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Codirected by icet, the movie essentially blows open the rap moguls rolodex and scatters it across a screen for 106 minutes. 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. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. In this inspiring documentary, rapper icet travels around the u. 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. Something from nothing the art of rap 2012 something. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. The art of rap, director icet interviews dozens of raps leading luminaries. The art of rap sundance insider 2012 interview with icet director for smashed which will premiere at the 2012 sundance film festival. The art of rap, a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music. With a very simple premise, rapper icet this films presenter and codirector with andy baybutt has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating. 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. Something from nothing is icets documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
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Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. The art of rap is a feature length music documentary delving into what goes into making the seminal hip hop records that. Something from nothing the art of rap 2012 something from. Something from nothing film completo, streaming ita. The art of rap official 2012 trailer hd in theaters. Released by sony music entertainment in 2012 containing music from something from nothing. Directed by icet with help from andy baybutt, something from nothing. The art of rap 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The film features original rapping and some classic never heard before a cappellas from the mouths of the creators.
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