RAP HISTORY IN THE MOMENT.
The first feature documentary from Rap Portraits.
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THE LITTLE BroTHER STORY
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Mavi / What’s Meant for You
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. A portrait of Mavi in motion. New York, NY.
EarthGang / Spilligion
On September 24th, 2020, Atlanta rap duo Earthgang, of the eclectic collective Spillage Village, prepares for the midnight release of their long-awaited group album, Spilligion, with a virtual performance in Patchwerk Studios. The show is succeeded by an album release live stream with Spillage Village and thousands of their closest fans. Atlanta, GA.
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. New Orleans, LA.
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. New Jersey / Atlanta, GA.
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. Atlanta, GA.
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. New York City.
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?
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.
IB / & 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.
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