BBC Four: Reggae Britannia Documentary

BBC Four examine the influence of Reggae music throughout Great Britain in their documentary tittled “Reggae Britannia”. The influential form of music captivated a massive audience which would eventually see itself become a cornerstone of other musical genres including punk. A must see for the interviews itself "Reggae Britannia" gives a story of a rich history and it's earliest beginnings from a music form created in Jamaica to its eventual British translation. Check it out!

Video: The Legendary (A Film About The Roots)

Video: J.Dilla - Still Shining' (Documentary)

Legendary producer/artist J.Dilla is a wunderkind who truly touched the souls of all those who encountered his music. It's hard to believe that it's been four years since his passing. His contributions to "Hip Hop" as a culture is endless. His discography reads like a who's who of Hip Hop. From ATCQ to Common to Slum Village and more. The list seems endless. As a fan what made me pay attention was his details and genuine love for his craft. His music is timeless and records made ten years ago sound just as fresh as the the day they were created. Directed by Brian "B.Kyle" Atkins "Still Shining" is look at the man from those closest to him. Peep the breakdown of the various segments after the jump.

Documentary : Yelawolf - The Bama Who Cried Wolf

Documentary : LA Is My Playground

Oftentimes we see an artist "blow" and we don't know their whole story. "LA Is My Playground" is something I think every artist on the "come up" should watch. Check it out!

Snynopsis:

“LA is MY Playground” is a short film about the subculture of burgeoning LA Hip-Hop acts starring Nipsey Hu$$le, DOM Kennedy & Pac Div (with a special guest appearance by David Banner). The film captures a once in a lifetime experience of these artists on their rise to stardom. Each artist has a song in the film that directly relates to LA; Showtime-DOM Kennedy, The Mayor-Pac Div, Hometown-Nipsey Hu$$le, demonstrating different places in their career.

Documentary: “Journey of Mr. Rager”

 "Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr Rager" in stores now.

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Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child Trailer

Warhols on my hall’s wall/I got Basquiats in the lobby of my spot."
- Sean Corey Carter

Stussy x J Dilla Documentary Part 2

Here is the second installment of the Stussy x J Dilla Documentary. If you missed the first, click here.

Stussy - J Dilla Documentary Prt 1 (of 3)

(February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006)

Video: Street Struck: The Big L Story (Trailer)

BDK: The Big Daddy Kane Story [16 Min Scion Documentary]

Scion reports "When it comes to hip hop, there are only a handful of people that truly deserve to be called legends. In BDK, we learn the story of one of hip hop’s most notable legends, Big Daddy Kane. From music to fashion, Kane has always been a quintessential figure of the Golden Era of hip hop. In this documentary, directed by Anthony Marshall (co-founder of Lyricist Lounge), Kane talks about his years growing up as a kid in New York, his life in the rap game, his influence on fashion and his lyrical superiority."

A must watch for any aspiring emcee. The Big Daddy Kane Story.

Crips and Bloods: Made In America

From the director behind Dogtown and Z-Boys, Stacey Peralta’s career has spanned many different disciplines from his involvement in the skate world to his work on the back-end with his own skate companies, recent times has seen his directorial talents surface. In his latest documentary, the infamous South Los Angeles rivalry between the Crips and Bloods goes under the microscope. Outlining the beginnings of the feud to its inner workings, former and current gang members unlike are subject to interview alongside experts, writers and activists against this deadly war. The movie features the help of NBA star Baron Davis and Stephen Luczo in production with Forest Whitaker as the narrator.

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