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. Cause most drug dealers had a hell of a story to tell, snoop shares. 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. Each of the features below is a window into a documentary or program about the history and influence hiphop. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine toke. 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. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. While fx is gearing up to depict that harsh reality in its upcoming snowfall drama, genius looks back at how l.
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. 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. 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. 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. New documentary on hiphop fashion looks at the evolution. Before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Jun 26, 2017 jump shot is a fantastic documentary on the man who introduced us to the jumper. The true story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still untold.
Vh1 rock docs are highend featurelength documentaries that reveal untold stories in the history of rock and hip hop music, combining neverbeforeseen footage with an unconventional narrative. 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. 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 song attracts over 100 responses. 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. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine. 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. Hiphops rich, colorfully complex history makes it a supreme subject for a documentary. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between. It has its forefathers grand wizard theodore, grandmaster flash.
Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between crack. The story of hip hop and the crack generation doku uber. After a tour of the 80s, the crew digs into the genre as it becomes a pop culture phenomenom in the 90s. The claim is attested not only by veterans of this original brooklyn party scene, but also by. 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. Each of the features below is a window into a documentary or program about the history and influence hip hop. As a true fan of hip hop, i needed to go deeper and come to understand the history of hip hop. The story of hip hop and the crack generation premieres sunday, september 18 at 10 p. Sep 18, 2011 directed by richard lowe, martin torgoff. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealersturnedrappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack. 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. 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 story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. 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. The story of hip hop and the crack generation next month. Vh1 will be exploring the interrelationship between rap music and crack cocaine in a new documentary, scheduled to air in september. A hiphop history is a 1984 bbc documentary film about hiphop culture, directed by dick fontaine.
The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hip hop. Really engaging vh1 documentary juggles a number of zeitgeistdefining contexts. Reincarnated 2012 vice magazines andy capper follows rapper snoop dogg on a pilgrimage to jamaica, where he rechristens himself snoop lion, a reggae artist. Fortunately, as the art form grows up and settles into history, things are changing, with great hiphop documentaries now a much more regular occurrence. 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. Feb 16, 2017 snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. 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.
Everything you need to know about drugs, in one place. Netflixs hiphop origins is great music, but bad history. The untold story of hip hopnarrated by chuck d duration. 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. Vh1 should be commended for highlighting the impact the drug trade had on hiphop. 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. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock. Vh1 explores hiphop and crack cocaine in new documentary. Hip hop music originated in the late 60s of the 20th century and continues to evolve to the present day. G life story vh1 behind the music full episode duration. Narrated and executive produced by icet, this vh1 documentary explores how crack cocaine had a major impact on popular culture. If you are a fan of hiphop you should definitely try and seeplanet rock. Dj kool herc is what people say the blueprint maker of hip hop.
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. 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. Past, present, and future 191 hop and its impact on youth culture, and she anticipated many of the presentday discussions about black female rappers. 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. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop. Hiphop music originated in the late 60s of the 20th century and continues to evolve to the present day. While the term hip hop is often used to refer exclusively to hip hop music including rap, hip hop is characterized by. The latest addition to the emmywinning franchise, planet rock. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, which aired on. Sep 03, 2014 tuesday night, vh1 aired the latest installment in its consistently strong documentary series, atl. If youre a rap fan, youll burn through this fourpart documentary all the same. 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.
Hip hop and crack cocaine explored in new vh1 documentary. 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. The story of hip hop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. History of hiphop 1994 mixed by dj ayres artwork by rhek for sharks and hammers. He was born in kingston, jamaica the same place where bob marley came from. List of all hip hop documentaries currently on netflix.
Crack and hip hop planet rock the story snoop doggy dogg. 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. The 5 best bbc hip hop documentaries online now bbc music. 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. 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. 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.
Netflixs hiphop origins leaves out one huge chunk of rap. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and. These four elements are what makes hip hop so great and unique. It is also argued as to whether hip hop started in the south or west bronx. The onehour documentary is told via colorful firstperson accounts from some of the citys earliest hiphop pioneers jermaine dupri, mojo, speech from.
A new documentary, fresh dressed, reveals the history of hiphop cultures expansion through the lens of its fashion choices and influences. 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. Over time, this become a national and even global phenomenon. The untold story of atlantas rise in the rap game, a fascinating analysis of hiphop culture. Jump shot is a fantastic documentary on the man who introduced us to the jumper. On august 11, 1973 a new, unique, and controversial genre of music was born. The story of hiphop and the crack generation by m2 on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people.
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. The full story of the 1980s crack epidemic is still yet to be told. Across the world, drugs support entire economies, such as big pharma in. Originally part of the arena television series, it was. Gene simmons, quest love, roosevelt grier, grandmaster caz. Vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. 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.
With michelle alexander, breal, mary barr, todd boyd. Battle rap assumes the spotlight in hiphop, as utfos roxanne roxanne diss. Spanning ages, races and generations, it includes marc. History get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. Thirteen years after the medias declaration of the crack epidemic, one of the greatest storytellers to touch the mic rapped about the parallels of. Twentyfive years after crack cocaine ravaged american cities, a new vh1 rock doc explores how the drug also transformed popular culture, especially hiphop.
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