Nas (Musician)
61) Supreme Team
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Showtime Documentary Films presents Supreme Team, a docuseries that chronicles the impact made by one of New York City's most notorious narcotics trafficking organizations on the rise of hip-hop music and culture. For over two decades, Kenneth "Supreme" McGriff and Gerald "Prince" Miller spread their influence out from South Jamaica, Queens through the violence and tragedy of the crack cocaine epidemic. Before long, the group's growing neighborhood...
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The craft. The history. The power. All these elements of the hip-hop movement are discussed with director Ice-T and the legends he interviews: Afrika Bambaataa; Eminem; Nas; Mos Def; Kanye West; Chuck D; KRS-One; Snoop Dogg; Run-DMC; and Ice Cube, in this compelling and gritty feature-length documentary.
67) Ticker
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A cop on the edge must team up with the cool-headed leader of the bomb squad to stop a terrorist from continuing his series of deadly bombings.
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The untold story of the world's longest running video show, Video Music Box. A hip hop mainstay since 1983, VMB gave a platform to artists like Jay-Z, Nas and Mary J. Blige before they hit it big. Host Ralph McDaniels' archives amassed over 40 nearly years reveal the show's importance to numerous big-name musicians, as well as to the kids that grew up watching.
75) Miracle's boys
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Life in the hood is tough, especially for the Bailey brothers, who find themselves on their own after the deaths of their parents. As they struggle to hold their family together, the boys have to face the challenges of raising themselves. The series follows the trio through their hardships and triumphs, as they learn to face life's challenges and rewards, together on the mean streets of Harlem.
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A compilation that has been curated to define the history of hip-hop over its evolution throughout the past 50 years. There are a number of artists who, while not licensable for this compilation, are among the Mt. Rushmore of iconic artists within the genre. We would be remiss to not acknowledge them, and their contribution to the art form. Respect. LL Cool J.; Dr. Dre; 2Pac. Eminem; Jay-Z; Drake; Travis Scott; Beastie Boys; Lil Wayne; Kendrick Lamar;...
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Returning to his childhood home in Queensbridge, Nas shares stories of his upbringing, his influences - from the music of his jazz musician father Olu Dara to the burgeoning hip hop scene in New York City - and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age twenty. Features interviews with his Illmatic producers, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, L.E.S., and DJ Premier, and musical peers, including Pharrell Williams and Alicia Keys....