Vh1 will be exploring the interrelationship between rap music and crack cocaine in a new documentary, scheduled to air in september. Planet rock the story of hip hop and the crack generation this past week vh1 premiered the documentary planet rock. Narrated by hiphop notable, icet, the documentary includes first. The legendary gangsta hip hop emcee ice t was born tracy marrow on february 16, 1958, in newark, new jersey. Icet chats vh1s hiphop and the crack generation, rick.
Narrated and executive produced by ice t, planet rock. In 84 minutes planet rock narrated by ice t, examines hip hop s role as savior to the rappers fortunate enough to make it into the music industry. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is icet, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life. Icet narrates vh1 documentary on hiphop and drugs cbs news. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealersturnedrappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack changed america culturally, socially and politically. Growing up in kenya in the early nineties, as a young man i listened severally to ice ts return of the real vi. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between. Sep 07, 2011 narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. Icet 2010s hip hop films documentary films about hip hop music and musicians. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the film s narrator and executive producer icet was sitting in. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling, to explore what. Hip hop happens story of rappers delight vanity fair 2005.
In the same respect, he exudes pride in the path he took to overcome that life, a feat possible in part to. For those of you late in the game, after premiering this past winter at sundance, the documentary fresh. Narrated and executive produced by icet, planet rock. Fortunately, as the art form grows up and settles into history, things are changing, with great hiphop documentaries now a much more regular occurrence. The art of rap is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is hiphop. Angela davis and ice cube, nappy happy 1992 wesleyan login required. The story of hip hop and the crack generation, ice t examines the mutual history of hip hop and cocaine dealing. Visually luscious and drenched with the big beats of classic cuts and freestyle rhyming by some of the masters of the music, something from nothing. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first.
A great exploration of the scenes first chapters and a really interesting documentary to watch with current. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine toke. Icet gives a hiphop history lesson in the art of rap. Aug 28, 2017 it also features interviews with former private investigators, police officers, informants and hip hop insiders, including doug e. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop. On the 25th anniversary of the crack epidemic of 1986, vh1 rock docs. Sep 18, 2011 directed by richard lowe, martin torgoff. The story of hip hop and the crack generation doku uber.
Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealers turned rappers, the film also widens its lens at times to show how crack changed america culturally, socially and politically. A documentary that exposes the rich growing subculture of hiphop that was developing in new york city in the late 70s and early 80s, specifically focusing on graffiti art and breakdancing. Techno hop is the unknown djs label, which had king tee, comptons most wanted and me. But ice t has been many things beyond actor and rapper. Jun 14, 2012 ice t gives a hip hop history lesson in the art of rap the rapper and actor says he is paying a debt with his film about hip hop. Svu, ice t first came to fame as a groundbreaking gangsta rapper with hotselling tracks like colors. Vh1 is set to air a documentary focusing on crack cocaine and its relation to hip hop next month. The art of rap is a 2012 american documentary directed and executive produced by icet and codirected by andy baybutt. We run down, in chronological order, 15 hiphop documentaries to add to your watch list. Interviews with influential mcs, djs and moguls trace the genres dynamic evolution from the 1970s through the 1990s in this documentary series. Vh1 documentary delves into history of crack cocaine. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, ice t is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this. Hip hop and crack cocaine explored in new vh1 documentary.
The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus. The legendary gangsta hiphop emcee icet was born tracy marrow on february 16, 1958, in newark, new jersey. Based primarily on the firstperson accounts of four famous dealersturnedrappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack. The documentary explores hiphops intrinsic relationship with a generation growing up during a time crack was ruining families. His lyrics were very well articulated on issues grappling the youth such as of anger management, understanding cops and foes as well a. A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence on popular culture, especially in hip hop music. Nov 07, 2011 narrated and executive produced by ice t, planet rock. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the. The story of hip hop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. Plus it was created back when wayne was still pretty consistently dope. Ice t premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hip hop before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Sep, 2011 icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop this is the kind of work im trying to do for the rest of the way out, he says. Before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock.
Both oldschool and newschool rappers tell us about their influences, how they write rhymes and even spit a few lines right on the street corner where ice t interviews them. The show is an awesome snapshot of where hiphop was at 21 years ago. Here at crack magazine, weve travelled from the 1980s to the present day to round up ten of the greatest, with each guaranteed to change the way you interpret hiphop history. Fresh, funkmaster flex and the currently incarcerated suge knight. Sep 19, 2011 last night vh1 premiered the documentary planet rock. Vh1 documentary planet rock connects the dots between crack. Aug 09, 2011 ice t narrates vh1 documentary on hip hop and drugs august 9, 2011 9. Basically its just heres a week in the life of lil wayne. In 84 minutes planet rock narrated by icet, examines hiphops role as savior to the rappers fortunate enough to make it into the music industry.
Before making a living from rap, he was a pimp, thief, and allaround hustler. Rapper ice t was talking about his new documentary something from nothing, about how kids took the record. Tracy lauren marrow born february 16, 1958, better known by his stage name icet, is an american musician, rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer, and author. Jul 21, 2012 rapper ice t has launched a new documentary film in which describes the origins of hip hop. Underdogs and virtuosos who have radically changed the way we hear and create music. Sep 17, 2011 the fact that crack cocaine and hip hop became the two biggest elements of urban street culture in the 1980s, suggests a new vh1 documentary, was not entirely coincidence. Nov 26, 2011 the documentary explores hip hop s intrinsic relationship with a generation growing up during a time crack was ruining families.
What i enjoyed most about the documentary was that it didnt just focus on the legends, but it highlighted the current stars of bay area hiphop as well. The story of hip hop and the crack generation, premieres sunday, september 18 at 10 pm on vh1. In the end, the good guys are ice t, chuck d, snoop dogg, nelson george, and. Really engaging vh1 documentary juggles a number of zeitgeistdefining. Icet is no stranger to controversy so its not surprising that he is the narrator and executive producer of vh1s forthcoming documentary, hiphop and the crack generation. With michelle alexander, breal, mary barr, todd boyd. It focuses on the craft of writing and performing rap verses, and all the interviewees are musicians of the genre and friends of icet. I think ice t did a crack smoking job brilliant doc. Recognized as the godfather of gangsta rap, icet is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this.
The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hip hop. Executiveproduced and narrated by ice t, the special, titled planet rock. Icet takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hiphop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling, to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. David corioredferns before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. Ice t takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip hop with the legends of rap music. Icet calls out rick ross for fake drug affiliations. Crack and hip hop planet rock the story snoop doggy dogg. Producer paul toogood states on the dvd release that the genesis of the project stemmed from a conversation he had. The art of rap explores the intricacies, history and culture of rapping in. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Snoop doggy dogg, crack, planet rock hip hop documentary. Sep 27, 2011 narrated by executive producer, ice t, planet rock also got insights from rappers snoop dogg, raekwon and rza about the impact crack had on their lives and musical careers.
Aug 24, 2011 narrated by hip hop notable, ice t, the documentary includes first hand accounts from various hip hop artists such as cypress hills breal, raekwon, rza, snoop dogg. Netflix hosts hip hop evolution documentary hiphopdx. Aug 10, 2011 vh1 will examine the interrelated history of crack cocaine and hip hop in a new documentary scheduled to air in september. Icet expresses no shame over his past days as a pimp, bank robber, and street hustler. He began his career as an underground rapper in the 1980s and was signed to sire records in 1987, when he released his debut album rhyme pays. The story of the hiphop dj from the birth of hiphop to the invention of scratching and beatjuggling vinyl, to the more recent turntablism movement. Ice t is a rapper who loves the word and in this documentary he goes from coast to coast to visit a wide group of other wordsmiths, including the mindblowing grandmaster caz. Now, after 25 years, a new documentary explores how the drug also transformed pop culture, especially hip hop. The vh1 rock doc, narrated by ice t, took a look at crack cocaine and its influence on pop. Icet premieres vh1 documentary about crack and hiphop before last nights premiere of the vh1 documentary planet rock. The story of hip hop and the crack generation is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hiphop. I was on a label called techno hop and electrobeat.
A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban america in the 1980s and its influence. In the 1970s, dj kool herc, afrika bambaataa, grandmaster flash and the first rhythmic rappers lay the foundations of hiphop in the south bronx. Really engaging vh1 documentary juggles a number of zeitgeist defining. Tracy lauren marrow born february 16, 1958, better known by his stage name ice t, is an american musician, rapper, songwriter, actor, record producer, and author. The story of hiphop and the crack generation, the films narrator and. Planet rock the story of hip hop and the crack generation. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is icet, who takes us on a personal journey into the. How crack cocaine transformed hiphop black radio network. The pioneering hip hop legend has played detectivesergeant odafin tutuola for the past 19.