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May 1, 2024 · 1. Straight Outta Compton. O'Shea Jackson, Corey Hawkins, Jason Mitchell. 1,487 votes. Detailing the rising fame and tumultuous personal struggles of N.W.A, this film delivers a compelling portrayal of how one of the most influential groups in hip-hop history was formed.
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Telling a semi-autobiographical story derived from the life of Eminem (who is installed as the lead), 8 Mileis a shining example of how a music-fueled narrative could be ripe with dramatic tension. What makes the film work so well is that the Eminem's "B Rabbit" character had an easily understandable goal; he wants to be respected for his music. Th...
There was a string of hip-hop-focused films released in the early 1980s which looked to capitalize off the relatively new art form which had been birthed by DJ Kool Herc in the South Bronx a decade earlier. With Beat Street, many people Stateside and abroad got their first look at the various elements of hip-hop - which had been first chronicled in...
After watching Michael Rapaport's 2011 documentary on A Tribe Called Quest, fans had little hope that the legendary group would ever reconcile their differences and record a final album together. While most people had been aware of Phife Dawg's failing health as a result of his ongoing battle with diabetes, many couldn't comprehend that his battle ...
Breakin' solidified hip-hop as a certifiable movie genre after it was released in 1984 and outperformed Sixteen Candlesto become the number one film at the box office. Eschewing multiple elements in favor of breakdancing's intoxicating effects on youth culture, the film also showcased that hip-hop wasn't simply a New York-based art form - utilizing...
Proving that the love of music informs physical attraction, Brown Sugarasks the age old question; can men and women just be friends? The theme of selling out is of utmost importance in the film. Not only are we given all the reasons why people choose the wrong spouses, but we also come to understand why certain hip-hop acts blow up while others rem...
Amongst the many criticisms that the hip-hop genre has had to endure throughout the years, is that it is both misogynistic and that it takes itself too seriously. Chris Rock's wickedly funny spoof, CB4, addresses both issues head on by using self-awareness as its greatest weapon - while also adding to the conversation with a strong theme about auth...
One of the most underrated aspects of Chappelle's Showwas his wide variety of music acts which included Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Killer Mike, Slum Village, The Roots, Wyclef, De La Soul, Black Star, DMX, CeeLo, Ludacris, Common, Kanye West, Snoop Dogg and Big Boi. Nestled between the final full season of his Comedy Central brill...
After having steered the ship on Brown Sugar, Rick Famuyiwa returned to the genre with his teenage-focused Dope. Trading a predictable point of view audiences had come to expect when presented a South Central backdrop, Famuyiwa instead decided to hone in on a diverse group of friends who had bonded over a so-called "Golden Age" of hip-hop from the ...
With a scalding hot heat wave as that perfect storm element, Spike Lee's Do the Right Thingprominently uses a Public Enemy-aided soundtrack - which serves the plot effectively through Radio Raheem - to address issues of institutional racism and gentrification in Brooklyn. Both literally and figuratively, we the audience are left to ponder if cooler...
When JAY-Z's concert experience, Fade to Black, was released back in 2004, many believed his performance at Madison Square Garden would be his last - having announced his retirement from rap music following his eighth project, The Black Album. Pulling together footage from the concert with guests like Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly...
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Aug 31, 2020 · The Best Hip-Hop Movies | Complex. We rank all the classic hip-hop movies from 'Straight Outta Compton' to '8 Mile.' By. Julian Kimble, BJosephs. Aug 31, 2020. COMMENT. New Line Cinema....
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Mar 22, 2024 · The greatest hip hop movies ranked by hip hop heads, from Straight Outta Compton, Friday and Menace II Society, to Belly, Paid in Full and Krush Groove.
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Dec 21, 2020 · With the year drawing to a close, DX takes a look back at the five best Hip Hop movies of 2020. Editor’s note: The cutoff for our awards was December 1, 2019 so Uncut Gems made the cut....
Wild Style. South Bronx graffiti artist Zoro is commissioned to paint a backdrop for a hip-hop concert. 5. Style Wars. A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hip-hop that was developing in New York City in the late '70s and early '80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing.
