J-Zone and Pablo Martin of The Du-Rites explain the influence of 70s TV cop shows on their recently-released concept album “Gamma Ray Jones”, a lively collection of gritty, drama-laced funk bombs.
J-Zone and Pablo Martin of The Du-Rites explain the influence of 70s TV cop shows on their recently-released concept album “Gamma Ray Jones”, a lively collection of gritty, drama-laced funk bombs.
Certified Classics marks the 25th anniversary of Wu-Tang’s incredible debut album with this quality short-film featuring members of the Clan reflecting on the impact of their Shaolin tongue-fu – RIP Ol’ Dirty!
Quality, in-depth documentary focussing on the career of Strong Island favourite Grand Daddy I.U., featuring appearances from his brother Kay Cee, DJ Cool V, Fly Ty of Cold Chillin’ Records and more.
Having been blessed with performances from legends such as Ice-T, London Posse, Lord Finesse and many, many more, Brixton’s Chip Shop crew are preparing an upcoming documentary capturing some of those moments entitled “Rebel Base”.
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Tagged Chip Shop Brixton, ChipShopBXTN, Independent Hip-Hop, Rebel Base, UK Hip-Hop, Underground Hip-Hop, US Hip-Hop
UK-based Hip-Hop aficionado Pritt Kalsi has just dropped a revised version of his lengthy documentary looking at the life and work of legendary producer Paul C., who worked with the likes of Eric B & Rakim and Ultramagnetic MC’s before his untimely death in 1989.
Words From Pritt Kalsi:
Some few years ago I made a film about the legendary Queens Producer and Engineer Paul C McKasty. Although his life was cut short his hands and ears worked on some of the most revered hip hop albums of all time.
He also mentored many including Organized Konfusion and most notably Large Professor. When I made the original film I put it out via my site to get the attention of some people who originally where very difficult to get hold of. Partly to schedule and also that Paul passing has left deep holes in many people’s lives. I’m an outsider making a film about someone that passed on long before his time.
After seeing my film and how I told the story many came forward to contribute. In 2015 I met up with Large Professor in the UK and filmed a piece towards the project. DJ Cool V shot a piece himself and sent it to me, as did Phase from the group Phase and Rhythm not forgetting K Cut from Main Source who I was able to shoot whilst on the Main Source Tour.
I had always intended to revise the film but as I was working on my new film my computer had no space to complete the film. I since purchased another mac to handle other projects, since I never went back to NYC this year I took the time off to work on my projects and deliver a film about a man who the world can benefit from knowing about his contribution to this wonderful world of music.
I would also like to thank Reno from the Paul C Movie project that offered to clean up the audio for me and also allowing me to use some of the pics from there Instagram page.
Note this is a very low budget production that came about as I had accumulated so much footage over the years whilst working on my projects that I took to putting a film together.
Here is the revised version of the film, Memories of Paul C McKasty..Revisited. I would like to thank all those that supported the film – Jim Slice for allowing me to use the footage from his film Skull Snaps. Marc Davis, Lindley Farley and Casanova Rud, CJ Moore and Large Professor for their constant support.
UK Hip-Hop legend Rodney P helps tell the story of pirate radio in 80s Britain on BBC Four this Friday at 9pm
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Tagged BBC Four, Britain's Rebel DJs, Rodney P, The Last Pirates
Quality documentary from veteran UK emcee Chester P, highlighting the talented wordsmith’s personal connection with Hip-Hop, his relationship with the streets of London that raised him, and his determination to make a difference in the world.
Contribute to the cause by downloading the “Real Talk” compilation here.
Third trailer for the forthcoming documentary “NG83: When We Were B-Boys”, which gives an insight into Nottingham, England’s vibrant early-80s Hip-Hop scene.
Veteran NY emcee John Robinson (aka Lil’ Sci of Scienz Of Life) explores jazz history and the genre’s close relationship with Hip-Hop in his forthcoming documentary “Last Stop On The 4 Train”.
Trailer for the forthcoming Pulse-directed “King Of New York” documentary telling the story of 70s / 80s graffiti legend Iz The Wiz with narration from Homeboy Sandman – check the Kickstarter here.
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Tagged 70s Graffiti, Homeboy Sandman, Iz The Wiz, King Of New York, New York Graffiti, Pulse
Trailer for the upcoming Curved Marginz documentary “Through The Lens Of Hip-Hop: UK Women” highlighting the thoughts, struggles and opinions of a selection of ladies within the British scene.
As the man behind cult underground films such as “King Of The Beats” and the Hijack documentary “Turntable Trixters”, UK-based Hip-Hop preservationist Pritt Kalsi has amassed some classic footage over the years.
Finally dropping his long-awaited Paul C. project, “Memories Of…” features the likes of Rakim, CJ Moore and Dr. Butcher reminiscing on the super-producer who crafted classics for Ultramagnetic MC’s, Super Lover Cee & Casanova Rud, Mikey D and more – watch here via Pritt’s own site.
The UK’s very own Hip-Hop renaissance man Pritt Kalsi returns with the latest in his “King Of The Beats” series – recently filmed in NYC, the new instalment features such legendary producers as Lord Finesse, Showbiz, Marley Marl, Minnesota and more.
Trailer for the forthcoming “Unstoppable” documentary which looks at the early roots of the London Hip-Hop scene and features Rodney P, Cookie Crew, Family Quest, MC Duke, Skam One and more.
Second online trailer for the forthcoming documentary “A Fifth Of Fury” which tells the story of Hip-Hop pioneers Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – the film was written by group member Guy ‘Rahiem’ Williams and is due to be released Summer 2013.
TVOne continue the brilliant “Unsung” documentary series by looking at the storied career of legendary Strong Island duo EPMD with appearances from Redman, DJ Scratch, DMC and Keith Murray – relive some Golden Era memories with one of the greatest Hip-Hop groups of all-time here.
Posted in East Coast Hip-Hop, Films / DVDs, Old-School Hip-Hop
Tagged 80s Hip-Hop, 90s Hip-Hop, Das EFX, Def Jam Records, Def Squad, DJ Scratch, East Coast Hip-Hop, EPMD, Erick Sermon, Fresh Records, Hit Squad, Independent Hip-Hop, K-Solo, Keith Murray, Old-School Hip-Hop, Parrish Smith, Redman, Sleeping Bag Records, TVOne, Underground Hip-Hop, Unsung
Rough footage from the forthcoming B. Khaliq Lottmen-directed documentary “Bronx River, Universal Zulu Nation And The Building Of A Global Movement” featuring various BX residents and Zulu members such as Afrika Bambaataa, Cold Crush Brothers, Alien Ness and Popmaster Fabel discussing the influence that both the iconic project buildings and the Nation had on the origins of Hip-Hop.
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Tagged Afrika Bambaataa, Alien Ness, B Khaliq Lottmen, Bronx River Projects, Cold Crush Brothers, East Coast Hip-Hop, Independent Hip-Hop, MC Pow Wow, Old-School Hip-Hop, Popmaster Fabel, T La Rock, The Building Of A Global Movement, Underground Hip-Hop, Universal Zulu Nation
The cartoon “Chilltown” follows the antics of New Jersey-based underground Hip-Hop heads G, Marv and Plad and is created, written and animated by NYC’s Leesa Dean – in this third episode the trio find themselves juggling VIP guestlist tickets, a misguided online electronics purchase and mainstream rap artist Blunt-E.
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Tagged Chilltown, Chilltown TV, East Coast Hip-Hop, G, Independent Hip-Hop, Leesa Dean, Marv, Plad, Underground Hip-Hop
Brilliant documentary “World Supreme Hip Hop” telling the story of legendary New York / Philadelphia emcee / deejay duo Freshco & Miz – directed by Shawn “Freshco” Conrad himself and featuring appearances from Kool DJ Red Alert, DJ Enuff, Monie Love and DJ Wiz plus vintage footage of the pair’s respective 1989 New Music Seminar battle victories – check FreshcoAndMiz.Com for more info.