rap documentary
15 movies and shows
Eminem: A Shady Story
Tue, 19 Nov 2019
Marshal Bruce Mathers III, better know by his stage name Eminem and his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter, and actor. His somewhat humorous songs combined with dark and edgy lyrics give detailed accounts of his troubled upbringing, and feature all the personal struggles he went through on his journey to superstardom. Eminem recently released the much hyped and anticipated album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, a sequel to the recordbreaking and multi platinum album The Marshall Mathers LP. There is quite simply no other Hip Hop artist like Eminem, he has been on top of the game since his debut album The Slim Shady LP, and he shows no signs of letting up. This is the story of how a poor kid from Detroit rose to become a Hip Hop Legend. This is….A Shady Story.
Tokyo Breed: The Rise of One
Fri, 25 Dec 2020
Welcome to Death Row
Tue, 25 Sep 2001
The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.
Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
Wed, 28 Apr 2004
A true-life tale of the Great American Dream, this movie showcases one man's rise from the streets of South Central L.A. to the hills of Hollywood. Features photos and videos of the man himself and his contemporaries.
Carnalismo
Fri, 27 Sep 2024
In the heart of Durango, the Low Biker community has forged a unique bond through a shared love for cumbias and custom bicycles, uniting neighborhoods across the city in a vibrant, collective passion. Amid the joy of their culture, they face the harsh realities of discrimination and prejudice, navigating daily challenges from a society that struggles to accept their way of life.
Bittersweet Memories: Isolated for 14 Days to Make an Album
Sun, 24 Dec 2023
The great project had not ended with "Validation", and now, for the second time, the duo Victor Schiavon and Leandro Biffe come together a year later, in isolation, to create the album that became known as "Bittersweet Memories", for the musical alter ego Yun Li.
May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story
Thu, 09 Nov 2023
May the Lord Watch follows the rise, breakup, and reunion of Little Brother, detailing the vast impact of the preeminent 2000’s rap group.
Asia Rising: The Next Generation of Hip-Hop
Fri, 29 Mar 2019
With the help of record label 88rising, we look through the eyes six different artist from six different backgrounds, all within Asia, as they share their thoughts on the recent rise of hip-hop throughout the region.
THE COCKPIT
Sat, 30 May 2015
In a small cockpit-like room, we see two young hip hop musicians from Tokyo giving birth to a beat: precision, patience and camaraderie hold sway, midway between an installation and sitcom.
Stans
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A revealing, edgy, and disarmingly personal journey into the world of superfandom, told through the lens of one of the world’s most iconic and enduring artists, Eminem, and the fans that worship him.
13 Lenses of a Happy Ending
Tue, 24 Dec 2024
To conclude not only the "Validation Trilogy" project, but also the alter ego Yun Li himself, Victor Schiavon and Leandro Biffe come together for the third consecutive year for the grand finale, which yielded the album "13 Lentes de Um Final Feliz".
Validation: Isolated for 7 Days to Create an Album
Tue, 20 Dec 2022
Victor Schiavon and Leandro Biffe, two friends and musicians, after years of partnering online, come together in a new big project, isolation in a quiet place to create a new album, "Validation", released by the musical alter ego Yun Li.
YANN THE RAPPER, THE DOCUMENTARY
Fri, 18 Feb 2022
This documentary makes us see the behind the scenes of the next album of Yann. A touching immersion into the world of rap.
Above The Noise (the documentary)
Sun, 27 Apr 2025
< Above the Noise > is an intimate documentary capturing the creative retreat behind the making of NAFIDA, the collaborative EP by Small X and Saib. Joined by Yo Asel and Saad El Baraka, the four artists isolated themselves in the hills of Sidi Mghayet, Morocco, to reconnect with their craft and let the music breathe, far from the noise of the world. Together, they built the soundscape that became NAFIDA - a project born from silence, friendship, and raw inspiration.