Documentary

Friday, December 2, 2016

Watch J. Cole’s ‘Eyez’ Documentary

J. Cole

4 Your Eyez Only
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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Documentary, J. Cole,
Monday, February 1, 2016

Watch 9 O’clock Prepare for the DMC World Team Championship

9 O'Clock
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.
 

 
Related: 9 O’clock’s Winning 2015 DMC Team Championship Set

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9 O'clock, DMC, Documentary,
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Watch the Trailer for the Stretch and Bobbito Documentary

Stretch and Bobbito
 
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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Documentary, Radio,
Thursday, October 1, 2015

‘Rubble Kings’ Mixtape Features the Sounds That Inspired Hip-Hop

Rubble Kings
 
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

 
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Documentary, Sammy Needlz,
Friday, September 25, 2015

BBC Releases Trailer for Daft Punk Documentary


 
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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Daft Punk, Documentary,
Monday, July 20, 2015

Documentary Explores the Golden Era of New York Radio


 
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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| DJ Culture, Music Industry
Documentary, Kool DJ Red Alert, Marley Marl, Radio, Red Bull Music Academy,

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