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This content is not owned by me so the owner can claim his rights when he wants, its just a sharing. An official selection of the 2012 sundance film festival, something from nothing. Ken jenie, author at whiteboard journal page 128 of 128. Icet travels coast to coast, visiting with the likes of afrika bambaata, grandmaster flash, nas, mos def, eminem, chuck d, rundmc, dr. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by icet and codirected by andy baybutt. The art of rap was released in 2012 on friday, june 15, 2012 in limited movie theaters. Icet travels coast to coast interviewing rap performers to pay tribute to the musical art form.
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All these elements of the hiphop movement are discussed with director icet and the legends he interviewsafrika bambaataa, eminem, nas, mos def, kanye west, chuck d, krsone, snoop dogg, rundmc and ice cubein this compelling and gritty featurelength. Taking us on a deeply personal journey icet uncovers how this music. The art of rap, features everybody from the cold crush brothers grandmaster caz to common, hanging out and discussing the intricacies of. Art of rap movie trailer by phillycustoms april, 2012 1. The art of rap, features everybody from the cold crush brothers grandmaster caz to common, hanging out and discussing the intricacies of their craft. In scenes where the different rappers freestyle, theres frequent profanity f. The art of rap is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is rap music.
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