Filmography

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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!

 

 

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.

 

 

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!

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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.

 

 

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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