Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap 12 years old
Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything
SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap.
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Snoop Dogg He was 40, now 53 years old | as Himself |
| Ice Cube He was 43, now 55 years old | as Himself |
| Ice-T He was 54, now 66 years old | as Himself |
| Common He was 40, now 52 years old | as Himself |
| Kanye West He was 35, now 47 years old | as Himself |
| Eminem He was 39, now 52 years old | as Himself |
| Dr. Dre He was 47, now 59 years old | as Himself |
| Yasiin Bey He was 38, now 50 years old | as Himself |
| Chuck D He was 51, now 64 years old | as Himself |
| Big Daddy Kane He was 43, now 56 years old | as Himself |
| Anthony 'Treach' Criss He was 41, now 53 years old | as Himself |
| Xzibit He was 37, now 50 years old | as Himself |
| KRS-One He was 46, now 59 years old | as Himself |
| B-Real He was 42, now 54 years old | as Himself |
| DJ Premier He was 46, now 58 years old | as Himself |
| Redman He was 42, now 54 years old | as Himself |
| Grandmaster Caz He was 51, now 63 years old | as Himself |
| Doug E. Fresh He was 45, now 58 years old | as Himself |
| Joe Budden He was 31, now 44 years old | as Himself |
| Afrika Bambaataa He was 55, now 67 years old | as Himself |
| Royce da 5'9 He was 34, now 47 years old | as Himself |
| Bun B He was 39, now 51 years old | as Himself |
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Adam F. as Music. | Sound |
| Andy Baybutt as Director. | Directing |
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap (12 years)
Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything
- Release day: Friday, June 15, 2012
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Revenue: 288312.00