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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap(2012)

1h 46mDocumentary, MusicEnglish
6.7/10
61 user ratings

Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything

Overview

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.

Director

Ice-T

Studio

Vivendi Entertainment

Revenue

$288K

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Cast

Ice-T

Ice-T

as Self

Dr. Dre

Dr. Dre

as Self

Ice Cube

Ice Cube

as Self

Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg

as Self

Eminem

Eminem

as Self

Afrika Bambaataa

Afrika Bambaataa

as Self

Grandmaster Caz

Grandmaster Caz

as Self

Bun B

Bun B

as Self

Busy Bee

as Self

Kool Boy

as Self

Joe Budden

Joe Budden

as Self

Cashout Chris

as Self

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2012

Runtime

1h 46m

Language

English

Rating

6.7 / 10

Box Office

$288K

Production Companies

Vivendi Entertainment

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What is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap about?

SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.

Who directed Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was directed by Ice-T and released in 2012. It is a documentary, music film.

How long is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

Who stars in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?

The cast of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap includes Ice-T as Self, Dr. Dre as Self, Ice Cube as Self, Snoop Dogg as Self, Eminem as Self and more.

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