1. Soundz of Spirit
Award winning documentary by Joslyn Rose Lyons exploring the relationship between spiritual connection and the creative process in hip-hop music.
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
2. Shadow of the Bird
A waxwing conducts a ritual on a satellite dish to achieve a spiritual experience. He succeeds. Official video for 'Shadow of the Bird ' by Zuhair Mehrali.
3. Death Grips Live at Paradiso Amsterdam
Death Grips live at Paradiso Amsterdam, September 5th 2018.
4. Boome Satellites in Texas
Satellites in Texas is a feature documentary following musician Boome as he copes with his brothers sudden death. It follows his humble beginnings as he climbs the ladder of the music industry. Raised by a single immigrant mother Boome defies the odds and starts to scratch the surface of success. Faced by hard decisions to continue to pursue his dream, Boome takes us on the road.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
5. Dexter e Convidados (Dexter e Convidados)
(Dexter e Convidados)
6. Czech RAPublic (Česká RAPublika)
First documentary about the Czech hip hop scene shows how close the Czech rap can come to humour and irony. Three protagonists of the film, James Cole, Hugo Toxxx and Orion appear in situations where they are confronted with a professor of linguistics, children of a Romany quarter, a strict birth registry clerk, classical music trio, a statute of national revival hero Josef Jungmann, and the chanson singer Hana Hegerova, with whom they have a chance to sing the national anthem: "mimino mi mele nohu máma mele maso a máma mele sele kde domov můj?"
It has an average vote of 5 on TMDB.
7. Hustle & Flow
With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.
It has an average vote of 7.1 on TMDB.
8. Athens Rising: The Sicyon Project: Volume One
Featuring dozens of performances from the living rooms, backyards, and unconventional venues throughout Athens, GA, the first Athens Rising film takes a deep look at music, dance, food, stand-up comedy, strange theater, visual art, and the origins of AthFest.
It has an average vote of 10 on TMDB.
9. Kery James : Live AccorHotels Arena (Kery James : Live AccorHotels Arena)
(Kery James : Live AccorHotels Arena)
It has an average vote of 8 on TMDB.
10. Numero Zero: The Roots of Italian Rap (Numero Zero - Alle origini del rap italiano)
In the eighties comes from overseas powerful, unstoppable, the wave of hip hop. Few years later the rap music begins to take roots in Italy with the firts album in 1990. Thus began a golden age that from the undergrowth of the counterculture reaches a diverse audience, passing through the masterpiece of Sangue Misto, the evergreen Kaos and Colle Der Fomento, until the commercial success of Neffa, Frankie Hi-Nrg, Sottotono, Articolo 31 and the debut of a young Fabri Fibra. Then, suddenly, the dark at the dawn of the new millenium. Why? An epic, unique season of musical creativity narrated by its big players and accompanied by the voice of a talented and renowed freestyler grown up with those great musicians: Ensi. - Written by Bisi, Enrico
It has an average vote of 7.7 on TMDB.
11. Breakin'
A struggling young dancer joins forces with two breakdancers and together they become a street sensation.
It has an average vote of 6.8 on TMDB.
12. CB4
A "rockumentary", covering the rise to fame of MC Gusto, Stab Master Arson, and Dead Mike: members of the rap group "CB4". We soon learn that these three are not what they seem and don't appear to know as much about rap music as they claim... but a lack of musical ability in an artist never hurts sales, does it? You've just got to play the part of a rap star...
It has an average vote of 6 on TMDB.
13. Tupac: Resurrection
Home movies, photographs, and recited poetry illustrate the life of Tupac Shakur, one of the most beloved, revolutionary, and volatile hip-hop MCs of all time.
It has an average vote of 7.843 on TMDB.
14. Dance Flick
Street dancer, Thomas Uncles is from the wrong side of the tracks, but his bond with the beautiful Megan White might help the duo realize their dreams as they enter in the mother of all dance battles.
It has an average vote of 4.824 on TMDB.
15. Beat Street
An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.
It has an average vote of 6.884 on TMDB.
16. RD20
The documentary tracks the making of Reasonable Doubt, Hova's rise to stardom, and the legacy of the iconic album. Directed by Scheme Engine, the doc is broken up into segments named for the album's tracks . The film features interviews from members of the Reasonable Doubt production team as well as album cover photographer Jonathan Mannion, Reasonable Doubt guest artist Memphis Bleek, and Roc-a-Fella co-founder Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Lest you think the doc will be exclusively talking heads, the film also features footage of Jay Z performing tracks off the album in a studio and at Barclays Center.
17. Point Blank Period: A City Girls Documentary
Uncensored documentary about rap duo City Girls and their rise to fame.
18. Notorious
"Notorious" is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler to one of the greatest rappers of all time: The Notorious B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream."
It has an average vote of 6.898 on TMDB.
19. California Schemin'
In the late 90’s, Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd had their musical ambitions consistently ridiculed for having the 'wrong' accents so they went for broke and reinvented themselves as Californian rappers. The duo re-recorded their own tracks with fake accents and turned up in London claiming to be an established duo on the Cali scene as well as childhood friends with Eminem. They quickly bagged themselves a record deal, a hefty sum in advances, and an appearance on MTV... until it all came crashing down.
20. Grime MC
A collection of music videos from Jme's 4th album "Grime MC". These videos screened at select Everyman Cinemas from March 18th through April 8th, with Q&A from Jme & Matt Walker. These videos include the songs 96 of My Life, Issmad, You Watch Me, This One, You Know, Here, Nang & Live.