Beat Makers

Beauty and the Beast: Comparing Two Igbo Masquerades By Herbert M. Cole

The American comedian/actor delivers a story about the alternative Hip Hop scene. A small town Ohio mans moves to Brooklyn, New York, to throw an unprecedented block party.

Bay Area rapper Mac Dre began his career at 18 and quickly became an influential force in early west coast hip-hop. In 1992 he was convicted of conspiracy to commit bank robbery when his lyrics were used against him in court. He left prison with a new lease on life, founded an independent record company, and then was murdered just when he began to emerge as a star. For the first time ever, his mother Wanda reveals the true experiences of a hip-hop legend.

A documentary about three different physical media shop owners "nerding out" about the media that their store specializes in and their thoughts on how one day physical media may become obsolete.

De eeuw van Simeon ten Holt

"The Untold Story of Hip-Hop" Narrated by Chuck D. Tells the colorful true stories of the people, places and sounds behind the mainstream names we know and love. We start in Detroit, host of one of the most important and influential music movements of the 21st century.

Le katana et l'arbalète

Unustatud rahvad (1970 - 1989) by Estonian composer Veljo Tormas is based upon six Balto-Finnic peoples traditions. Collegium Musicale choir brought the songs to different sides of Baltic coasts to liven current citizens connections for fleeting past and strengthen their identity.

Vanessa Paradis, la soirée

The Road Forward is an electrifying musical documentary that connects a pivotal moment in Canada’s civil rights history—the beginnings of Indian Nationalism in the 1930s—with the powerful momentum of First Nations activism today. Interviews and musical sequences describe how a tiny movement, the Native Brotherhood and Sisterhood, grew to become a successful voice for change across the country. Visually stunning, The Road Forward seamlessly connects past and present through superbly produced story-songs with soaring vocals, blues, rock, and traditional beats.

Music is a universal language, but it is not a simple one. Composing it, performing it, and producing it are challenges. The are of being a musician comes from embracing and overcoming those challenges. But in Kuwait and other countries like it, those challenges are exacerbated by the political and religious climate.

This biographical film on M. S. Subbulakshmi portrays how this ancient and glorious tradition of carnatic music, got enriched by fervent devotion and Bhakti Bhavana of M. S. Subbulakshmi and how she rose as 'A Legend Forever' and is treated with equal reverence and affection by millions of music lovers all over the world.

Go backstage, on the road and inside the studio with group members Buckshot, 5FT & Evil Dee. Exclusive concert performance footage of Black Moon with Sean Price, Cocoa Brovaz, Starang Wonduh & more, in high quality audio. Get a personal tour of the infamous DJ Evil Dee's hometown - Brooklyn, NY. Then Buckshot takes you live on the radio from the airwaves of Miami to LA and everywhere in between.

From the legendary House of Blues in LA to SOB's in NY and everywhere in between like Chicago, Colorado, Toronto and all over the globe. Come experience life on the road through The Lyricist Lounge Tour & Ecko Canadian Concert sSeries with the members of the Boot Camp Clik. Buckshot, Cocoa Brovaz, Sean Price, Starang Wondah & OGC's give you an exclusive pass into their world of Hip Hop. On this adventure Shucky Ducky takes over BET's "106 & Park" and the characters of Boot Camp run into a bunch of friends including Dave Chappelle, Mos Def, The Clipse, Nate Dogg, Talib Kweli. Styles P, 50 Cent, Fear Factor host Joe Rogan and many more.

Behind the scenes & on tour with the SOM crew

Behind the scenes and on tour with Tha Liks

This one is dedicated to all writers. The long awaited and much anticipated Affiti Gray #1 is now available, feat. A solid variety of bombing, freights and walls along with a good amount of live painting actions. Containing new as well as classic footage, this video is pure graffiti – no filler content. Featuring tons and tons of quality fr8s from writers around the U.S., this video will surely please. Classic SF Graffiti. Throw ups, pieces, and tags from various writers. Live piecing on walls, live fr8 painting, live bombing and live transit painting and more. Check this one out, and enjoy the great music aswell!

British Beatz covers music and lifestyle, with raw live performances and extended interviews with UK hip-hop artists Skinnyman, Task Force & others.

In 1989, the face of Hip-hop music was changed with the arrival of the Original Big Nosed Rapper, a.k.a. Humpty Hump. Along with fellow members Shock-G, Money-B and DJ Fuze, Digital Underground made their mark on the rap game and are recognized as true

Classic interviews and performances by: Rakim, Chuck D, Ice Cube, Afrika Bambaataa, KRS-One, Too $hort, Ice-T, Chubb Rock & Run-DMC