Artist: Skepta Project: Top Boy Documentary Via HypeTrak.
Tree – TrapGenius Documentary.
With Chicago MC and producer, Tree, set to drop an album this year, he releases a documentary called TrapGenius. Taking the same name as his album, the short film displays Chicago through his eyes and acts as a slightly more informed version of Noisey‘s Chiraq films. If you’d like to know what to expect from […]
Tyler, The Creator – The Making Of ‘Wolf’ Documentary.
This documentary is essential viewing for all Tyler, The Creator fans, as it delves into the making of his album, Wolf. Via Potholes In My Blog.
This is Closed Sessions.
Closed Sessions, an independent record label out of Chicago, has been gaining more and more attention as of recently. On top of working with Chicago artists we post constantly (Chance The Rapper, Tree, Alex Wiley, Lucki Eck$), they also collaborate with touring rappers like Action Bronson and Curren$y and Raekwon and countless others. Check the […]
Madlib – Cue 06.
Those that had the chance to watch the Stones Throw documentary, Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton, will be more than familiar with this Shades Of Blue-esque beat. Cue 06 is taken from Madlib’s 10-track beat tape soundtrack for the documentary and will be released on vinyl this summer. Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton is available now. […]
Time Is Illmatic Documentary Trailer.
Wish I could get a flight to NY and a ticket for the opening night of the Tribeca Film Festival. The first night will double up as the premiere of the Time Is Illmatic documentary, which looks back on the early days of Nas‘ career. It’s a must see for any fans of the chip […]
Curren$y – This is Life Video.
Spitta Andretti and his Jet Lifers dropped a nice documentary covering their Jet Lounge series and their trip out to SXSW. If you haven’t already done so, be sure to listen to Curren$y‘s The Drive-In Theatre mixtape. It’s one of the best of the year. Via NahRight.
ZMoney – DBM & I Can’t Stop (Videos).
Chicago rapper/restaurant owner ZMoney dropped two big tracks last week, Dope Boy Magic and I Can’t Stop. The first is a music video within the DBM clothing line’s store. The second is a Closed Sessions single with a beat by Odd Couple and an accompanying documentary. Enjoy. Via FakeShoreDrive.
DOOM x Clarks Originals Video.
Check out the legend that is DOOM talking about the shoes that he has designed for Clarks. They don’t look half bad at all… Via ILLROOTS.
King Krule Abandoned Prison Performance Video.
King Krule has been building up more and more buzz throughout 2013. Most recently, Yours Truly dropped a video of him performing outside of an abandoned prison in LA. Watch the footage below. Via Potholesinmyblog.
Black Bike Week [VICE Documentary].
Via NahRight.
Curren$y – Jetflix Documentary.
Via XXL.
Pusha T – My Name Is My Name Documentary Pt 3.
Whilst shooting his video for Blocka in Jamaica, Pusha T was joined by Complex Magazine‘s editor-in-chief Noah Callahan-Bever for a the latest in the My Name Is My Name series of video interviews. The third and final part has Pusha T proclaiming his love for the current Chicago rap scene and discusses authenticity in hip hop. […]
Pusha T – My Name Is My Name Documentary Pt. 2.
The second video in the series exhibits the differences between Pusha’s music and what he listens to, as well as pressure from the police due to his reputation amongst other things. Via NahRight.
Pusha T – My Name Is My Name Documentary Pt. 1 .
The first in the My Name Is My Name Documentary series shows Pusha explaining his relationship with artists such as Pharrell Williams and Kanye West, whilst also discussing the state of Virginia’s hip hop scene. Via Miss Info.
Life + Times: The TDE Documentary Trailer.
Expect the full length documentary soon, featuring the Black Hippy crew and everyone they met along the way to Budweiser’s Made in America Festival. via 2dopeboyz
Will Robson Scott – Chi Raq Documentary.
London born photographer/filmaker, Will Robson Scott‘s documentary, Chi Raq is a harrowing portrait of the ever-increasing violence committed within the city of Chicago. Scott uses interviews with gang-bangers, relatives of deceased victims and survivors of violence to create an insight into the lives of those living within the city, as well as exploring the avenues […]
Stussy x Yo! MTV Raps Documentary.
Celebrating the impact the Golden Age had on style and fashion, Stussy have released a collection of tees, hoodies and crew necks featuring legendary rappers from the era. In Conjunction with the release of the Stussy x Yo! MTV Raps collection, Stussy have produced a two-part documentary entitled We Are All Watching. Part 1, The […]
M.I.A. Documentary Teaser.
Via The Fader.
