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Sunday | 4/29/2012 01:00:00 PM | 0 comments
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New York, 1986: a city of big dreams and equally big problems. Like New York itself, hip-hop music encompassed both of these human conditions. But hip-hop and its cultural birthplace shared other important characteristics, too: the desire to always be original, a hustle-to-survive ambition, and -- if the stars aligned -- the ability to come out on top, no matter what the odds.
Dutch filmmaker, journalist and rap fanatic Bram Van Splunteren stepped into the city for one intense week in 1986. He was armed with five things: a camera crew, a map, a deep respect for the hip-hop artform, a list of phone numbers, and a burning desire to get to the bottom of what this still-growing subculture was all about. By the time he left, he had the answers he needed, along with a treasure trove of golden video footage. Tragically, these images never returned from Europe, languishing in obscurity from hip-hop's homeland for more than a quarter-century. Until now.
Big Fun in the Big Town is about hip-hop when artistry in the game was still at its center. When skills, not hype, got you your first record deal. When Run-DMC took the reins from Doug E Fresh and Grandmaster Flash, paving the way for hundreds of other hitmakers to follow. When a chart-topping LL Cool J still lived with his Grandmother. When the Latin Quarter was the club to be at on any weekend night. And when artists from all backgrounds could taste their own pop chart dreams, just beyond their reach but still seemingly attainable.
This essential, fast-paced documentary shows hip-hop from just about every angle, and approaches its subjects with a journalistic sobriety and respect rarely given to this oft-misunderstood artform and culture, even to this day. It presents worldwide superstars and aspiring rappers, dancers and beat boxers on an even playing field, reminding us that rap was once a wide-open game for anyone with talent to grab at the brass ring of fame.
Commercially available for the first time ever after more than 25 years, Big Fun in the Big Town is nothing short of a revelation.
Dutch director Bram Van Splunteren has been a noted music, arts and human-interest documentarian for more than two decades, known for feature films on The Red Hot Chili Peppers ("A Dutch Connection") and Loudon Wainwright ("One Man Guy"), among many others. For more information, visit: www.bramvansplunteren.nl.
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Wednesday | 4/25/2012 03:39:00 PM | 0 comments
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Sunday | 4/22/2012 10:00:00 AM | 0 comments
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Saturday | 4/21/2012 02:30:00 AM | 0 comments
In a concerted effort to encourage and support environmental awareness and street art, GAP partnered with 5 selected street artists from Tembokbomber for the 0% plastic bag project in 2012. Five local street artists - Darbotz, Tutu Tupai, Koma, The Yellow Dino, and Wormo, interpret the tag line, "0% plastic" in their own individual ways and each bag design represent each designer's unique take on environmentalism. These bag are made with 100% cotton that have not gone through any bleaching process.
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Friday | 4/20/2012 01:41:00 PM | 0 comments
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G'day mate, how things goin? Its been a while since i step my feet on Singapore, can't really remember anything from my last visit. It felt like my first time being there. On the first day, i paint with my good friend of mine from FAB, Cheztwo. I also suppose to paint with Jaba UB and also with Clogtwo ZNC, but the rain and this and that makes us change our schedule. To bad i didn't have the time to finally paint with them two.. Even i was late when im going to The Radical Force anniversary. I had a great time thanks to my family, Kreate, Radical Force Crew, Farhan, Red, Floor shark, Hamdi, East Rider Crew, Clogtwo, Jaba, Cheztwo, Medina, and all the bboys. Enjoy the flicks !
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