Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop this is the kind of work im trying to do for the rest of the way out, he says. Dre, ice cube, krsone, nas, mos def, afrika bambaataa, snoop dogg, eminem, run dmc, and a host of other artists reflect on the evolution of hiphop, and the artists who. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway juggernaut that is rap. 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 2012 as i watched the movie i saw the medicine sinking innoticed that people were starting to listen to the words.
Icet, the rapper and actor, wants people to think about the craft of making rap music. The words started to just just kind of come off the screen in a way i don t think that people ever listen to rap. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. Ice t travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of dr. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, ice t is granted. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis.
Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film. Ice t documentary the art of rap full video okayplayer. Sep 17, 2012 this film is not about stardom, bling, or beef. What they dont talk about, on icets specific instructions, are the moral, social and psychological aspects of the art, and theres little on how rap relates to other forms of black music such.
Icet talks baltimore protests, turning his art of rap. Grandmaster caz features more than any other interviewee, and the movie returns to his home on. You write complicated rhymes, icet says to eminem in the new film. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u. Jun 11, 2018 this content is not owned by me so the owner can claim his rights when he wants, its just a sharing. The art of rap is a perfect fit for indomina, the companys vice chairman and ceo, jasbinder singh mann, said in a statement. The movie follows icet traveling coast to coast interviewing. Fantastic hiphop documentary has profanity, some drug use. Director and host icets og status gives him the access that similarly styled art of rapping, straighttodvd docs like the mc. Sep 14, 2012 the criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary rapumentary something from nothing. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary film about the runaway. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet. The legendary gangsta hiphop emcee ice t was born tracy marrow on february 16, 1958, in newark, new jersey. Something from nothing, icets rap documentary the new.
In his directorial debut, icet interviews dozens of other rap and hiphop. In rap school, rapperactor ice t teaches eight teens from york preparatory school in new york called the york prep crew y. A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence. Something from nothing the art of rap this is one of the best documentaries on. Sep, 2011 icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop this is the kind of work im trying to do for the rest of the way out, he says. In this inspiring documentary, rapper ice t travels around the u. 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 content is not owned by me so the owner can claim his rights when he wants, its just a sharing. Ice t travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers such as qtip, common and kanye west to pay tribute to the musical art form. Icets documentary on the history of rap is good on the business but lacks context, says philip french. Icets art of rap documentary finds distributor and. The art of rap synopsis icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers to pay tribute to the musical art form. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the films director and interviewer icet. The indomina group has acquired worldwide rights to icets documentary something from nothing.
Jul 01, 2015 the art of rap festivals tribute to the musical art form is similar to ice ts 2012 documentary film the art of rap. May 01, 2015 when we spoke with ice t about the art of rap festival, a crossgenerational hiphop festival based on his topnotch 2012 documentary something from nothing. Dre, ice cube, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, snoop dogg, chuck d, krsone, afrika bambaataa, and rundmc. The art of rap festivals tribute to the musical art form is similar to ice ts 2012 documentary film the art of rap. Icet travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of afrika. Jun 22, 2012 director and host icets og status gives him the access that similarly styled art of rapping, straighttodvd docs like the mc. Ice t is a rapper who loves the word and in this documentary he goes from coast to coast to visit a wide group of other wordsmiths, including the mindblowing grandmaster caz. Icet talks baltimore protests, turning his art of rap doc. Join legendary rapper ice t on a guided journey into the heart and soul of hip hop music as he travels from coast to coast, interviewing some of the most inspired and creative artists ever to step up to the mic. Icets art of rap documentary finds distributor and summer. Jul 18, 2012 fans will have the chance to witness an extraordinary moment in hip hop history when director ice t performs with rap legends chuck d, melle mel and raekwon for a oneoff performance to mark the european premiere of his directorial debut, the art of rap. Icet, bone thugs, afrika bambaataa headline the art of rap. The art of rap 2012 icet and qtip in something from nothing.
The b camera ruins the whole movie for me often times a documentary crew. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this. When we spoke with icet about the art of rap festival, a crossgenerational hiphop festival based on his topnotch 2012 documentary something from nothing. The art of rap, director icet interviews dozens of raps leading luminaries. Icet travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of dr. Ice t takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. It was a spinoff of the british reality show gene simmons rock school, which also aired on vh1. Icet gives a hiphop history lesson in the art of rap. Ice t delivers a love letter to hiphop with something from nothing. Both oldschool and newschool rappers tell us about their influences, how they write rhymes and even spit a few lines right on the street corner where ice t interviews them. On october 20, 2006, icets rap school aired and was a reality television show on vh1. The industrys vermin is a hiphop track about the way the industry, we all know to be corrupt, treats.
The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by icet and codirected by andy baybutt. Icet directs hip hop documentary something from nothing. The legendary gangsta hiphop emcee icet was born tracy marrow on february 16, 1958, in newark, new jersey. In rap school, rapperactor icet teaches eight teens from york preparatory school in new york called the york prep crew y. Icet delivers a love letter to hiphop with something from nothing. Indomina todays kids listening to the latest trendy rapper on their iphones probably cant picture it, but when icet broke into the. Something from nothing, icets rap documentary the new york.
Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. The art of rap, icet interviews fellow hiphoppers to sketch the inspiration at the heart of the music. Time is illmatic is a feature length documentary film that delves deep into the. W ith a very simple premise, rapper icet this films presenter and codirector with andy baybutt has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating movie. The first ever art of rap music festival kicks off july 18 at the verizon wireless amphitheater in irvine, calif. On october 20, 2006, ice t s rap school aired and was a reality television show on vh1. What they don t talk about, on ice t s specific instructions, are the moral, social and psychological aspects of the art, and theres little on how rap relates to other forms of black music such. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, ice t is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this. The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. 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. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is icet, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life. He has directed and starred in a documentary called something from nothing. But when the theory and practice come out in equally full force.
Jul 20, 2012 to celebrate ice t s new documentary, four of rap s venerable icons revisited their greatest moments in this distinctly oldschool show, writes ian gittins. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and. Icet replied that in his thirtyyear hiphop career, no one had ever asked him that. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on. The criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary rap umentary something from nothing. Icet has announced his very own music festival, billed for this summer. Icet, bone thugs, afrika bambaataa headline the art of. Icet talks to billboard about his directorial debut, the documentary film the art of rap. Jan 30, 2012 the indomina group has acquired worldwide rights to icets documentary something from nothing. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. The film features original rapping and some classic never heard before a.
The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop. Ices initial quest to figure out why rap is so popular, and what makes a good mc are quickly jettisoned as it becomes clear that there are no simple answers. Fans will have the chance to witness an extraordinary moment in hip hop history when director icet performs with rap legends chuck d, melle mel and raekwon for a oneoff performance to mark the european premiere of his directorial debut, the art of rap. Icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers to pay tribute to the musical art form. Icet replied that in his thirty year hiphop career, no one had ever asked him that. The movie is expected to have a summer theatrical release.
Jun 14, 2012 ice t, the rapper and actor, wants people to think about the craft of making rap music. 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. Indomina todays kids listening to the latest trendy rapper on their iphones probably can t picture it, but when ice t broke into the. Icet on new film the art of rap jump to media player icet has been talking about his directorial debut after releasing something from nothing. 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. The criticallyacclaimed ice t documentary something from nothing. Icet weighs in on tekashi 6ix9ine with classic mafia movie reference juicy j clowns billboard following tekashi 6ix9ine cheating allegations. The art of rap 2012 starring afrika bambaataa and qtip on dvd and bluray. 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 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by ice t and codirected by andy baybutt.