Welcome to Death Row (2001)
It Started in Compton. It Ended in Infamy.
The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.
Director: S. Leigh Savidge
Genre: Documentary, Music, TV Movie
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: September 25, 2001
Cast
- Suge Knight - Self - CEO, Death Row Records (archive footage)
- Dr. Dre - Self - Former Death Row Artist / Producer (archive footage)
- Snoop Dogg - Self - Former Death Row Artist
- Tupac Shakur - Self (archive footage)
- Nate Dogg
- Alonzo Williams
- Lydia Harris - Self
- Michael Harris - Self (voice)
- Jewell - Self - Rap Artist
- Miller London
Music: Tommy Coster
Cinematography: Michael Goi
Editing: Tyler Hubby
Production: Xenon Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats
Keywords
rap music, hip-hop, music business, 1990s, music documentary, gangsta rap, rap documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Welcome to Death Row about?
- The record label Death Row Records has, since its creation in 1993, been synonymous with the American hip-hop climate. Formed by ex-bodyguard Suge Knight, the label has released seminal rap albums from luminaries including Dr. Dre, Snoop Doggy Dogg, and the famous hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur. WELCOME TO DEATH ROW is a fascinating, well-researched documentary which explores the history of this intriguing and incredibly significant company.
- Who directed Welcome to Death Row?
- Welcome to Death Row was directed by S. Leigh Savidge.
- Who stars in Welcome to Death Row?
- Welcome to Death Row stars Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Nate Dogg, Alonzo Williams.
- How long is Welcome to Death Row?
- Welcome to Death Row has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Welcome to Death Row?
- Welcome to Death Row is a Documentary, Music, TV Movie film.
- What is the budget of Welcome to Death Row?
- Welcome to Death Row had a budget of $3M.
- Where was Welcome to Death Row produced?
- Welcome to Death Row was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Welcome to Death Row?
- The themes of Welcome to Death Row include: Hip-Hop Culture and Street Beats.