The cover art for J. Cole’s upcoming album, 4 Your Eyez Only.
On Thursday, J. Cole announced he will be dropping a new album called 4 Your Eyez Only on December 9. It is the follow-up to his 2014 double platinum album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive.
Today, the North Carolina rapper released a behind-the-scenes documentary called Eyez. The 40-minute video serves as a preview of his highly anticipated upcoming project.
Released exclusively on Tidal, Eyez takes viewers on a journey through Cole’s life over the past two years. It includes studio footage of him recording unreleased tracks, which presumably will appear on the album.
Watch the documentary below.
This article was written by Hugo Pacheco.
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9 O’clock performs at the DMC World DJ Championships.
If you’re a dedicated turntablist fan, chances are you’re familiar with 9 O’clock, the winners of last three DMC World Team Championships. The French trio, which is made up of Mr Viktor, Aociz, and DJ Hertz, has spent countless hours of practice and preparation.
To show what goes on behind the scenes, 9 O’clock has released a documentary about their preparation for the 2015 DMC World Team Championship. The 19-minute piece includes footage of them scratching, producing original music, conducting meetings and more.
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During the 1990s, radio hosts Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to future rap stars like The Notorious B.I.G., Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, and the Fugees. Their late-night program, The Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Show, developed a cult following and changed music forever.
Now, 17 years after their last broadcast, Saboteur Media has produced a documentary to tell their story. The film, which will be available to stream on October 22, features some of the show’s biggest guests such as Jay Z, Eminem, and Nas.
Watch the two-minute trailer below.
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To celebrate the release of the Rubble Kings documentary, SiriusXM’s Sammy Needlz has joined forces with Rok One, DJ Tahleim, and the film’s director Shan Nicholson on a mixtape inspired by the film.
The documentary is about New York City during the late ’60s and early ’70s when gangs ruled the streets. It chronicles the story of a few extraordinary people who brought peace to their gang-ridden streets and gave birth to hip-hop culture.
The 55-minute Rubble Kings mix features a diverse selection of music — from the “anthemic soul and funk of the Black struggle, to the salsa and Boogaloo of the Latin Barrios, to the gritty and abrasive psychedelic rock of White gangland.”
Many of the songs in the mix were originally intended to appear on the documentary’s soundtrack but were omitted for various legal and budgetary reasons. Now, for the first time ever, fans can hear the songs that were originally intended for the film.
Stream the mix below and download it on the Rubble Kings website.
Tracklist:
1. Mandrill – Peace and Love (Amani Na Mapenzi): Movement IV (Encounter)
2. Baby Huey & The Babysitters – Hard Times
3. Syl Johnson – Concrete Reservation
4. The Chi-Lites – Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holler)
5. Les DeMerle – A Day In The Life
6. David McCallum – The Edge
7. Chicago Gangsters – Gangster Boogie
8. Ernie Hines – Our Generation
9. Johnny Pate – Brother On The Run
10. Joe Cuba Sextet – Do You Feel It?
11. Willie Colón & Héctor Lavoe – Calle Luna Calle Sol
12. Orchestra Harlow – La Raza Latina
13. Bacalao Con Pan – Irakere
14. Candido – Jingo
15. Joe Cain & His Orchestra – Kenyatta
16. Black Sabbath – War Pigs
17. Led Zeppelin – Good Times Bad Times
18. The Rolling Stones – Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
19. The Doors – Five To One
20. The Stooges – 1969
21. Flaming Ember – Gotta Get Away
22. Elephant’s Memory – Mongoose
23. War – War Is Coming! War Is Coming!
24. Gator Soundtrack – Laying The Trap
25. Som Tres – Take It Easy My Brother Charles
26. Billy Paul – War Of The Gods
27. Ghetto Brothers – Ghetto Brothers Power
28. Booker T. & The MGs – Melting Pot
29. Incredible Bongo Band – Apache
30. Rhythm Heritage – Theme From S.W.A.T.
31. James Brown – Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
32. The Blackbyrds – Rock Creek Park
33. Babe Ruth – The Mexican
34. The Jimmy Castor Bunch – It’s Just Begun
BBC has shared a trailer for Unchained, the first-ever documentary film about Daft Punk. The movie first aired back in June on French TV network Canal+ and is expected to roll out in international markets before year’s end.
The one-minute trailer features commentary and rare footage from Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, Paul Williams, and Nile Rodgers.
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In addition to their huge collection of lectures with influential hip-hop, funk, and electronic artists, Red Bull Music Academy also makes high-quality documentaries.
One of our favorites is a piece about the golden era of New York radio titled, “Revolutions On Air.” The 17-minute video, which was uploaded back in April, tells the story of the DJs who helped make hip-hop a worldwide phenomenon and paved the way for today’s urban contemporary radio.
Hosted by MC Lyte, the documentary features commentary from legends like Marley Marl, Kool DJ Red Alert, Stretch Armstrong, and DJ Spinna. It is a must-watch for anyone interested in the development of hip-hop and urban radio.
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With his new album Dirty Sprite 2 dropping on Friday, Future has released part of two his documentary series, Like I Never Left.
The piece begins with the Atlanta rapper recording at Noah “40” Shebib’s studio in Toronto and then goes to Chicago, where he sits down with Elliot Wilson to discuss his career.
Topics include the meaning behind “Commas,” being known for a body of work as opposed to singles, staying consistent throughout the years, and more. The video then concludes with a snippet of an unreleased song from his new album.
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Pioneer DJ has released a video that explores the evolution of electronic dance music and how technology has changed the role of DJs. It is the third and final part of a documentary series about the company’s history.
The sixteen-minute piece features commentary from veterans such as Laidback Luke, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Carl Cox, Roger Sanchez, DJ Shadow, Skream, and Paul Oakenfold.
Topics discussed include the early days of DJing, the transition from vinyl to digital, how rekordbox improved the CDJ experience, and the blurring of the lines between DJing and producing.
We also recommend checking out the first and second parts of the series, which look at the evolution of Pioneer’s CDJ line and its various mixers. Watch them here and here.
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The highly anticipated documentary titled As I Am: The Life and Times of DJ AM is set to premiere this weekend at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City.
Tribeca’s Loren Hammonds writes:
“Director Kevin Kerslake presents a rousing portrait of an artist driven by passion and swallowed by fame. In detailing his meteoric rise and tragic demise, Kerslake intersperses interviews with some of the biggest names in music including Mark Ronson, Steve Aoki, Jazzy Jeff, and more, who testify to the excellence and influence of AM’s deejay career. No voice is more powerful than AM’s own as he posthumously narrates the film, always making clear his understanding that any day might be his last.”
For showtimes and more information, visit the festival’s website.
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DJ culture is thriving right now, but not just in America and Europe. DJs are making an impact in communities around the world, and a new documentary from BBC World News explores Africa’s vibrant nightlife scene.
“The Best Nightclub in Africa” follows DJ Edu as he travels to Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Morocco, and Botswana. Edu is a Kenyan-born, London-based DJ and hosts BBC Radio 1Xtra’s “Destination Africa” show.
You can watch the documentary on BBC World News this Saturday, March 28 at 12:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. EDT.
In the meantime, check out this clip of Edu exploring Botswana:
H/T: Styles Davis
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