Rap Attack (2002)

8.0/10 79 min Documentary Music

Overview

A documentary at the heart of French rap in 2002: its beginnings, its history, its influences. Featuring interviews, freestyles, and previously unseen live performances from French rap artists. Dance, graffiti, and DJing are explored with most of the pioneers of the movement, such as Squat, Dee Nasty, Crazy B, Lionel D, Kool Shen, DJ Mehdi… as well as Mode2 and Jon One for graffiti. The 1 hour and 20 minutes alternate between footage of concerts and artists in the studio, like DJ Pone, with commentary primarily from rappers but also from other key figures. A remarkable retrospective and work beginning with archival photos from New York.

Cast

JoeyStarr

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Kool Shen

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ROHFF

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DJ Mehdi

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Akhenaton

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Alix Mathurin

Self

Shurik'n

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Passi

Self

Diam's

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Stomy Bugsy

Self

Dee Nasty

Self

Cut Killer

Self

Rockin' Squat

Self

Doc Gynéco

Self

Oxmo Puccino

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DJ Kheops

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Lino

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Lady Laistee

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