Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap

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Overview

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. Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KRS-ONE, Nas, MOS DEF, Afrika Bambaataa, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, RUN DMC, and a host of other artists reflect on the evolution of hip-hop, and the artists who have helped turn it into a global phenomenon.
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Overview

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. Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, KRS-ONE, Nas, MOS DEF, Afrika Bambaataa, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, RUN DMC, and a host of other artists reflect on the evolution of hip-hop, and the artists who have helped turn it into a global phenomenon.
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Special Features

Outtakes featuring Dr. Dre, Eminem, Ice Cube, Kanye West, KRS-One, Q-Tip; Commentary by Ice-T; Commentary by producer Paul Toogood; The making of Art of Rap; Trailer; Unlock even more extras with QR Code inside
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 9/18/2012
  • UPC: 883476081540
  • Original Release: 2011

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  • Source: Indomina
  • Region Code: 1
  • Presentation: Wide Screen
  • Time: 1:51:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 20,913

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Afrika Bambaataa Participant
B-Real Participant
Chino XL Participant
Common Participant
DMC Participant
Dr. Dre Participant
Grandmaster Caz Participant
Ice-T Participant
Joe Budden Participant
Kool Keith Participant
Lord Finesse Participant
Marley Marl Participant
Melle Mel Participant
Puerto Rico Participant
Raekwon Participant
Ras Kass Participant
Royce Da 5'9" Participant
Salt Participant
WC Participant
Yasiin Participant
Big Daddy Kane Participant
Bun B Participant
Chuck D Participant
DJ Premier Participant
Doug E. Fresh Participant
Eminem Participant
Ice Cube Participant
Immortal Technique Participant
Kanye West Participant
KRS-One Participant
Lord Jamar Participant
MC Lyte Participant
Technical Credits
Ice-T Director, Executive Producer
Mickey Bentson Associate Producer
Henry "Hengee" Garcia Associate Producer
Jeremy Hewson Cinematographer
Jorge Hinojosa Executive Producer
Dave Kaplan Executive Producer
Andrew McDonald Associate Producer
Jelena Nikolic Executive Producer
Elis Pacheco Associate Producer
Simon D. Pearce Executive Producer
Sean E. Sean Associate Producer
Jamie Selway Sound/Sound Designer
Kieran Smyth Editor
Lloyd Stanton Associate Producer
Justin Thomson-Glover Associate Producer
Alison Toogood Executive Producer
Paul Toogood Executive Producer, Producer
Chang Weisberg Associate Producer
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
1. Do it Yourself Rap [7:16]
2. Grandmaster Caz [8:14]
3. Rapper Vs. Emcee [8:41]
4. Respect [8:44]
5. Wu-Tang Clan [7:55]
6. Writing Process [8:13]
7. Music Has No Color [8:32]
8. Eminem [8:23]
9. West Coast [9:13]
10. Secrets [6:44]
11. Dr. Dre [10:45]
12. End Credits [13:15]
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Menu

Disc #1 -- Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
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   Chapters
   Special Features
      Audio Commentary
         Audio Commentary With Producer Paul Toogood - On
         Audio Commentary With Producer Paul Toogood - Off
         Audio Commentary With Ice-T - On
         Audio Commentary With Ice-T - Off
      Outtakes
      Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
      Historical Perspective on Hip Hop With Dr. Gaye Theresa Johnson
      Trailer
   Set Up
      Audio: English 5.1
      Audio: English Stereo
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  • Posted January 1, 2013

    5 stars! Ice-T did a fantastic job of explaining hip hop,its imp

    5 stars! Ice-T did a fantastic job of explaining hip hop,its importance of this beautiful artform that anyone with the very special and unique gift of rhyme.
    I enjoyed watching this documentary emincely. I enjoyed my short trip back in time. Just lived it,thanks Ice! I will be adding both the dvd and soundtrack to my home library. 

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