Rakim

From Scratch: The Birth of Hip Hop

Kirk Fraser

Kool Herc, Melle Mel

A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

The MC: Why We Do It

Peter Spirer

Nas, Jay-Z

"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form. The MC started out as a mere introducer of musical acts, but when DJs began spinning tracks at block parties in the Bronx in the late 1970s, the MC began to rap along to the beats, emerging as the focal point of a new music form. The film not only explores the origins of MC'ing, but the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. As Hip Hop turns 25 years old, MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Written by Iain Kennedy

Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell

Emmett Malloy

The Notorious B.I.G., Sean Combs

Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G., remains one of Hip-Hop’s icons, renowned for his distinctive flow and autobiographical lyrics. This documentary celebrates his life via rare behind-the-scenes footage and the testimonies of his closest friends and family.

Word is Bond

Sacha Jenkins

Nas, Big Daddy Kane

This documentary film examines the transformative power of lyrics in the world of hip-hop music. Through dynamic archival footage, in-depth interviews and excursions with artists like Nas, Tech9, J Cole, Rapsody and Anderson. Paak, the film explores the many dimensions that hip-hop poetics occupy.

DJ Cinema Presents: Masterpiece Theater Blend Dvd

50 Cent, Fabolous

DJ Cinema is mixing up blends with artists like Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, AZ, Rick Ross, Fabolous, 50 Cent and Jadakiss.