Rating: Not Rated
Movie Release Date: April 20, 2004
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Plot 411: A doc about the evolution of Southern rap and its connection to the region's culture.
Review: This was a pretty interesting and raw look at the history and evolution of rap music and hip hop in the South. Interviews with game changers - both underground and Billboard chart toppers - gave really insightful anecdotes about the realities of the development of the music. Most interesting is the fact that many of the artists are probably millionaires without even signing with a major record label. The ingenuity and hustle that these artists have, combined with the talent and passion for the music, proves the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Despite their comments that everything is slower in the south (especially when compared with places like New York or L.A., where most of the hip hop hoopla is), these guys are essentially making their millions and living under the radar. It's ingenius of them to avoid the politics and red tape of big corporations and go the independent route. I'm assuming they probably have less education than these Fortune 500 corporate schmucks but can most likely claim they are just as successful.
Watch It: If you're a music lover or just want to hear some bass-thumping beats.
Skip It: If you're really looking for a well-put-together doc as far as production goes.
Movie Release Date: April 20, 2004
DVD Release Date: June 1, 2004
Plot 411: A doc about the evolution of Southern rap and its connection to the region's culture.
Review: This was a pretty interesting and raw look at the history and evolution of rap music and hip hop in the South. Interviews with game changers - both underground and Billboard chart toppers - gave really insightful anecdotes about the realities of the development of the music. Most interesting is the fact that many of the artists are probably millionaires without even signing with a major record label. The ingenuity and hustle that these artists have, combined with the talent and passion for the music, proves the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. Despite their comments that everything is slower in the south (especially when compared with places like New York or L.A., where most of the hip hop hoopla is), these guys are essentially making their millions and living under the radar. It's ingenius of them to avoid the politics and red tape of big corporations and go the independent route. I'm assuming they probably have less education than these Fortune 500 corporate schmucks but can most likely claim they are just as successful.
Watch It: If you're a music lover or just want to hear some bass-thumping beats.
Skip It: If you're really looking for a well-put-together doc as far as production goes.
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