing the art of rap 2012 something from. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. The art of rap, a treat for lovers of dazzling wordplay, has a jocular, insidebaseball vibe about it, especially during the stretches where we watch its celebrity. 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 film isnt about the money, the cars, the jewelry, the girls. Its a celebration of hiphops past and present, as well as a vigorous defense against those who still deny that rap is as much of an art form as jazz and blues.
The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. 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. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. 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. 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 interviewer icet. The art of rap 2012 icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art form. Posted on september 27, 2012 july 28, 2017 hip hop cinema is a series of columns delving into the history of hip hop culture in cinema and television. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. Icet travels coast to coast, visiting with the likes of afrika bambaata, grandmaster flash, nas, mos def, eminem, chuck d.
This is ice interviewing just about every important mc in the game like only ice can. An official selection of the 2012 sundance film festival, something from nothing. Dre, eminem, ice cube, kanye west, krsone, qtip and more. 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 travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers to pay tribute to the musical art form. The art of rap icet andy baybutt jorge hinojosa 2012 icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art form. We know life happens, so if something comes up, you can return or exchange your tickets up until the posted showtime. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and. Directed by icet with help from andy baybutt, something from nothing. The industrys vermin is a hiphop track about the way the industry, we all know to be corrupt, treats. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis. His status as one of the pioneers of gangsta rap allows him access to the masters of the genre, and the documentary gives insight into how these artists write and perform. Video 6min 16sec, chuck d of public enemy and his mentor, hip hop originator melle mel, tell matt hall about a new documentary that charts the rise of rap as a respected art form. 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.
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