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1994 Hip-Hop Documentary in New York (Canal +, French TV)

Talk about a moment frozen in time: a long lost 1994 french report (originally shown on Canal +) about Hip Hop culture in New York City. Featuring Wu Tang Clan, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Guru, Supernatural, Lasts Poets, Afrika Ba...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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“The Joy Of Disco” (a BBC Documentary)

Ever wonder where the idea of beatmatching and mixing songs together first came from? How about ye ol’ birth of the 12” record? Any takes on what started same sex liberation on the dance floor? Last night I watched BBC’s ...
by Doc'trin

 
 
“From Jack to Juke: 25 Years of Ghetto House” (Documentary by Sonali Aggarwal)

“From Jack to Juke: 25 Years of Ghetto House” (Documentary by Sonali Aggarwal)

Currently all the rage with hipsters worldwide, Chicago Juke music has roots that run deep. The film chronicles the birth and evolution of a genre over 25 years. A fascinating watch!
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
Dudley Perkins “Interplanetary Peace Talks 2012 A.U.” (Documentary)

Dudley Perkins “Interplanetary Peace Talks 2012 A.U.” (Documentary)

I like watching documentaries, especially about music. And last night, I watched the wonderful documentary about Declaime aka Dudley Perkins. I learnt a lot about the life of this artist and his vision. The duo of filmmakers A....
by Aie Chat

 
 
Timbaland – True Hollywood Story (Documentary)

Timbaland – True Hollywood Story (Documentary)

For some reason Timbaland doesn’t get as much respect as he should from all the hip-hop and R&B heads. When you ask anyone about him they’ll agree that he’s one of the best and most original producers but...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
Brasil Brasil! “Part 1: From Samba to Bossa” (BBC Documentary)

“Brasil Brasil!” – From Samba to Bossa (BBC Documentary)

BRASIL BRASIL A three-part series from BBC The series offers a detailed account of the years in which Brazilian music has evolved and constantly changed, while capturing the global imagination. Filmed at Brazil’s massive ...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
Sun Ra “Brother From Another Planet” : a BBC Documentary

Sun Ra “Brother From Another Planet” : a BBC Documentary

Sun Ra was born on the planet Saturn some time ago. The best accounts agree that he emerged on Earth as Herman Blount, born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, although Sun Ra himself always denied that Blount was his surname. He r...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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King Midas Sound – Documentary (Parts 1 & 2)

Interesting mini doc on King Midas Sound, a great three piece collective that I had the pleasure to interview 2 years ago. (link to the interview) “On KMS’ new record called “Without You”, Kevin Martin (...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
Berlin : Real Scenes by Resident Advisor

Berlin : Real Scenes (a Resident Advisor movie)

For the third edition of Real Scenes, RA and Bench go to one of the most special places for electronic music in the world: Berlin. When the Berlin Wall came down in 1989, techno became the underground soundtrack to the reunion ...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 

 
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Detroit : Real Scenes (a Resident Advisor movie)

Real Scenes: Detroit from Resident Advisor on Vimeo.
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Zapp & Roger – The Documentary

TV One’s Documentary on one of the greatest and most influential Funk bands — Zapp and talkbox master – Roger Troutman!
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)

 
 
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Big Daddy Kane – The Documentary

I’m just a total sucker for music documentaries, put on something about the making of an album by a band I don’t even like and I’ll watch it. But this is just an absolutely essential watch for any hip-hop head...
by Lexis (MIMS Founder)