The Honorable Shyne
November 21, 2024
The Honorable Shyne may not exactly convince us of Shyne’s musical importance, but it unfurls his improbable story with aplomb.
ALL: Media Matter
Ol’ Dirty Bastard: A Tale of Two Dirtys
September 2, 2024
A Tale of Two Dirtys strains to show us that the much-missed Wu-Tang star was a compelling artist, not a holy fool.
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story
February 18, 2024
Kings from Queens: The Run DMC Story gives testimony about a history that most fans of a certain age will know by heart.
May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story
February 11, 2024
May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story substitutes lengthy, single-camera interviews for a compelling, dynamic film.
All Up in the Biz
October 15, 2023
All Up in the Biz pays tribute to Biz Markie, whose tragically young demise remains fresh among the hip-hop community.
Okayplayer’s Future
October 15, 2023
The intrigue surrounding Okayplayer’s future comes amid a dearth of sites that cover hip-hop with journalistic integrity.
Welcome to Rap City
October 15, 2023
Welcome to Rap City explores the history of the much-missed video program with not enough vintage clips and too many talking heads.
Wham!
September 4, 2023
More than just a doc of an indestructible pop act, Wham! offers an instructive look at how early rap penetrated the mainstream.
Valentino, Inc
September 4, 2023
Few seem to know that one of the key brands in the 1992 film Juice is Valentino, Inc, a now-defunct library music company.
The Legacy of J Dilla
April 15, 2023
The Legacy of J Dilla covers oft-trod ground, but there’s a poignancy in watching friends and family memorialize a lionized producer.
Cypress Hill: Insane in the Brain: Tough, Tender, and Smoked Out
August 21, 2022
In this Showtime documentary, Estevan Oriel struggles to encompass the complexity of a highly unique West Coast group.
The House List ep. 68: A guide
January 27, 2018
A cheat sheet to my extended discussion about indie rap with Peter Agoston for his podcast, The House List.