Hendrix dreams of hip-hop greatness, but he’s spiraling down a rabbit-hole of crime and poverty until he meets Doc, an old poet still haunted by his martial law past. Can they turn each other’s lives around before they’re swallowed by their circumstance?
At the age of fourteen, Tihei Harawira found his own unique way to connect with others – through freestyle rapping. Set in the vibrant world of the Otara Markets, amongst a community that has embraced Tihei, this film is an uplifting and inspiring look at a humble young man who has turned every challenge that he has faced into a positive.
WAR OF WORDS is an energizing, controversial and inspiring feature documentary that lifts the lid on the fast growing UK Battle Rap scene. The documentary is an examination of an exciting subculture of youth in the UK today; their creativity and work ethic, their passion for language and ability to control their own destiny. It investigates freedom of expression and respect for other cultures and lifestyles. While the language is often harsh and unflinching, the 'anything goes' philosophy of the battle arena results in one of the most harmonious and creative scenes in youth culture. The film is a truly entertaining expose on how the UK has embraced this American art form, creating one of the most exciting youth subcultures happening right now.
Containing never-before-seen footage spanning 20 years, this monumental documentary tells the definitive story of the rise and fall of Chinese freestyle battle rap.
A small community of lovers of freestyle rap begins to grow in the parks and squares of Panama. From rapping on buses to on stage, the love of Hip-Hop abounds in their hearts.
Deenastyle is a legendary French rap show first broadcast on Radio Nova between 1990 and 1993, which revealed a generation of rappers and marked a generation of listeners, back in 2021 on video, still with DJ Dee Nasty on the decks. A new format that combines freestyle sessions and interviews with different activists from the French-speaking hip-hop scene. The first show of 2021 will look back on the journey of Lionel D and the influence of Deenastyle in the French rap landscape of the time with interventions from M'widi, Iron2.0, RMC (New Generation Mc), Deadi, Dino Killabizz, Kohndo, Driver, Youval, Style J, G.Kill (2 Bal), Sheryo, Jaeyez (Afro Jazz), Les X, Cyanure (ATK), EJM, Hondo, Ike, Red Hurricayne, 2Spee Gonzales.
Documentary about freestyle competition and hip-hop culture in Argentina.
Hip-Hop Culture and Graffiti Video Magazine
On The Go Magazine Hip-Hop Graffiti Video
On May 19, 1990, French rap pioneers Lionel D and DJ Dee Nasty performed on the stage of La Clef in Saint-Germain-en-Laye for what would be one of the first French rap concerts whose stage was in operation. full structuring. For more than 80 minutes, Dee Nasty plays scratches and instrumentals while Lionel D on the microphone alternates studio pieces, egotrips, freestyles on the social themes of the time and improvisations with the public.