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 performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on. Ice t s documentary on hip hop what it is and what its not something from nothing. An official selection of the 2012 sundance film festival, something from nothing. 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 synopsis icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers to pay tribute to the musical art form. Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world.
Apr 26, 2012 ice t has been talking about his directorial debut after releasing something from nothing. The art of rap ice t andy baybutt jorge hinojosa 2012 ice t travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art form. The art of rap, director icet interviews dozens of raps leading luminaries. All these elements of the hiphop movement are discussed with director ice t and the legends he interviewsafrika bambaataa, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, chuck d, krsone, snoop dogg, rundmc and ice cubein this. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films director and interviewer 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. May laughter for backstabbers turn to tears faster for you i wish no snakes would slither past ya ya have ta keep your vision clear. Sep 14, 2012 the criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary rapumentary something from nothing. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. The art of rap 2011 icet, andy baybutt, andy baybutt on allmovie. 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. In it, various artists are interviewed about the beginnings and evolution of their art as well as about their creative processes. Courtesy of indomina icet, the rapper and actor, wants people to think about the craft of making rap music.
Not without its share of selfinterest, the question recurs throughout something from nothing. The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In his directorial debut, icet interviews dozens of other rap and hiphop artists, including mos def, eminem and dr. Find lorenzo patterson credit information on allmusic.
The art of rap writing lyrics is an art and ice t s documentary gets inside the minds of some of the biggest names in his contact book, finds rapper ty. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films director and interviewer ice t. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by ice t and codirected by andy baybutt. Something from nothing the art of rap icet freestyle. Dre, eminem break down writing process in art of rap. Could have used a bit more grandmaster caz, but then, what couldn t. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet. Icet travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of dr. 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. The art of rap aired on vh1 last night and as is the way of the world, its now viewable online in its entirety. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. Three months after its theatrical release, vh1 gave a broadcast premiere of something from nothing.
All these elements of the hiphop movement are discussed with director ice t and the legends he interviews afrika bambaataa, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, chuck d, krsone, snoop dogg. The art of rap, executiveproduced, directed by and featuring ice t, who shares the screen with a. A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is ice t, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life. The art of rap is the definitive documentary on the creative process behind rap music. The art of rap, ice t interviews fellow hiphoppers to sketch the inspiration at the heart of the music. The art of rap ice t andy baybutt jorge hinojosa 2012 ice t travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art. Icet replied that in his thirtyyear hiphop career, no one had ever asked him that. Directed by icet and starring common, ice cube, chuck d, mos def, snoop dogg, dr. Now hes returning to his roots with the new documentary something from nothing. Jul 30, 2012 a rappers view on something from nothing. In 1983, strong recorded ice t s first single, cold wind madness, also known as the coldest rap, an electro hiphop record that became an underground success, becoming popular even though radio stations did not play it due to the songs hardcore lyrics. From old school legends to reigning superstars to longworking unsung greats worth discovering, they all share intriguing creative.
The criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary something from nothing. Icet finds rhyme and reason in the art of rap youtube. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of ice t. 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. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u. Jun 15, 2012 something from nothing art of rap freestyle lyrics. The rapperturnedactor, whose real name is tracey marrow, interviewed some of the. The performances in ice t s documentary on the composition of rap are often mesmerising, writes peter bradshaw.
The industrys vermin is a hiphop track about the way the industry, we all know to be corrupt, treats. Ice t takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. A great mix of classics, interposed with freestyles from the ice t movie. The film will be reportedly rated r, according to a promotional poster. Something from nothing, icets rap documentary the new. In 1982, ice t met producer willie strong from saturn records. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the ice t directed movie via subscription can. He has directed and starred in a documentary called something from nothing. The art of rap all freestyles compilation duration. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films director and interviewer ice t, the renowned rapper, actor and cultural icon. Directed by ice t, the film explores the origins and growth of hiphop with interviews and performances from plenty of our pioneers and a few of our present artists. The art of rap writing lyrics is an art and icets documentary gets inside the minds of some of the biggest names in his contact book, finds rapper ty. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and.
Ice t documentary the art of rap full video okayplayer. The xbox edition features exclusive extra interview footage not seen elsewhere. The art of rap 2012 starring afrika bambaataa and qtip on dvd and bluray. Nas something from nothing art of rap freestyle lyrics. The art of rap, icet interviews fellow hiphoppers to sketch the inspiration at the heart of the music. One of the most interesting subjects is rakim half of the late 80s early 90s duo eric b and. The former gangster rapper has interviewed almost 50 of his peers to chronicle the history of the genre in a tremendous new film, something from nothing. The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop.
Dre, eminem break down writing process in art of rap eminems explanation like a scientist, ice t tells rapfix live about his new documentary, something from nothing. All these elements of the hiphop movement are discussed with director icet and the legends he interviews afrika bambaataa, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye. 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. Dre, ice cube, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, snoop dogg, chuck. A spokesperson for icet has revealed that something from nothing. Jun 15, 2012 in his documentary something from nothing. The art of rap, in which he interviews celebrity friends about the intricacies of. Written by ice t as tracy marrow performed by ice t. The art of rap will be in theaters this june, 2012. Icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art form. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis.
The art of rap explores and pays tribute to this original american art form. The art of rap, which had its premiere at the 2012 sundance film festival in park city, utah. Jun 14, 2012 ice t, the rapper and actor, wants people to think about the craft of making rap music. The art of rap, features everybody from the cold crush brothers grandmaster caz to common, hanging out and discussing the intricacies of their craft. Ice t s documentary and directorial debut, something from nothing. The film investigates the art of rapping and engages with some of the genres most legendary emceesfrom ice cube and snoop dogg to kanye. Recently i came across the ice t directed documentary something from nothing. Dre, eminem, ice cube, kanye west, krsone, qtip and more. Finding a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the icet directed movie via subscription can. The criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary rap umentary something from nothing. The art of rap, in which he interviews friends and luminaries of the hiphop worldfrom chuck d to snoop dogg to kanye westabout their work. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had with icet.
Icet gives a hiphop history lesson in the art of rap. Taking us on a deeply personal journey ice t uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Director ice t, aided by director andy baybutt, takes viewers back to the beginnings of rap music to discuss how it arose from. 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 is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, ice t is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this.
At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films director and interviewer icet, the renowned rapper, actor and cultural icon. Ice t revisits his roots as a rapper by visiting with an endless parade of legendary emcees to discuss how they approach their songwriting in something from nothing. Saw this on mtv live and even tho i dont really like rap, ice t does a good job of giving the history of rap and good interviews in the places where rap developed. Ice t s documentary on the history of rap is good on the business but lacks context, says philip french. This is a compilation of all the freestyles from the rap documentary, something from nothing. Find release information for something from nothing. Rapper and actor ice t talks about taking a shot at directing with new documentary something from nothing. In this inspiring documentary, rapper ice t travels around the u. The art of rap is a feature length landmark documentary film about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music.
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