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- Inspired by hip-hop groups like De La Soul and Public Enemy, rappers Phonte and Big Pooh, and producer 9th Wonder, based in Durham, North Carolina, formed Little Brother to carry on the tradition of developing hip-hop music set forth by their "big brothers." Now, a new documentary tells their story-May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story follows the rise, breakup, and reunion of Little Brother. A music documentary in the tradition of films like Beats Rhymes and Life or Zappa, May the Lord Watch details the vast impact of the preeminent 2000s group. The heart of the documentary lies in the unraveling and reconciliation between members Phonte and Big Pooh. Their relationship begins in the wake of their challenging upbringings in the South, strains while coming of age together in the music industry, and resolves with an enduring friendship, as the two men reunite and record their 2019 album May the Lord Watch. Told through never before seen archival footage, contemporary vérité scenes, and interviews from the group's members, peers, and family, the film's story unfolds in intimate detail under the framework of a 'UBN Made-for-TV Documentary', riffing on the fictional UBN Network created through comedy sketches on Little Brother albums.
- Chris Patrick: The Light. On March 30th, 2021, Chris Patrick starts his new day job, professional rapper, after quitting his old one, Geek Squad at Best Buy. He moves through Atlanta in training; acting in a Benji. music video, recording at a studio session, and before the day is done Chris unleashes a legendary freestyle finding within him The Light.
- KARI FAUX: The Kari Faux Show. On September 23rd, 2021, Kari Faux-rapper, singer, producer, DJ and clothing designer from Little Rock, AR-released the deluxe edition of her album, Lowkey Superstar, a new clothing drop, and a headlining show in New York. Follow Kari as she shows the world that independence is an art.
- IB: and The Family That Dreams. On the weekend of April 3rd, 2022, Ibrahim Hamad, the president of Dreamville Records, watched as 40,000 fans poured into Raleigh, NC, to celebrate the culmination of a collective dream. From befriending J. Cole in Queens, NY, to becoming his manager, to running the Dreamville label with his family, this is the story of Ib.
- WYNNE: In Rap City. On December 2nd, 2021, in Harlem, New York, Portland rapper Wynne made her first-ever appearance on Gray Rizzy's Barz Sessions, a radio freestyle series. Leading up to her breathless freestyle over Baby Keem's "range brothers," we see Wynne navigate New York City as she reminiscence on The Roots, radio freestyles, her rap come up in Portland, and being supported by Portland Trailblazer Damian Lillard. Creating a portrait of freestyling as a form of athleticism and art.
- Pell: 'Out That 504'. On February 19th, 2021, Pell wakes up to a crumbling car from a wreck the night before. As he pieces last night's story together, he rallies his creative collective glbl wrmng as they release their first project glbl wrmng Vol. 1 into the world, marking a climate change in New Orleans independent music.
- On January 15, 2020, Charlotte rapper Mavi headlines his first show in New York following a day full of meetings, selling himself to the industry and being sold in return, maneuvering the city big blue suitcase in hand.
- JID: Own Something (On Earth). On March 8th, 2021, JID signs on the dotted line. Not a record deal, but the contract for his first crib. Follow him as he reminisces on his path, reflects on his music and the communal result of its success, goes over details at the bank, and, ultimately, becomes a home owner.
- 99 NEIGHBORS: Live At The Governor's Ball. On September 24th, 2021, at Citi Field in Queens, the small-town collective 99 Neighbors brings Vermont to New York, sharing their sound and themselves with a crowd of thousands of devoted and potential fans, all the while reflecting on the defining question: If not 99, then what?
- In any place, at a given time, you find a rhythm. New York Summer, a Rap Portraits documentary special featuring Al-Doms, Ayanna (Deep Cuts NYC), Van Buren Records, Quadry and Annabelle Kline (That Good Sh*t) with cameos from Pusha T, Brent Faiyaz, Marco Plus, Rillyril, ovrkast, and Jinx. Scored by vacay.