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DVD

Something from nothing : the art of rap

Call Number

  • DVD 781.649 S6967 (EAS)

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Languages

In English, with optional English subtitles.

Performers

Ice-T, Afrika Bambaataa, Eminem, Nas, Mos Def, Kanye West, Chuck D, KRS-One, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC, Ice Cube.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Distibuted by Vivendi Entertainment, [2012]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (111 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPPA rating: R; for pervasive language including sexual references, and some drug content.

Summary

The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews: Afrika Bambaataa, Eminem, Nas; Mos Def, Kanye West, Chuck D, KRS-One, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC, and Ice Cube--in this feature-length documentary.

Notes

Title from container.

DVD release of the 2012 motion picture.

Special features: outtakes ; commentaries ; The making of Art of rap ; trailer.

Subjects