A Hip Hop Minute (2024)
1986 was a special year in the development of hip-hop. The Dutch TV documentary BIG FUN IN THE BIG TOWN captured this on film. And 15-year-old Pascal Garnier was immediately fascinated by New York’s young rap celebrities. Almost 40 years later, with the assistance of Bill Adler - the former publicist of the legendary Def Jam label - he tracked down the artists of that time. Roxanne Shanté, DMC and Def Jam’s creative director Cey Adams reminisce and also talk about their current lives. In his grandmother’s house, hip-hop icon LL Cool J talks about the meaning of “I Need Love”. Pure emotion - for viewers and everyone involved.
Director: Pascal Garnier
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: May 4, 2024
Cast
- LL Cool J - Self
- Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels - Self
- Roxanne Shanté - Self
- Cey Adams - Self
- Schoolly D - Self
- Marley Marl - Self
- Bill Adler - Self
- Heidi Smith - Self
Screenplay
Music: Wim Coryn
Cinematography: Remco Bikkers
Editing: Pascal Garnier
Production: Animal Tank
Country: Belgium
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Pascal Garnier
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Hip Hop Minute about?
- 1986 was a special year in the development of hip-hop. The Dutch TV documentary BIG FUN IN THE BIG TOWN captured this on film. And 15-year-old Pascal Garnier was immediately fascinated by New York’s young rap celebrities. Almost 40 years later, with the assistance of Bill Adler - the former publicist of the legendary Def Jam label - he tracked down the artists of that time. Roxanne Shanté, DMC and Def Jam’s creative director Cey Adams reminisce and also talk about their current lives. In his grandmother’s house, hip-hop icon LL Cool J talks about the meaning of “I Need Love”. Pure emotion - for viewers and everyone involved.
- Who directed A Hip Hop Minute?
- A Hip Hop Minute was directed by Pascal Garnier.
- Who stars in A Hip Hop Minute?
- A Hip Hop Minute stars LL Cool J, Darryl 'DMC' McDaniels, Roxanne Shanté, Cey Adams, Schoolly D, Marley Marl.
- How long is A Hip Hop Minute?
- A Hip Hop Minute has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is A Hip Hop Minute?
- A Hip Hop Minute is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was A Hip Hop Minute produced?
- A Hip Hop Minute was produced in Belgium.