Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

DocumentaryMusic

2012, Movie, 1h 46min

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.

"Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap" — documentary and music movie produced in UK and USA and released in 2012. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.1 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 46min. "Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap" is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime, Fandango at Home, Peacock, Pluto TV and Amazon Prime ⎥ Freevee and for rent and to buy on Apple TV and Amazon Store. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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7.1

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Critic David Hughes

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A fascinating exploration of a misunderstood genre.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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With a very simple premise, rapper Ice-T – this film's presenter and co-director with Andy Baybutt – has created a very enjoyable and often fascinating movie.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Step into the world of rap music and discover the art of creating something from nothing. This documentary takes you on a personal journey with Ice-T, as he meets with the legends of rap, from its founders to global superstars like Eminem and Kanye West. Through unique performances and intimate conversations, you'll uncover the roots and history of rap, and see how it's grown to dominate the world. Get ready to experience the soul of hip-hop like never before.

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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was released in theaters on June 15, 2012.