Shock G
Biography: Gregory Edward Jacobs (August 25, 1963 – April 22, 2021), known professionally as Shock G (and his alter ego Humpty Hump), was an American musician, rapper, and lead vocalist for the hip hop group Digital Underground. He was responsible for Digital Underground's "The Humpty Dance", 2Pac's breakthrough single "I Get Around", and was co-producer of 2Pac's debut album 2Pacalypse Now.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 25, 1963
Deathday: April 22, 2021
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Copyright Criminals
2009-05-21
Copyright Criminals
Overview: Copyright Criminals examines the creative and commercial value of musical sampling, including the related debates over artistic expression, copyright law, and (of course) money. This documentary traces the rise of hip-hop from the urban streets of New York to its current status as a multibillion-dollar industry. For more than thirty years, innovative hip-hop performers and producers have been re-using portions of previously recorded music in new, otherwise original compositions. When lawyers and record companies got involved, what was once referred to as a “borrowed melody” became a “copyright infringement.” The film showcases many of hip-hop music’s founding figures like Public Enemy, De La Soul, and Digital Underground—while also featuring emerging hip-hop artists from record labels Definitive Jux, Rhymesayers, Ninja Tune, and more.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-21
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Who's the Man?
1993-04-23
Who's the Man?
Overview: Ed Lover and Doctor Dre are two inept barbers. Deciding that maybe they ought to find another line of work, they join the police. A big mistake, as far as their duty sergeant, Sgt Cooper is concerned, who proceeds to harass them at every turn. Despite this, they discover a major crime, and proceed to solve it in their own unusual fashion.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-23
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Nothing but Trouble
1991-02-15
Nothing but Trouble
Overview: While attempting to seduce gorgeous lawyer Diane Lightson, wealthy gadabout Chris Thorne agrees to drive her to Atlantic City, N.J. But, when some reckless driving draws the attention of a deeply critical cop, they and the flamboyant "Brazillionaires" who tagged along end up in the court of a grotesque and vengeful judge, who has a special vendetta against the wealthy and erudite.
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-02-15
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Finding the Funk
2014-01-31
Finding the Funk
Overview: Finding the Funk is a road trip in search of the past, present and future of Funk music. Starting with Funk's roots in Jazz and the James Brown bands of the '60s we travel to the Bay Area to celebrate Sly & the Family Stone, then to Dayton the birthplace of so many of Funk's originators, then onto Detroit where from the ashes of Motown, P-Funk's Mothership arose, and then to LA where a new crop of musicians are creating their own Funk history. On our journey into Funk, we talk to legends Sly Stone, Bootsy Collins, George Clinton, Nona Hendryx, Maceo Parker, Bernie Worrell, and Steve Arrington and their descendants Mike D, D'Angelo, Sheila E, Shock G and Sade's Stuart Matthewman. Narrated by Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson of the Roots.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-01-31
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George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
2006-10-27
George Clinton: Tales of Dr Funkenstein
Overview: Don Letts's hilarious and colourful profile of the godfather of funk, whose 50-year career has defined the genre. From his 1950s days running a doo-wop group out of the back of his barber store, through the madness of the monster Parliament/Funkadelic machine of the 70s to his late 90s hip-hop collaborations with Dre and Snoop, George Clinton has inspired generations of imitators. Contributors include Outkast's Andre 3000 and Macy Gray.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-27
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Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel
2002-03-07
Tupac Shakur: Thug Angel
Overview: Documentary examining the politics, music, and life of Tupac Shakur.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-07
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Digital Underground - Raw & Uncut
2004-01-01
Digital Underground - Raw & Uncut
Overview: In 1989, the face of Hip-hop music was changed with the arrival of the Original Big Nosed Rapper, a.k.a. Humpty Hump. Along with fellow members Shock-G, Money-B and DJ Fuze, Digital Underground made their mark on the rap game and are recognized as true
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-01-01
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Soundz of Spirit
2005-02-08
Soundz of Spirit
Overview: Award winning documentary by Joslyn Rose Lyons exploring the relationship between spiritual connection and the creative process in hip-hop music.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-08
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I Get Around
1993-03-19
I Get Around
Overview: 2Pac's 1993 Music Video, I Get Around
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-19
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