Melle Mel

In this sold-out performance, Canadian comic Russell Peters skewers racial stereotypes as he offers his audacious take on multiculturalism--including his Indian heritage and culture clashes around the world. Recorded live at Madison Square Garden's WAMU theater and broadcast on Showtime, this stand-up concert is not to be missed. Red, White and Brown is the second stand-up comedy album by Canadian comedian Russell Peters, recorded at the WAMU Theatre in Madison Square Garden on February 2, 2008.[3] The CD/DVD was released in Canada on September 30, 2008, and in the U.S. on January 27, 2009, debuting at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[4] The hip hop theme music was produced by Marco Polo, and legendary MC Melle Mel introduced Peters to the stage.

Los Angeles… Enfin une ville à la démesure des flics les plus allumés des États‐Unis ! En effet, pour les célèbres diplômés de la Police Academy, ordre est donné de démanteler un gang de débiles profonds qui ont entrepris de mettre la Cité des Anges à sac. Mais paradoxalement, les valeureux policiers échouent lamentablement dans leur chasse aux affreux et ratent toutes les missions de façon dramatique. De plus, ils croient vraiment toucher le fond quand leur bien aimé commandant est accusé de recel de bijoux volés…

A documentary about the culture of hip-hop. Through interviews with some of hip-hops biggest names, the film makers attempt to find out why it has become so popular.

Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.

A look at the rise of crack cocaine in urban America in the 1980s and it's influence on popular culture, especially in hip-hop music.

Rap music has articulated a black aesthetic that is influencing pop culture around the world. But does it also promote violence, misogyny, and crime? This program featuring rap master Melle Mel describes the history of rap and hip-hop from its roots in earlier oral and musical traditions to its full flowering in the mid-1990s. Commentary by Grandmaster Flash and Afrika Bambaataa, rap’s early innovators; music critic Nelson George, author of hiphopamerica; radical jazz poet Gil Scott-Heron; movie star and rapper Ice Cube; former gangsta rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg; members of Public Enemy, Arrested Development, and the jazz/hip-hop fusion group UFO; and others speak out about the urban African-American experience, civil rights, social responsibility, and other pressing topics. Clips from music videos provide a visual perspective on the genre. Some images and lyrics may be objectionable.

Un documentaire qui révèle comment un disque oublié de l'Incredible Bongo Band a contribué à cimenter les fondations du hip hop lorsque DJ Herc a étendu ses percussions en les jouant dos à dos, créant un hymne dans les rues du Bronx.

A documentary which focuses on steroid abuse and focuses primarily on Gregg Valentino, a bodybuilder whose claim to fame is having the largest arms in the world.

Documentary Chronicling the making of Artists United Against Apartheid “Sun City”

The story of Sport and Spoon - two young hustlers who attend the eponymous convention, only to get tangled up in a financial disagreement that leads to a shootout, police chase and finishes with Sport on death row, weighing up what it all means. Taking its title from the album, the film blends archive photos with interviews and uses unique animated sequences set to the album. It portrays Hustlers Convention in its wider social context and Jalal's personal story as one of rap's undisputed pioneers.

Featuring interviews with Capone, Melle Mel, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad, as well as live performances from M.O.P, Dead Prez and Company Flow, WORD exposes the hip-hop underground scene, and offers guidance for budding MCs hoping to reach the heady heights scaled by some of their peers.

L'histoire d'un danseur de break et l'apparition de la culture Hip-hop (smurf, graffiti...) dans les ghettos new-yorkais.

A deep exploration into the historical, cultural, political and musical elements that created the genre, featuring present-day conversations with music legends.

Microphone Check stands as a groundbreaking documentary offering a compelling narrative that delves into the often-overlooked origins and evolution of hip hop culture. As the first film of its kind to center primarily on the original pioneers of the genre, it sheds light on their invaluable contributions and untold stories. Beyond this pioneering approach, Microphone Check also distinguishes itself by being the first to comprehensively explore the origins of all the elements of hip hop, from DJing and MCing to graffiti and breakdancing. Through a captivating blend of interviews, archival footage, and cultural analysis, the film not only celebrates the creative ingenuity, social impact, and enduring legacy of hip hop but also reaffirms its status as a global cultural force.

The Hip Hop Years is a three part series of one hour television documentaries, made for Channel 4 in 1999. The series was devised by David Upshal who produced, directed and narrated the series. He also produced the 33-track compilation CD which accompanied the series and co-wrote the book with Alex Ogg, also titled The Hip Hop Years. The series charts the definitive story of Hip Hop, rising from the streets of the Bronx to become, what Upshal calls, "the new Rock'n'Roll". The programmes combine archive clips and performance from TV, movies and music videos with specially shot material and interviews with key players.

Le célèbre chef parcourt le monde à la découverte de la cuisine de lieux méconnus.

Les MTV Video Music Awards ont été créés en 1984 par la chaîne de télévision câblée musicale américaine MTV. Elle a pour but de récompenser les meilleurs vidéo-clips de l'année.

Racontée par ses grandes figures, des activistes et des historiens, l’épopée du hip-hop depuis cinquante ans. Cette fresque documentée à l’intense énergie met en regard l’histoire de l’Amérique et celle des luttes afro-américaines.