hip-hop documentary

Documentary WE WERE HYPHY Captures Distinct Bay Area Sound and Culture

| April 2, 2022
We Were Hyphy

Los Angeles may be known as the birthplace of gangsta rap, but just 500 miles away in northern California, the Bay Area boasts its own distinct hip-hop sound and culture in a vibe that can only be described as “hyphy.” While the hyphy movement never gained the same mainstream momentum as other musical genres, it […]

“Dark City” Documentary Explores Baltimore’s Hip-Hop scene

| June 29, 2021
Dark City on the Beat

When most people think about Baltimore, the city’s thriving music and art scene isn’t likely the first thing that comes to mind. However, the Issa Rae-produced documentary “Dark City Beneath the Beat,” which premiered at the SXSW film festival and is currently available on Netflix, highlights the contrast between Baltimore’s gritty streets and its thriving […]

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