25 Mar 2003
Straight from the Projects: Rappers That Live the Lyrics - Brownsville, Brooklyn
Rap group M.O.P. gives a tour through Brownsville in Brooklyn to show where they grew up, and what inspires their music.
The Legacy of J Dilla
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
Top Billed Cast
J Dilla Self (archive footage)
Mats Nileskär Self (archive audio)
Frank Nitt Self - Rapper, Frank n Dank; Friend
Martha Yancey Self - Sister
Illa J Self - Brother (as John Yancey)
Maureen Yancey Self - Mother
DJ Jazzy Jeff Self - Producer; Friend
Amp Fiddler Self (archive footage)
Q-Tip Self (archive footage)
Edwin Houghton Self - Journalist
Phat Kat Self - Rapper; Collaborator
Black Milk Self - Producer, Slum Village
Mike Ross Self - Founder, Delicious Vinyl
Raphael Saadiq Self - Producer, The Ummah
Busta Rhymes Self (archive footage)
Jonathan Dworkin Self - Management Team
Kelley L. Carter Self - Journalist
House Shoes Self - D.J.; Friend
Common Self - Rapper; Friend
T3 Self (archive footage)
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