Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
“Hip Hop didn't invent anything. Hip Hop reinvented everything”
Synopsis
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.
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The Art of Rap Official 2012 Trailer (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$288K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ice-T, Andy Baybutt
- Original Score
- Adam F.
- Original Title
- Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $288K
- Production Studios
- Vivendi Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ice-T, Andy Baybutt
Adam F.
Patrick J. Donnelly, Jeremy Hewson
Kieran Smyth
Paul Toogood, Alison Toogood
Department Leadership Roster
Ice-T
Director
Andy Baybutt
Director
Kieran Smyth
Editor
Jeremy Hewson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap about?
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.
Who directed Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was directed by Ice-T, Andy Baybutt.
Who stars in Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
The principal cast of Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap includes Ice-T, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Eminem.
When was Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap released and how long is it?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap make at the box office?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap grossed $288K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap was composed by Adam F..
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap?
Something from Nothing: The Art of Rap holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).