Grandmaster Caz
Biography: Curtis Fisher better known by his stage name Grandmaster Caz (born April 18, 1961), is an American rapper, songwriter and DJ. He currently works as a celebrity tour guide for Hush Hip Hop Tours, a hip-hop cultural sightseeing tour company in New York City, and is a Board member of The Universal Federation for the Preservation of Hip Hop Culture.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 18, 1961
Deathday: N/A
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VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
2009-12-28
VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments
Overview: A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.
Genres: Documentary Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-28
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Sample This
2013-09-12
Sample This
Overview: A documentary that reveals how a forgotten record by the Incredible Bongo Band helped cement the foundation of hip hop when DJ Herc extended its percussion by playing them back to back, creating an anthem on the streets of the Bronx.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-12
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Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
2012-06-15
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-06-15
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Blue Gold: American Jeans
2014-05-31
Blue Gold: American Jeans
Overview: Tracing the history of blue jeans around the globe.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-05-31
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Step Up 3D
2010-08-04
Step Up 3D
Overview: A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-08-04
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Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
1984-01-05
Beat This!: A Hip Hop History
Overview: Beat This: A Hip-Hop History is a 1984 BBC documentary film about hip-hop culture, directed by Dick Fontaine. The cast includes Afrika Bambaataa, DJ Kool Herc — the film includes footage from Herc's original dance parties — The Cold Crush Brothers, Jazzy Jay, Brim Fuentes, and The Dynamic Rockers. It is narrated by Imhotep Gary Byrd. Originally part of the Arena television series, it was among the first crop of documentaries about hip-hop.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-05
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Just for Kicks
2005-06-06
Just for Kicks
Overview: Just for Kicks is a 2005 documentary film about the sneaker phenomena and history. It includes self confessed "sneakerheads" like Grandmaster Caz, Reverend Run, and Missy Elliott. It tells the story of the legendary Nike Air Force One's, or as they are called in New York "Uptowns." Also about the beginning of Air Jordans. The documentary also tells the story of how hip-hop pioneers DJ Run, Jam Master Jay, and DMC had everyone wearing Adidas Superstars with their smash hit "My Adidas."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-06-06
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Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop
2024-05-23
Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop
Overview: Microphone Check stands as a groundbreaking documentary offering a compelling narrative that delves into the often-overlooked origins and evolution of hip hop culture. As the first film of its kind to center primarily on the original pioneers of the genre, it sheds light on their invaluable contributions and untold stories. Beyond this pioneering approach, Microphone Check also distinguishes itself by being the first to comprehensively explore the origins of all the elements of hip hop, from DJing and MCing to graffiti and breakdancing. Through a captivating blend of interviews, archival footage, and cultural analysis, the film not only celebrates the creative ingenuity, social impact, and enduring legacy of hip hop but also reaffirms its status as a global cultural force.
Genres: Documentary History Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-23
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