May 20, 2013

DMX: Unleashed

DMX: Unleashed In this exclusive documentary we chronicle the life of one of the most misunderstood figures in hip hop-DMX. DMX is one of the most passionate talents in hip hop. His street lyrics hardcore delivery and work ethic is second to none. He has sold over 20 million albums worldwide and still manages to maintain his realism. He has received numerous nominations and awards from the music industry and still remains true to his authentic hardcore sound. He's been through tragedy betrayal arrests and continues to battle substance abuse. You can take the dog out of the street but you can't take the street out of the dog!

Gunnin’ For That Number 1 Spot

Gunnin' For That Number 1 Spot On the corner of 155th and Frederick Douglas Boulevard in Harlem lies Rucker Park. By appearances the concrete pavement anchored on one side by its run down slab bleachers is no different than any other basketball court in the city but this is the place where nicknames are indelibly branded and legends are born. On September 1st 2006 the top 24 high school basketball players in the USA stepped out on this court that once saw the likes of Wilt Chamberlain Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Dr. J to compete in the first annual 'Elite 24' all-star game. Gunnin' for that Number 1 follows eight of these players as they prepare to showcase their skills at the most legendary playground in the world. Directed by Adam Yauch (MCA of the Beastie Boys and Director of 'Awesome; I F***ing Shot That!') the documentary trails these players on the fast track to the NBA as they are being groomed to be in the spotlight of a multi-million dollar game. Combining Yauch's unique directing style with raw hip hop music Gunnin' for that Number 1 Spot highlights these soon to be NBA All Stars.

The Lock In! Featuring the Demon Barbers

The Lock In! Featuring the Demon Barbers Disc One: Filmed at the Harrogate Theatre in 2012 this live extravaganza brings 'The Demon Barbers' winners of Best Live Act at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2009 together with some of England's most exciting young traditional and hip hop dancers to create the high energy dance spectacular 'The Lock In!'; Clog Sword and Morris meet B-boying Popping and Krump in this humorous and un-miss able visual feast. Think Stomp with bells on! Disc Two: A documentary charting the history of The Demon Barbers electric folk band and the evolution of The Lock In! as a unique dance show. Along the way it investigates the recent revival of all things Folk and The Lock Ins' place at the cutting edge of this resurgence. The documentary will explore the genuine connection between traditional and modern dance with the aid of some well respected Folk enthusiasts such as the comedian Stewart Lee and Horace Panter Bass Player from The Specials.

The Carter

The Carter Lil Wayne (aka Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) began his career in music when he was a teenager; at eighteen he became part of the Dirty South rap music family at Cash Money Records but in time he matured into one of the most idiosyncratic and original voices in hip hop and earned a new degree of critical respect with his 2004 The Carter as well as his many mixtapes. In 2008 Lil Wayne confirmed his status as rap's star of the moment when his album Tha Carter III sold over a million copies in its first week of release. That same year Lil Wayne granted filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough full access as he hit the road for a concert tour and THE CARTER is a revealing behind-the-scenes documentary which follows the rapper as he travels from town to town discusses his music with journalists talks frankly about his life and career indulges in his passion for marijuana and codeine cough syrup and constantly puts down new musical ideas on the portable recording rig that's his constant companion.

Blank City

Blank City Before HD there was Super 8; before Independent film there was Underground Cinema and in the late 1970's and 80's downtown Manhattan was the epicentre of a new kind of explosive raw and confrontational filmmaking that bore witness to the rising East Village art and No Wave music scenes and the birth of hip hop. Filmmakers such as Jim Jarmusch Beth B Lizzie Borden and Amos Poe captured New York's gritty vibrance with dissonant tales and deadpan humour. Blank City tells their story and succeeds in capturing the glorious and grungy creative energy of another age illustrated by extraordinary footage of their early work and the derelict landscapes of the Lower East Side. Interviews with Jim Jarmusch John Waters Steve Buscemi Debbie Harry Fab 5 Freddy Thurston Moore and Lydia Lunch explore how a group of young visionaries pooled resources to create a DIY film movement that had a major influence on independent film today. Special Features: 50 minutes of bonus features - Director Interview Out-takes Deleted and Extended Scenes Trailer

4.3.2.1

4.3.2.1 From the BAFTA winning British Actor/ Writer/ Director. Noel Clarke comes 4.3.2.1 a sexy gripping thriller following three days in the lives of four very different girls. Starring some of Britain and America’s most exciting rising stars including Emma Roberts (Nancy Drew Wild Child) Tamsin Egerton (St. Trinian’s) Ophelia Lovibond (Nowhere Boy London Boulevard) and Shanika Warren-Markland (Adulthood) the four intricately woven stories are about four best friends who become involved in a major diamond heist. Whilst Jo (Emma Roberts) is chained down in a dead end supermarket job her friends are all out on their own separate adventures: Cassandra (Tamsin Egerton) is jetting off to New York to meet her internet boyfriend; Kerrys (Shanika Warren Markland) is on a one woman crusade fighting for female liberation and Shannon (Ophelia Lovibond) is on a one way trip to meet her maker. But a chance encounter with some diamond thieves sends their separate worlds on a collision course with not only each other but fate itself. These 4 girls are about to have 3 days they will never forget spanning to 2 cities. That is… if they survive. 4 Girls 3 Days 2 Cities 1 Chance...Clarke has previously written the critically acclaimed Kidulthood which was followed by the UK smash hit sequel Adulthood which he wrote and directed. He is best known for his work as an actor appearing in both films and the BBC’s award winning ‘Dr Who’. He will shortly be seen in Neil Marshall’s upcoming film Centurion and as the lead in Ben Miller’s Huge with Thandie Newton. 4.3.2.1 also stars Helen McCrory (Harry Potter) Kevin Smith (Clerks Dogma) Adam Deacon (Adulthood). Michelle Ryan (‘Bionic Woman’) Ben Drew (Adulthood Harry Brown) Ben Miller (Johnny English) US rapper Eve Sean Pertwee (The 51st State) and up and coming up and coming Brit hip hop / grime artist Bashy (Adulthood). Special Features: 4.3.2.1 Renumbered: Choose the order of the film Feature Commentary with director writer and star Noel Clarke and co-director Mark Davis Making of 4.3.2.1 Featurettes After the Robbery Extended Scene Official 4.3.2.1 Trailer Adam Deacon and Bashy Feat Paloma Faith – Keep Moving music video.

Visioneers – Hipology

Visioneers - Hipology Since the late 80s Londoner Marc Mac has been converting audiences with his sophisticated take on urban soul. A hybrid concoction of breakbeat nu-jazz neo soul drum and bass and Hip Hop its a polished sound plugged directly into the emotional highway of 21st century city living. While recording this new Visioneers record Mac began thinking how hip-hop had been a (sometimes invisible) guiding hand in his life. The music the fashion and culture. Although producing all kinds of music from jungle to jazz hip-hop (or at least what is was) has always been a part of what I do in some strange and sometimes very subtle way. Hipology; the album includes hand picked guest John Robinson Notes To Self TRAC & Baron alongside some featured musicians Luke Parkhouse Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra & The Support Horns. The result is a real cool funky eclectic mix of breaks beats soul/jazz and freaky squeaks a great follow up to the debut album.

Travis Barker – Give The Drummer Some [Explicit]

Travis Barker - Give The Drummer Some [Explicit] Give The Drummer Some is the first solo record by the incredible drummer Travis Barker best known as the drummer for cult status pop punk band Blink 182.The album is a hip hop drum fuelled production andincludes the single Jump Down featuring The Cool Kids.

Gangsta Rap Icons: Snoop Dogg and Icecube

Gangsta Rap Icons: Snoop Dogg and Icecube Snoop DoggSee how Snoop Dogg A.K.A. the Dogg Father created his own niche in Hip Hop with his unique sound that keeps all his fans wanting more. He is one of the most loved Hip Hop artists in the world. Witness how this cool sleepy-eyed West Coast rapper went from C-walking to dropping it like Its hot. Despite many trials and tribulations this number one chart-topper is still one of Americas most loved Gangsta rappers. Follow this Long Beach city native as he travels a doggy dog road and still ends up on top.Ice CubeThe true life tale of the great American dream. ONe man's rise from the streets of South Central Los Angeles to the hills of Hollywood. Witness how one of the architects of gangster rap started a solo career that's responsible for a number of multi-platinum albums and taking hip hop to the movies. Ice Cube The Making of a Don takes you on a journey through his humble beginnings and through his extraordinary career that has spanned nearly two decades. Get up-close and personal with one of this generations most compelling artists and human beings.

Step Up And Dance – Level 1

Step Up And Dance - Level 1 Two Left Feet has teamed up with Nike and Street Dance International to get the top UK Street Dance instructors onto this Dance Teaching DVD box set. We have brought together several styles of Street Dance from Commercial Street Commercial Hip Hop Nu-Style Hip Hop to Break Dance Locking Popping and Crumping. Not only have we got 6 routines and performances from top Choreographers both Boys and Girls but also a disc packed full of fundamental lessons for those just starting out in Street Dance. To top it all off you get a FREE CD album of some of the most wacked out remixed dance rhythms by DJ Walde (Into The Hoods). The ultimate comprehensive guide to learning Street Dance by today's top choreographers.