Grandmaster Caz

Overview

A countdown of 100 of the most shocking moments in music, hosted by Chris Jericho.

Cast

Chris Irvine
Self (Host)

Michael Colton
Self

Alice Cooper
Self

Godfrey
Self

Carrie Keagan
Self

Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels
Self

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.

Cast

Gene Simmons
Narrator

Rosey Grier
Self

Melle Mel
Self

Questlove
Self

Jerry Butler
Self

Grandmaster Caz
Self

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.

Cast

Ice-T
Self

Dr. Dre
Self

Ice Cube
Self

Snoop Dogg
Self

Eminem
Self

Afrika Bambaataa
Self

Overview

Tracing the history of blue jeans around the globe.

Cast

Judy Collins

Edward Burns
Narrator

Yo-Yo Ma

Tommy Hilfiger

Calvin Klein

Marky Ramone

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.

Cast

Rick Malambri
Luke

Adam Sevani
Moose

Joe Slaughter
Julien

Sharni Vinson
Natalie

Alyson Stoner
Camille

Kendra Andrews
Anala

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.

Cast

Afrika Bambaataa
Himself

Grandmaster Caz
Himself

Malcolm McLaren
Himself

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."

Cast

Damon Dash

Bill Adler

Missy Elliott

Bobbito Garcia

Grandmaster Caz

Adam Horovitz

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.

Cast

Grandmaster Caz
Himself

MC Sha-Rock
Herself

Melle Mel
Himself

DJ Hollywood
Himself

Coke La Rock
Himself

Tariq Nasheed
Himself

Curtis Fisher a.k.a. Grandmaster Caz

Born: April 18, 1961 in the Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Movies

VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments

Sample This

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Blue Gold: American Jeans

Step Up 3D

Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

Just for Kicks

Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop

Images

Related

10 Important Old School Hip Hop Songs

1979 -1984 Old School Hip Hop Block Party Mix

29 Essential 1980s Hip Hop Songs

GRANDMASTER CAZ

Curtis Fisher a.k.a. Grandmaster Caz Born: April 18, 1961 in the Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.

Movies

VH1's 100 Most Shocking Music Moments

Sample This

Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap

Blue Gold: American Jeans

Step Up 3D

Beat This!: A Hip Hop History

Just for Kicks

Microphone Check: The Hidden History of Hip Hop

Images

Related

10 Important Old School Hip Hop Songs

1979 -1984 Old School Hip Hop Block Party Mix

29 Essential 1980s Hip Hop Songs

Curtis Fisher a.k.a. Grandmaster Caz

Born: April 18, 1961 in the Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.