The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.
Xatar’s way from the ghetto to the top of the charts is as dramatic as it is daring: Fatih Akin’s new film is based on the autobiographical novel »Alles oder Nix« (»All or Nothing«) of the probably most authentic exponent of German gangsta rap. From the hell of an Iraqi jail, Giwar Hajabi (Emilio Sakraya) emigrated to Germany as a young boy with his family in the mid-1980s and has to start right at the bottom. There are opportunities, but far more obstacles. Giwar’s rise from petty criminal to major dealer is swift. Until one shipment goes missing. In order to clear his debts with the cartel, he plans a legendary gold heist. But just as everything goes wrong, another door opens for Giwar thanks to his passion for music …
Documentary that delves deep into the life and storied exploits of the iconic Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight, as well as the volatile and highly influential era in gangsta rap he presided over. Through a series of interviewers face to face with director Antoine Fuqua, Knight reveals exactly how it all happened and why it all fell apart. Knight is currently in jail pending trial on murder, attempted-murder and hit-and-run charges.
A true-life tale of the Great American Dream, this movie showcases one man's rise from the streets of South Central L.A. to the hills of Hollywood. Features photos and videos of the man himself and his contemporaries.
DJ Screw: Untold Story tells the story of Robert Davis before the phenomenon and before the fame from the people who were there. This DVD also contains never-before seen footage of the one man who gave Houston its sound indentity, at work and at play as well as interviews with the original members of the S.U.C., Davis' family members and others whose careers are influenced by his music.
The new community center is opening and Meredith and her friends are about to discover that the deadly jester is back and he's up to no good... In the hood. Can they survive the this Prankster's Paradise in Eye Poppin' 3D!!!!???
Thurston on a bender. Shot one day during a break on the Ragged Glory Tour. Hip Hopped-up NYC roadie Maurice Menares plays the psychotic sidekick/bunny. Offensively endearing, in the face of P.E., N.W.A., REM, and Desert Storm. Chance occurrence of fire, predating the LA riots. Stopping at yard sales, ended up on Venice beach. By the end of the day, I went nuts. Keep in mind, this was at a time when "Rico Suave" by Gerrardo was in heavy rotation.
Mike Giordano, (HillyBilly Plow truck driver) with mossy green zombie skin, tattered clothes and broken/taped glasses (without lenses). Mike also has Play-Doh on his top front teeth (SALTY!), mimicking the missing part of the broken plow blade. Mike was getting ready to replace the broken cutting blade on this snowplow & decided to make a video. Filmed with a Go-Pro, static, on a tripod.
Edited in Adobe Premiere Pro: zoom, pan, graphics & slo-mo.. Original music (raw mockup) by Mike Giordano.
Video by Mike Giordano.
Gangsta rap gone wrong: Oldschool hitman "The Raven" is a legend. Stealthy, efficient and strictly a solo act. But this time he is forced to accept a very special partner: the local mob boss' son. The dimwitted teenager unfortunately made a rap video in which he brags about all of his daddy's crimes. Now everyone involved in the making of that video has to die and daddy's dearest is required to help clean up his mess. But how secretive, efficient and swift can you be, if you have to be faster than social media?