2024-05-02T17:25:40Z https://trueskool.com/video/video/listTagged?tag=Art&rss=yes&xn_auth=no tag:trueskool.com,2023-08-24:1464587:Video:822134 2023-08-24T01:36:12.817Z Editor's Pick https://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/ll-cool-j-the-roots-discuss-the-art-of-hip-hop-ownership-lyrical-"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12207998853?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />LL COOL J &amp; The Roots Discuss The Art Of Hip-Hop, Ownership, Lyrical Rivalries + More

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/ll-cool-j-the-roots-discuss-the-art-of-hip-hop-ownership-lyrical-"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/12207998853?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />LL COOL J &amp; The Roots Discuss The Art Of Hip-Hop, Ownership, Lyrical Rivalries + More tag:trueskool.com,2023-06-15:1464587:Video:820359 2023-06-15T00:01:50.284Z Editor's Pick https://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-full-movie-1"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11840232875?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational rap, is explosively explored in this award wining and critically acclaimed authentic look into the life, music and history of 1990's underground hip hop culture! Packed with rare and archival footage of some of the most amazing MC's ever to bless the mic, the film features the story of MC Supernatural and his quest to…

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-full-movie-1"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11840232875?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational rap, is explosively explored in this award wining and critically acclaimed authentic look into the life, music and history of 1990's underground hip hop culture! Packed with rare and archival footage of some of the most amazing MC's ever to bless the mic, the film features the story of MC Supernatural and his quest to become a champion, battling many in his way including his arch nemesis Craig G of the famed Marley Marl Juice Crew. Made by a grass roots co-operative of independent local community filmmakers, b-boys, DJ's, and MC's, this documentary takes us on a journey through the previously unexamined dimensions of hip hop as a spiritual and community based art form. Combining the best of independent art house cinema within the hip hop mix tape format, the film features legendary battles from New York to LA, including The Lyricist Lounge, Project Blowed, and The Wake Up Show! The artists featured in the film, from Mos Def to Notorious BIG provide insight into one of the least seen faces present in the music: improvisation and creativity. Structured with insights from the Last Poet's esteemed Abioudun Oyweole and jazz &amp; rap historians Freestyle connects the dots from the pain and love of yesterday's poets to today's hip hop inovators. Revealing the art forms stunningly emotional outlet, whether sharing energy in a street corner cipher for block cred or a stadium's commercial rap performance full of 1,000s of paying fans. Like the Griots of Africa or the wail of Coltrane's saxophone, today's hip hop MCs all have a similar purpose: to share their experience with others hungry for truth, community and healing. tag:trueskool.com,2023-03-23:1464587:Video:818059 2023-03-23T00:31:59.653Z Editor's Pick https://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/the-art-of-diss-battle-rap-then-and-now"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11001726655?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Arthur "L.A." Buckner and Linda Diaz explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Featuring special guests Smack White, DNA, and Arsonal, we dive deep into the roots of this art form and its cultural significance.<br></br> <br></br> Starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, we explore the evolution of rap battles from Harlem parties to…

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/the-art-of-diss-battle-rap-then-and-now"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/11001726655?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Arthur "L.A." Buckner and Linda Diaz explore the rich history of battle rap and the birth of the Ultimate Rap League (URL). Featuring special guests Smack White, DNA, and Arsonal, we dive deep into the roots of this art form and its cultural significance.<br /> <br /> Starting in the late 1970s and early 1980s, we explore the evolution of rap battles from Harlem parties to worldwide competitions, culminating in the formation of the Ultimate Rap League in 2009. Smack White, the founder of URL, shares his journey and vision for the league, while DNA and Arsonal, two of the most respected and talented battle rappers in the game, give us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in this highly competitive art form. tag:trueskool.com,2021-10-14:1464587:Video:802402 2021-10-14T00:53:21.430Z Editor's Pick https://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-full-movie"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9700138063?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational rap, is explosively explored in this award wining and critically acclaimed authentic look into the life, music and history of 1990's underground hip hop culture! Packed with rare and archival footage of some of the most amazing MC's ever to bless the mic, the film features the story of MC Supernatural and his quest to…

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/freestyle-the-art-of-rhyme-full-movie"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9700138063?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Over 15 years in the making, the world of improvisational rap, is explosively explored in this award wining and critically acclaimed authentic look into the life, music and history of 1990's underground hip hop culture! Packed with rare and archival footage of some of the most amazing MC's ever to bless the mic, the film features the story of MC Supernatural and his quest to become a champion, battling many in his way including his arch nemesis Craig G of the famed Marley Marl Juice Crew. Made by a grass roots co-operative of independent local community filmmakers, b-boys, DJ's, and MC's, this documentary takes us on a journey through the previously unexamined dimensions of hip hop as a spiritual and community based art form. Combining the best of independent art house cinema within the hip hop mix tape format, the film features legendary battles from New York to LA, including The Lyricist Lounge, Project Blowed, and The Wake Up Show! The artists featured in the film, from Mos Def to Notorious BIG provide insight into one of the least seen faces present in the music: improvisation and creativity. Structured with insights from the Last Poet's esteemed Abioudun Oyweole and jazz &amp; rap historians Freestyle connects the dots from the pain and love of yesterday's poets to today's hip hop inovators. Revealing the art forms stunningly emotional outlet, whether sharing energy in a street corner cipher for block cred or a stadium's commercial rap performance full of 1,000s of paying fans. Like the Griots of Africa or the wail of Coltrane's saxophone, today's hip hop MCs all have a similar purpose: to share their experience with others hungry for truth, community and healing. tag:trueskool.com,2021-08-26:1464587:Video:801254 2021-08-26T00:35:23.708Z Editor's Pick https://trueskool.com/profile/RentheVinylArchaeologist

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/something-from-nothing-the-art-of-rap-full-documentary"><br /> <img alt="Thumbnail" height="180" src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9477113888?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240"></img><br /> </a> <br></br>Visually luscious and drenched with the big beats of classic cuts and freestyle rhyming by some of the masters of the music, SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Hip-Hop. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is Ice-T, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that…

<a href="https://trueskool.com/video/something-from-nothing-the-art-of-rap-full-documentary"><br /> <img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9477113888?profile=original&amp;width=240&amp;height=180" width="240" height="180" alt="Thumbnail" /><br /> </a><br />Visually luscious and drenched with the big beats of classic cuts and freestyle rhyming by some of the masters of the music, SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Hip-Hop. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is Ice-T, who takes us on a personal journey into the asphalt roots of the music that saved his life. This film is not about stardom, bling, or beef; it's about the craft and skill - what goes on inside the minds and erupts from the lips of rap legends. Ice-T travels from coast to coast, engaging intimately with the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, Eminem, Nas, Mos Def, Kanye West, Chuck D, KRS-One, Snoop Dogg, Run-DMC, and Ice Cube. The film features original rapping and some classic never heard before a cappellas from the mouths of the creators. What emerges is a mighty soul tribute to the original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.