Certified Trap (Documentary) [Video]

" Certified Trap is a revolutionary web series on Trap music and it's growing influence on other genres. Our goal was to reach out to influential players on both sides of the fence utilizing key relationships from the two most credible brands in the business, LiveMixtapes.com and Mad Decent to explore the possibilites. Episode 1 bridges the gap between Hip Hop and EDM genres, featuring appearances from Dirty South Joe, DJ Scream, Gucci Mane, Mike Will, Waka Flacka, Dj Genesis, DJ Sega, Sonny Digital, DJ Spinz, Southside, TM, 808 Mafia, Drumma Boy, Daniel Disaster, Bigga Rankin, Alley Boy, FKi, Two9, Trap-A-Holics, Bambino Gold, Eldorado Red, Swizzy Mack, Gianni Lee & Flosstradamus. " - LiveMixtapesTV

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Busta Rhymes - Life & Rhymes (Documentary) [Video]

In anticipation of his upcoming free album, "Year Of The Dragon",  Google Play sits down with Busta Rhymes and crew during a recent live performance in Brooklyn for a look back at his "Life & Rhymes". The 20 minute documentary features commentary from fellow artists Q-Tip, Phife Dawg, Charlie Brown, Dinco D, Sadat X, Reek The Villain and more! Take a look back at the career of the lyrical genius and also download two new singles from the album below courtesy of Google Play! "Year Of The Dragon" drops August 21st.

Download: Busta Rhymes - King Tut / Doin It Again

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & Skillz - The Jazz Cafe Experience [Video]

Back in May, hip hop veterans DJ Jazzy Jeff and Skillz took their live routine to The Jazz Cafe in the UK and documented the whole experience with commentary. I had the privilege of catching the duo's show in Toronto a couple years back and it was truly unlike anything I've experienced before. Absolutely a must see performance. Get educated with the Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff and MC Mad Skillz in this documentary below!

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Rakim: The Definition Of A Classic (Documentary) [Video]

"Rakim: The Definition Of A Classic" is the latest must see mini-documentary sponsored by Reebok which takes a look back at one of the best to ever do it. The project features in person interviews and commentary from Rakim himself as well as DJ Premier, Bill Adler and Noah Callahan-Bever. Watch below!

" When we saw them we were like: 'They look just like the record!' The jewelry, the jackets, the mean face, the big, fat sideburns – them pork chop sideburns that Rakim had – he looked like what we were hoping he was gonna look like. " - DJ Premier

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The Beat Junkies - For The Record (Documentary) [Video]

" The World Famous Beat Junkies, comprised of members J-Rocc, DJ Babu, D-Styles, DJ Rhettmatic, DJ What?!, Mr. Choc, Icy Ice, Curse, DJ Shortkut, Melo-D, Symphony and DJ Havik have been putting in work on the turntables since they were first established in 1992. Known internationally as the premiere DJ crew, their longevity is a testament to their immense musical talents.

In celebration of the legendary Beat Junkies, LRG presents For the Record – a short documentary profiling the collective with contributions from the likes of A Trak, Q Bert and Peanut Butter Wolf – with DJ Jazzy Jeff commenting that “there are no DJ’s out today that haven’t been influenced by the Beat Junkies at all.” In addition, the Beat Junkies are heading out on the road for an international tour with stops across the US, Europe and Asia and this past weekend kicked off their tour at the Echoplex in Los Angeles, CA on June 30. Laced in commemorative letterman jackets from LRG that celebrates 20-years of hard work and hustle, here's to another 20 more in the game. " - Stones Throw Records

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Big K.R.I.T. - The Making of Live From The Underground [Video]

" Man... It's been a long time coming but it's finally here. My album "Live From The Underground" is online and in stores. In this video you'll get to see some of the process of making the album. You'll get to see me working with legend B.B. King in the studio and hear some great stories about some of the songs and the album cover.... y'all enjoy " - Big K.R.I.T.

Buy: Big K.R.I.T. - Live From The Underground

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The Notorious B.I.G. - Behind The Music (Full Episode) [Video]

For this weeks episode of the hip hop themed season of "Behind The Music", VH1 takes a look back at the life of legendary rapper, The Notorious B.I.G. Originally the Biggie episode aired years ago but has been updated with new footage. Watch the full episode below!

Part One:

Keep watching with part two below!

Nas - Behind The Music (Full Episode) [Video]

VH1's hip hop themed season of Behind The Music continues with the latest episode surrounding the life and times of Nasir "Nasty Nas" Jones. Watch as Nas discusses all his major albums, his beef with Jay-Z, his marriage to Kelis and much more. The documentary features guest commentary from Common, Q-Tip, Russell Simmons and Chris Webber among others. Watch the full episode below!

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Action Bronson & Party Supplies - Hookers At The Point [Music Video]

Worlds collide as up and coming rapper, Action Bronson hooks up with Fools Gold artist, Party Supplies for a collaborative mixtape entitled, "Blue Chips". Check out the music video for the lead single off the project, "Hookers At The Point" below. The Rik Cordero directed narrative is based on the HBO documentary of the same name and follows a first hand encounter offered by Bronson himself. "Blue Chips" drops March 12th!

" Blue Chips is a project that allows me to give something back to all the people who have been supporting me during the last year. Party Supplies and myself linked up in the late fall and over the span of a few weeks created this project entirely off the cuff. We didn't over think it, we just had fun making music with no pressures of making a "hit song", clearing of samples or sales expectations. " - Action Bronson

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Big Boi - The Crown Life (Short Documentary) [Video]

Follow one half of Outkast, Big Boi, tour around Europe as he goes from on stage performances to spur of the moment, $50,000 shopping spree's. Overall just having a good time travelling around the world! DJ Quik even cameo's @ 7:30. Watch below!

" In celebration of Crown Royal Black's partnership with Big Boi, cameras went behind the scenes to document Big Boi during his tour in Europe to capture moments of his life and career that showcase his definition of "The Crown Life." The short film lets audiences into Big Boi's life as he performed at Glastonbury in England and at Hove Festival in Norway, as well as a day off in Budapest, Hungary. " - Crown Royal

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Prince - A Purple Reign (Full BBC Documentary) [Video]

Great biopic documentary by the BBC Four on musical genius / iconic pop god, Prince Rogers Nelson, entitled A Purple Reign. Watch the full documentary below!

Part 1

Watch the rest of the parts below!

Real Scenes: Detroit (Documentary) [Video]

Great documentary about the musical safe haven that is Detroit.

Real Scenes: Detroit from Resident Advisor on Vimeo.

" You can't talk about electronic music without mentioning Detroit. That's why in the second edition of Real Scenes, RA and Bench went to the city which birthed the genre we now call techno. "

Roy Ayers Project: Who is Roy Ayers? (Teaser) [Video]

The latest teaser from the ode to the genius that is Roy Ayers: Who is Roy Ayers? If you don't know you better ask somebody. Can't wait to see this.

Music: Tall Black Guy - Luv Dancin'

The documentary features interviews with (in order of appearance):

The Neptunes Present: The 8th Planet (Documentary) [Video]

Great documentary about a very underrated duo.

The Neptunes present "The 8th Planet" from Decon on Vimeo.

"An experimental documentary created by Jason Goldwatch. Released in conjunction with the album CLONES."
"Features Pharrell, Chad Hugo, the Clipse and Fam Lay." - Decon

Beats Rhymes & Life The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest (Documentary Trailer) [Video]

Can't wait to see this.

Directed By Michael Rappaport

Hitting theaters this summer!

Roy Ayers Project: Bobbito Garcia (Trailer) [Video]

Great story.


Everybody Loves The Sunshine.

Roy Ayers Project: ?uestlove (Trailer) [Video]

Can't wait to see this documentary about the Godfather of Progressive Hip Hop.

Producer: Haylow Overby
Director: Haylow Overby, Ariel Nuñez

J Dilla - Still Shining (Documentary) [Video]

"J.Dilla: Still Shining" from B.Kyle on Vimeo.

" Created in 2006, this remembrance piece is created as a tribute to the memory and legacy of James "J.Dilla" Yancey. This is a piece designed for his fans and supporters who knew of his accomplishments before February 2006 and those that have grown to appreciate his genius. Here, we gain a greater insight and understanding about our musical icon. " - B. Kyle

J.Dilla is Still Shining.

J. Dilla : Still Shining (Trailer) [Video]

Ode to the man, the myth...

" Gifted Films Inc presents a Brian ‘B.Kyle’ Atkins project, J. Dilla: Still Shining. The comprehensive remembrance piece on the late great James ‘J. Dilla’ Yancey will be available February 7th via TheJDillaProject.com (the site isn’t up yet). The doc will feature unseen personal photos, and rare concert performance footage. Along with all of that, the project also will feature exclusive testimonials from friends and frequent collaborators like Erykah Badu, Dwele, Pete Rock, Bilal, ?uestlove, Busta Rhymes, Phat Kat, Common, Q-Tip, Houseshoes, and more. " - Okayplayer

Stay tuned for tons of Dilla tribute mixes, events, tracks and much more coming in the month of February!

Happy Dilla Month Everybody!