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Rhyme & Reason (1997)

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Average Rating:5.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 33 mins

Genre: Musical & Performing Arts

Synopsis: A video history following the rise of rap music, from the simple street rhythms of the Bronx to a powerful force in the music industry, and its popular off-shoots, hip-hop and house. Includes a... A video history following the rise of rap music, from the simple street rhythms of the Bronx to a powerful force in the music industry, and its popular off-shoots, hip-hop and house. Includes a look at some of the major performers in the field as well as interviews with such artists as Heavy D, The Fugees, Ice-T, The Notorious B.I.G., and Salt-N-Pepa. [More]

Starring: Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G., M.C. Eiht, KRS-One

Starring: Dr. Dre, Notorious B.I.G., M.C. Eiht, KRS-One, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, Ice-T, Fugees, Da Brat, L.B.C. Crew, Redman, Master P, Heavy D, Salt-N-Pepa, Lost Boyz

Director: Peter Spirer

Director: Peter Spirer
Composer: Benedikt Brydern
Producer: Charles X. Block, Peter Spirer, Daniel Sollinger

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  • Rhyme & Reason
  • Dozens of the greatest rappers of all time, including the late Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. come together for RHYME & REASON -- the ultimate backstage pass inside the vibrant world of rap and hip-hop! With a #1 Gold soundtrack featuring the #1 hit rap single "Nothin' But The Cavi Hit" by Mack 10 and Tha Dogg Pound, this daring motion picture tells the fascinating story behind the evolution of hip-hop culture. From a neighborhood pastime to a multibillion-dollar industry surrounded by controversy -- this funny, honest, and uncompromising look at a true cultural phenomenon has drawn critical acclaim from coast to coast!
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