History of crack and hip hop documentary

Vh1 will be exploring the interrelationship between rap music and crack cocaine in a new documentary, scheduled to air in september. The roots of hip hop lay at the intersection of the political protest movements of black nationalism of the early 1970s and the impoverished ghettoes of urban america. Feb 16, 2017 snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary. Vh1 rock docs are highend featurelength documentaries that reveal untold stories in the history of rock and hiphop music, combining neverbeforeseen footage with an unconventional narrative. List of all hip hop documentaries currently on netflix. Here at crack magazine, weve travelled from the 1980s to the present day to round up ten of the greatest, with each guaranteed to change the way you interpret hiphop history. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between. Each of the features below is a window into a documentary or program about the history and influence hiphop. Snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary. Before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Spanning ages, races and generations, it includes marc. The documentary above, founding fathersnarrated by chuck d of the immortal public enemymakes the case that these obscure pioneers did it first, and never received the credit they deserve after the uptown artists picked up their styles and ran with them. Sep 07, 2011 twentyfive years after crack cocaine ravaged american cities, a new vh1 rock doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hip hop. Really engaging vh1 documentary juggles a number of zeitgeistdefining contexts.

The story of hip hop and the crack generation premieres sunday, september 18 at 10 p. Jun 26, 2017 jump shot is a fantastic documentary on the man who introduced us to the jumper. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealersturnedrappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack changed america culturally, socially and politically. Netflixs hiphop origins leaves out one huge chunk of rap. On august 11, 1973 a new, unique, and controversial genre of music was born.

Fortunately, as the art form grows up and settles into history, things are changing, with great hiphop documentaries now a much more regular occurrence. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. Hiphop music originated in the late 60s of the 20th century and continues to evolve to the present day. Crack and hip hop planet rock the story snoop doggy dogg. Thirteen years after the medias declaration of the crack epidemic, one of the greatest storytellers to touch the mic rapped about the parallels of. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and. A chicago based hip hop documentary presented by lyrical lemonade shot directed by cole bennett this film is to show you the versatility of chicago as it is a city that truly cannot. While fx is gearing up to depict that harsh reality in its upcoming snowfall drama, genius looks back at how l. That what began more than 30 years ago, boiled over into a particular movement and culture.

Dec 09, 2010 a history of the big business of hiphop hiphop music grew from the streets of harlem and the bronx into a multibilliondollar industry. Sep 03, 2014 tuesday night, vh1 aired the latest installment in its consistently strong documentary series, atl. The story of hiphop and the crack generation 2011 a look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hiphop music. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between crack. New documentary on hiphop fashion looks at the evolution of. The fact that crack cocaine and hip hop became the two biggest elements of urban street culture in the 1980s, suggests a new vh1 documentary, was not entirely coincidence. A new documentary, fresh dressed, reveals the history of hiphop cultures expansion through the lens of its fashion choices and influences. Imitation comes first in jackie reem salloums 2008 documentary slingshot hip hop, as the three members of palestinian group dam blood in arabic look to u.

Vh1 explores hiphop and crack cocaine in new documentary. It alludes to the growing scholarship of hiphop in academia, a movement that was captured well in the wonder year, a documentary that chronicles a year. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hip hop before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. While kelleys study did not focus solely on hip hop, he linked hip hop to black history and located hip hop along a continuum of black workingclass culture. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hip hop music. Dj kool herc is what people say the blueprint maker of hip hop. Battle rap assumes the spotlight in hiphop, as utfos roxanne roxanne diss song attracts over 100 responses. It has an arc, an unstoppable momentum that humbly sprouts from the streets of the bronx, birthed from a hunger for a true sense of originality. Each of the features below is a window into a documentary or program about the history and influence hip hop. Besides the relationship between rap and crack, the documentary covers.

Hip hop and the cops 2006 this documentary uncovers the existence of hip hop cops, an alleged effort by the police and fbi to monitor hip hop s biggest names. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine toke. Twentyfive years after crack cocaine ravaged american cities, a new vh1 rock doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hiphop. The story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people. New documentary on hiphop fashion looks at the evolution. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hip hop.

Sep 17, 2011 the fact that crack cocaine and hip hop became the two biggest elements of urban street culture in the 1980s, suggests a new vh1 documentary, was not entirely coincidence. Sep 27, 2011 these stories are nothing new to those living in the 80s and it played as the backdrop to the vh1documentary, planet rock. Vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. Everything you need to know about drugs, in one place. Gene simmons, quest love, roosevelt grier, grandmaster caz.

The latest addition to the emmywinning franchise, planet rock. G life story vh1 behind the music full episode duration. The cast includes afrika bambaataa, dj kool herc the film includes footage from hercs original dance parties the cold crush brothers, jazzy jay, brim fuentes, and the dynamic rockers. Hip hop or hip hop, is a culture and art movement that was created by african americans, latino americans and caribbean americans in the bronx, new york city. The onehour documentary is told via colorful firstperson accounts from some of the citys earliest hiphop pioneers jermaine dupri, mojo, speech from.

Also, it completely ignores the south bun b is the only southern rapper interviewed, the new school no rappers who have debuted in the last 10 years are interviewed, and any white rapper not named eminem the doc, with its exposition, pretty much pretends that em is the only white rapper in history. If you are a fan of hiphop you should definitely try and seeplanet rock. Jump shot is a fantastic documentary on the man who introduced us to the jumper. Jun 26, 2015 a new documentary, fresh dressed, reveals the history of hip hop cultures expansion through the lens of its fashion choices and influences. Battle rap assumes the spotlight in hiphop, as utfos roxanne roxanne diss. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, which aired on. An exploration into the world of rap and hip hop is captured through firsthand accounts of those who played a pivotal role in its history. The true story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still untold.

It is also argued as to whether hip hop started in the south or west bronx. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealersturnedrappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack. While the term hip hop is often used to refer exclusively to hip hop music including rap, hip hop is characterized by. Hip hop or hiphop, is a culture and art movement that was created by african americans, latino americans and caribbean americans in the bronx, new york city. He was born in kingston, jamaica the same place where bob marley came from. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealers turned rappers, the film also widens its lens at times to show how crack changed america culturally, socially and politically. Starting with the jazzy samples of the native tongues movement in the early part of the decade, with groups like a tribe called quest and the jungle brothers, the series moves into the gangster pop of the. The claim is attested not only by veterans of this original brooklyn party scene, but also by. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. Hiphop and the cops 2006 this documentary uncovers the existence of hiphop cops, an alleged effort by the police and fbi to monitor hiphops biggest names. Across the world, drugs support entire economies, such as big pharma in.

Narrated and executive produced by icet, this vh1 documentary explores how crack cocaine had a major impact on popular culture. It has its forefathers grand wizard theodore, grandmaster flash. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hiphop music. The story of hip hop and the crack generation next month. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock.

The untold story of atlantas rise in the rap game, a fascinating analysis of hiphop culture. If you want to catch up on your hip hop movie history prior to checking out straight outta compton this friday, here are 14 great hip hop films some old. The full story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still yet to be told. Reincarnated 2012 vice magazines andy capper follows rapper snoop dogg on a pilgrimage to jamaica, where he rechristens himself snoop lion, a reggae artist. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop. Hip hop music originated in the late 60s of the 20th century and continues to evolve to the present day. After a tour of the 80s, the crew digs into the genre as it becomes a pop culture phenomenom in the 90s. History of hiphop 1994 mixed by dj ayres artwork by rhek for sharks and hammers. As a true fan of hip hop, i needed to go deeper and come to understand the history of hip hop. Aug 10, 2011 vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. Over time, this become a national and even global phenomenon.

If youre a rap fan, youll burn through this fourpart documentary all the same. Sep 18, 2011 directed by richard lowe, martin torgoff. A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the incredible bongo band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when dj herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the bronx. Hip hop and crack cocaine explored in new vh1 documentary. With michelle alexander, breal, mary barr, todd boyd. The story of hip hop and the crack generation doku uber. The untold story of hip hopnarrated by chuck d duration. Hiphops rich, colorfully complex history makes it a supreme subject for a documentary. A hiphop history is a 1984 bbc documentary film about hiphop culture, directed by dick fontaine.

History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. Hip hop started out as the voice of black america in the 80s, which was filled with the widespread use of crack cocaine, poverty, and racism which is still very alive today. Vh1 should be commended for highlighting the impact the drug trade had on hiphop. The 5 best bbc hip hop documentaries online now bbc music. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine. Cause most drug dealers had a hell of a story to tell, snoop shares. Past, present, and future 191 hop and its impact on youth culture, and she anticipated many of the presentday discussions about black female rappers. Originally part of the arena television series, it was. Netflixs hiphop origins is great music, but bad history. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and executive producer icet was sitting in a room full of emmys at the paley center for media in new york city. These four elements are what makes hip hop so great and unique. A history of the big business of hiphop hiphop music grew from the streets of harlem and the bronx into a multibilliondollar industry.