Rent Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
3.6 of 5 from 59 ratings
1h 47min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- Featuring 47 of the biggest names in rap. Directed by rap legend, Ice-T, "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap" takes a unique look at the influential music form and how it has developed over the last 30 years into the expressive art form and positive social and cultural force it now is. Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. On meeting a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, and the global superstars, he exposes the roots and history of rap. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast.
- Actors:
- Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Chuck D., Bun B., B-Real, Afrika Bambaataa, Busy Bee, Yasiin Bey, Kool Boy, Joe Budden, Grandmaster Caz, Cashout Chris, Common, Anthony 'Treach' Criss, Ice Cube, Royce Da 59, Dana Dane, Feddie Demarco, Snoop Dogg, Eminem
- Directors:
- Ice-T, Andy Baybutt
- Producers:
- Paul Toogood
- Studio:
- Kaleidoscope Home Ent.
- Genres:
- Documentary, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Special Interest
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 08/10/2012
- Run Time:
- 111 minutes
- Languages:
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1, English LPCM Stereo
- Subtitles:
- None
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Commentary by Ice-T
- Commentary by Producer Paul Toogood
- Interviews with Q-Tip, Kanye West, Ice Cube, Eminem, Dr. Dre, Freddie Foxxx, Trigga Da Gambler, Smoothe Da Hustler, Too Short, Jim Jones, King Tee, CNN, Diabolic, Craig G, Busy Bee and Catastrophe
- "Making of" with Ice-T and Paul Toogood
- Historical Perspective on Hip Hop with Dr. Gave Theresa Johnson
- Trailer
