Great doco about the early days of NY hip hop and life on the projects. One of the best features of this film is that it examines the political trajectory of Nas' career through his lyrics as well as the environment and familial situation that gave rise to his stardom. Must see for fans of his music. And anyone interested in the political side of rap music.
find out more...Foo Fighters frontman and former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl directs this documentary about Los Angeles' Sound City Studios which specialised in analog recording. Following the closure of the studio in 2011, due to the growing demand for digital recording, Grohl assembled a number of artists, including Josh Homme, Trent Reznor, Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks, to give interviews and performances while contributing to the creation of a new album.
find out more...From the group that said motherf**k the po-lice - the backstory to NWA (Niggas With Attitude). The casting here is superb; all the way from Eazy-E to Dr Dre and with Ice Cube's own son who is the spitting image of his dad, this is a thrill-fest for fans of West Side rap music. Definitely one to get your head nodding. Turn up the bass, yo.
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