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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.5K
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
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A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.A documentary on rap music and its rise to global prominence.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
3.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Ice-T
    • Andy Baybutt
  • Stars
    • Ice-T
    • Dr. Dre
    • Chuck D
Top credits
  • Directors
    • Ice-T
    • Andy Baybutt
  • Stars
    • Ice-T
    • Dr. Dre
    • Chuck D
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 23Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Ice-T and Dr. Dre in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (2012)
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    Ice-T
    Ice-T
    • Self
    Dr. Dre
    Dr. Dre
    • Self
    Chuck D
    Chuck D
    • Self
    Snoop Dogg
    Snoop Dogg
    • Self
    Bun B
    Bun B
    • Self
    B-Real
    B-Real
    • Self
    Afrika Bambaataa
    Afrika Bambaataa
    • Self
    Derek Barbosa
    Derek Barbosa
    • Self
    • (as Chino XL)
    Yasiin Bey
    Yasiin Bey
    • Self
    • (as Mos Def)
    Big Daddy Kane
    Big Daddy Kane
    • Self
    Kool Boy
    • Self
    Joe Budden
    Joe Budden
    • Self
    Busy Bee
    • Self
    Cashout Chris
    • Self
    Common
    Common
    • Self
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    Anthony 'Treach' Criss
    • Self
    Dana Dane
    Dana Dane
    • Self
    Feddie Demarco
    • Self
    • Directors
      • Ice-T
      • Andy Baybutt
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Connections
      Referenced in The Daily Buzz: Episode dated 18 June 2012 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      The Edge
      Written by David Axlerod

      Performed by David McCallum

    User reviews21

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The Art of Rap looks into the passion of the rhymes
    Few styles of music have caused as much uproar as Hip Hop. Over the years there have been controversies, fights, and even death all in the name rap music. While not all is directly responsible, the feuds and storytelling in this music has led it to garner some attention that it may not always have wanted. Rap icon Ice-T steps into the director's chair for Art of Rap, his love letter to an industry that has defined a culture as well as numerous generations.

    Art of Rap ignores the feuds and controversy and instead takes on the history and influence told through the new and old generation that have brought it to prominence. Featuring an all-star cast of some of the greatest to ever grab the mic including Run DMC, Treach, Snoop Dog, Eminem, B-Real, Dr. Dre, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Melle Mel and countless others tells the story of hip hop through the eyes and voice of those that help create it. This film not only gives the music the respect it deserves, it also gives voice to the young and old members of this unique world to showcase their beginnings as well as influences in the industry. This isn't just a long documentary story of rap, but instead a series of interviews with Ice-T the pioneers of the industry that shows the intelligence and passion that these individuals truly have for this art.

    In a world of pop music and unoriginality, this film takes an inside look at hip hop while giving it the respect it deserves. You don't have to be a fan of the music to recognize the talent that built it. The innovators and creators struggled to create this industry and use their pain and talent to tell their stories like no other creating an industry that doesn't always get the respect it deserves, but rest assured will never go away. Whether you love rap or not, you should sit down and experience this film to let these icons in the music industry to have their voice.

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    • Sep 22, 2012

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    • Release date
      • July 20, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Щось із нічого: мистецтво репу
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $288,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $150,337
      • Jun 17, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $333,388
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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