Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything
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.

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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
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Storyline

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.


Tagline: Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything
Certification: R

Details

Genres: Documentary, Music

Language: English

Release Date: 15 June 2012

Country: US, GB

Runtime: 106m

Company Credits

Company: Vivendi Entertainment

Revenue: $288,312

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Cast

Directed By

Ice-T

Ice-T

Director

Andy Baybutt

Andy Baybutt

Director

Writing Credits

Not currently known.

Production Crew

Alison Toogood

Alison Toogood

Executive Producer

Paul Toogood

Paul Toogood

Executive Producer

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Adam F.

Adam F.

Music

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Patrick J. Donnelly

Patrick J. Donnelly

Additional Director of Photography

Jeremy Hewson

Jeremy Hewson

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Not currently known.

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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