American Rapstar
Synopsis
A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
DOC NYC
Festival / Special Debut
October 11, 2022
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Justin Staple
- Original Score
- Joel Kynan
- Original Title
- American Rapstar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Ventureland
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Justin Staple
Joel Kynan
Ali Brown, John Battsek, Braxton Pope, Kerstin Emhoff
Department Leadership Roster
Braxton Pope
Producer
Kerstin Emhoff
Producer
Justin Staple
Director
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What is American Rapstar about?
A new scene of troubled, lo-fi young rappers have emerged from Trump’s America, utilizing the SoundCloud streaming platform to quickly become the most culturally disruptive force in hip hop, shocking the world with their rambunctious antics, prescription drug use, facial tattoos, and rebellious punk energy. What do these newly minted millionaire artists say about the state of youth culture today and the future of the music streaming economy? We examine the SoundCloud rap scene’s biggest stars from within the culture as well placing them in the broader musical context in an attempt to understand how we arrived here and where we are headed.
Who directed American Rapstar?
American Rapstar was directed by Justin Staple.
Who stars in American Rapstar?
The principal cast of American Rapstar includes Lil Pump, Taylor Lorenz, Ernest Baker, Chris King, Bigheadonthebeat.
When was American Rapstar released and how long is it?
American Rapstar was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for American Rapstar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for American Rapstar was composed by Joel Kynan.