Music, Documentary
Hip hop started on a small block in the Bronx but today it's a global phenomenon. This brand new special, hosted by Lenny S., takes us on an international journey with today's biggest hip hop artists as they find musical inspiration in cities around the world. The special features an inspiring trip to Jamaica for a behind the scenes look at the making of DJ Khaled's music video for “These Street Know My Name.”
MOVIE COMMENTS
SIMILAR MOVIES
Makiza: Hijos de la rosa de los vientos
School Town King
Twenty One Pilots: Live at Lollapalooza Berlin
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
LIMECRIME
Nobody Knows My Name
Pass The Mic!
Chewing
Outlawz: Worldwide
Rhyme & Reason
YE TY$ KOREA
Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay
Beats
Amie & Fannas Striptrip
Algo Está Pasando - Cómo Nació el Rap en Chile
Panamá, Tírate un Free
Martha: A Picture Story
Rocking '83 - Bear's Jam
Bad Animal
SIMILAR MOVIES
Makiza: Hijos de la rosa de los vientos
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2020
Amid fond memories of the 1990s and the beginning of their respective professional careers, Ana Tijoux, Seo2, Cenzi and DJ Squat tell the story of Makiza, a fundamental band in the history of hip-hop made in Chile. They do not avoid any issue: neither the freedom of their creation, nor the harshness of Chile's democratic transition nor the tensions that led to the end of the group.School Town King
IMDB 7.3 | Dec , 2020
It follows two teenage rappers in Bangkok who use their musical talent to navigate their difficult circumstances.Twenty One Pilots: Live at Lollapalooza Berlin
IMDB 0 | Sep , 2019
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks
IMDB 6.7 | Aug , 2019
The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.LIMECRIME
IMDB 4 | Nov , 2021
During a high school music exam to assess the singing abilities of students, Songju shows off his rapping skills despite the blackboard in the background stating that pop and rap songs are not allowed. The teacher gives him an F on the test without saying anything. In the meantime, on one side of the classroom, Juyeon looks happy, watching Songju rap. He loves hip-hop as much as Songju does although these two come from completely different backgrounds. Songju is a troubled student living in a multi-house home in a less developed area while Juyeon is an exemplary student living in a fancy apartment in a rich village. Despite differences in grade, personality, and background, they decide to form a hip-hop duo called LIMECRIME.Nobody Knows My Name
IMDB 0 | Jan , 1999
A film about women who love and make hip-hop music. These artists strive through the erasures and obstructions of a heavily male-dominated industry.Pass The Mic!
IMDB 3 | Feb , 2003
This ambitious documentary turns up the volume on long-silent voices lurking beneath the surface of the Latin hip-hop underground, revealing the origins of a genre that still has to fight to be heard. Highlights include a behind-the-scenes look at the artists' creative process, plus candid interviews with stars who share stories about making it in the business -- from Mellow Man Ace and Capone to Delinquent Habits and Psycho Realm.Chewing
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2015
The four primary members of Hellfyre have let the veil down and show you a different side of themselves in this WC Tank-directed film of their 2014 tour. In it, you get to witness the random spurts of inspirado that spawn the irreverence of their most pointed lines as well as the casual reality of the indie grind from the vantage point of some rap savants. North America is blurrred into some stuborn cultural imperative that Hellfyre must humor themselves through. Mike Eagle, Nocando, milo and Busdriver star.Outlawz: Worldwide
IMDB 0 | Apr , 2002
East Coast natives Napoleon, Young Noble, Edi and Kastro attempt to unify the thug nation.Rhyme & Reason
IMDB 7 | Mar , 1997
A study in the world of hip-hop, done mostly with interviews, in order to see why it is as popular as it is today and what the future holds.YE TY$ KOREA
IMDB 10 | Aug , 2024
In August 2024, global hip-hop artist Kanye West (now known as Ye) returned to Korea for the first time in 14 years, delivering a performance that shocked both fans and critics alike. What was initially planned as a listening party transformed into an epic event that captured the attention of the world. Beyond the performance itself, Kanye’s family and personal activities in Korea also became a hot topic across social media platforms.Ice Cube: The Making of a Don
IMDB 5 | 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.Mac Dre: Legend of the Bay
IMDB 8 | Jun , 2015
Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. He left prison with a new lease on life, founded an independent record company, and then was murdered just when he began to emerge as a star. For the first time ever, his mother Wanda reveals the true experiences of a hip-hop legend.Beats
IMDB 6.6 | Jun , 2019
An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.Amie & Fannas Striptrip
IMDB 0 | May , 2019
Algo Está Pasando - Cómo Nació el Rap en Chile
IMDB 0 | Jan , 2018
1988 marked the year in which the debut album of the Chilean band De Kiruza - Oficial was released, where the single "Algo está pasando" stood out, the first Chilean rap recording.Panamá, Tírate un Free
IMDB 10 | Sep , 2022
A small community of lovers of freestyle rap begins to grow in the parks and squares of Panama. From rapping on buses to on stage, the love of Hip-Hop abounds in their hearts.Martha: A Picture Story
IMDB 9 | Nov , 2019
In 1970s New York, photographer Martha Cooper captured some of the first images of graffiti at a time when the city had declared war on it. Decades later, Cooper has become an influential godmother to a global movement of street artists.Rocking '83 - Bear's Jam
IMDB 0 | Sep , 1983
An incredible historic document showcasing the roots of Old School Hip Hop movement with all its disciplines involved: Djing, Mcing, Breakdancing, and Graffiti. Featured in the "NYC: Urban Image" show at MoMA PS1 1983.Bad Animal
IMDB 7 | Oct , 2021
Everything changes for a rising hip-hop star, SEMBRÉ, and his manager, MARLENE, a talented indie artist in her own right; as they are dealing with the collapse of their five-year romance, a new producer shows up with a major record deal, forcing them to confront their past while navigating the price of loyalty and fame in the underground Chicago music scene.