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Filmography
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Hot In
Here (2005)
Hip-hop and honeys combine in this
sizzling sampler of the finer things in life. With a selection of
some of the best rap artists performing today, HOT IN HERE gets
crunk with the Yin Yang Twins, Fat Joe, Amerie, as well as some
super-hot action with some super-fly girls. World-famous mixtape
maker and DJ Vlad the Butcher is joined by Mr. Marcus and Justin
Slayer as hosts of the proceedings.
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Paper
Chasers (2005)
The rise of hip hop has given an
opportunity to many enterprising souls with a keen eye for making
money. Artists who were formerly content with record sales in the
millions have decided that this is no longer enough, and have
branched out into a wide variety of business ventures. Director
Maxie D. Collier takes a look at some of these "paper
chasers" (as he terms them) in this exploratory documentary,
offering viewpoints from battle-scarred industry veterans and new,
up-and-coming talents. Collier also juxtaposes the success stories
of artists such as Ludacris and Fat Joe with his own stresses and
strains concerning the making of his film, which frequently
threaten to cut the making of PAPER CHASERS short, and provide a
neat counterpoint to the accomplishments of his subjects. An
insightful view of a thriving industry, Collier's film is an
absorbing dissection of the impact these hip hop entrepreneurs
have had on the world.
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Hip
Hop Immortals (2004)
Hip-hop has risen from humble
street beginnings and become a worldwide phenomena. Having
irrevocably changed the musical landscape, the genre has seen many
of its stars attain wealth and power that they never believed
possible. The style of rappers has infiltrated other industries,
with clothing manufacturers making a mint from street wear, and
marketing people utilizing slang and hip-hop fashion to sell
products. This fascinating documentary illustrates the huge
influence hip-hop has over 21st Century culture, and talks to some
of the major players in the rap game. Among those featured are
Busta Rhymes, Cypress Hill, Snoop Dogg, Melle Mel, Fat Joe, Mos
Def, and many more!
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Don of
All Dons (2003)
Florida hip-hop impressario Luke
Campbell's first feature length film is a laugh-packed romp about
a three-day beach party weekend in South Beach, Miami. Co-starring
Big Tigga and Bishop Don Juan, the fun hits a riotous peak with a
grand finale centered around a wild "Player's Ball,"
which includes appearances by Wu-Tang Clan, Kurupt, Fat Joe, and
Doug E. Fresh.
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Fat
Joe - Follow The Don (2003)
Fat Joe is a hip-hop sensation.
Now come behind the scenes with the portly star as he takes us on
a tour of his life, and brings a few famous friends along for the
ride. P. Diddy, Irv Gotti, Ja Rule, and Ashanti all make
appearances, along with an assortment of groupies, strippers, and
a whole lot more!
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Scary
Movie 3 (2003)
The Scary Movie gang is back for
the third installment in this spoof series, but they are no longer
content to stick to the horror genre. Everything from "Lord
of the Rings" to "8 Mile" is up for skewering.
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Prison
Song (2002)
The American dream is at odds with
the American justice system in this story of the deterioration of
the soul of one inner-city African-American male. Raised primarily
in group homes, Elijah (Q-Tip) lifts himself up through art and
education. When a full college scholarship is revoked, frustration
and anger takes over. Fighting with another youth in the group
home, he accidentally kills the other boy. Sentenced as an adult,
the stoic Elijah now attempts to free his broken spirit through
art once again as he serves his 15-year-to-life sentence.
Rapper Q-Tip conceived and stars in this critique on the prison
system and the idea of American justice. Characters allow the
audience into their thoughts by breaking into song with solemnity
in a manner that could introduce a younger, more jaded audience to
the musical format. Darnell Martin (I LIKE IT LIKE THAT) offers
compassionate direction and supporting work is provided by Mary J.
Blige, Elvis Costello, and Danny Hoch.
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Empire
(2002)
Victor Rosa (John Leguizamo) is
all about the mighty dollar and fashions himself as a businessman
on par with Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Bill Gates. With an iron
fist, he runs a successful "street pharmaceutical"
business that peddles a heroin mix he has named Empire. His
beautiful fiancיe, Carmen, a Baruch College student,
befriends a classmate with an investment-banker boyfriend, Jack
Wimmer. Victor meets Jack, and they instantly connect. Both are
hard-core businessmen from two different sides of the legal fence.
When Jack offers Victor a piece of the action on the stock market,
he sees his ticket out of the violent streets of the South Bronx
and jumps at the opportunity. But there is a bigger price to be
paid than clean money for his gorgeous new Soho lifestyle. For the
first time, Victor is confronted with a price tag that he will
find difficult to pay.
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Blazin'
(2001)
Latin hip-hop stars Fat Joe, Cuban
Link, Angie Martinez and Michael Wehrhan all star on this
combination music, action, and drama video. Love blossoms in the
unlikely setting of a nightclub called Domain, where Sam (Sasha
Knopf) and Alex first encounter one another. The attempts made by
Sam's mother to keep the couple apart set off a string of violent
incidents that culminate in a spectacular climax. BLAZIN' captures
the frenetic energy of the New York City streets and Latino
neighborhoods, portraying an exciting moment in pop music
history--when Latin hip-hop is about to break through to a mass
market. This is thus both an important document as well as a fun
piece of entertainment.
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Droppin
Jewels (2001)
An hour and a half of the most
daring contemporary rappers in the rhyming scene, DROPPIN JEWELS
showcases the sharp wit and quick tongues of talents including
Ludacris, Eight Ball & MJG, Luke, Wiz Deniro, Edub, Fredro
Star, Cuban Lunk, Fat Joe, and others. In uncensored freestyles
and candid interviews, the viewer will get to know the minds
behind the rhymes.
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Luke's
Freakfest: Tha Movie (2001)
Rap-erotica impresario Luke
Campbell presents yet another celebratory foray into the world of
sexy beach parties! THA MOVIE tells the story of a wacky three-day
celebration at Miami's debaucherous South Beach. And to top it all
off, the final evening ends with the wildly hedonistic Player's
Ball, at which rap stars like the Wu Tang Clan, Kurupt, Fat Joe,
and Doug E. Fresh all appear.
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Thicker
Than Water (1999)
Rappers Fat Joe and Mack-10 star
in this violent gang saga as Lonzo and DJ, two thugs who almost
kill each other until they share their interest in hip-hop music.
To finance new recording studio equipment, the duo turn to
cross-country cocaine dealing, and the body count soars in both LA
and New Orleans. Supporting actor Big Pun died of a heart attack
before the film's release. Ice Cube, prominent on the cassette
box, has a two-scene cameo. For more rappers-turned-actors movie,
see Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys in TOUGHER THAN LEATHER.
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