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Graffiti Rock

November 2024 •English

Graffiti Rock was a hip-hop based television program, originally screened June 29, 1984. Intended as an on-going series, the show only received one pilot episode and aired on WPIX channel 11 in New York City and 88 markets around the country, to good Nielsen ratings. Graffiti Rock resembled a hip hop version of the popular television dance shows at the time such as Soul Train and American Bandstand. The show was created and hosted by Michael Holman, who was the manager of the popular break-dancing crew, the New York City Breakers. The episode features Run D.M.C., Shannon, The New York City Breakers, DJ Jimmie Jazz and Kool Moe Dee and Special K of the Treacherous Three. The New York City Breakers, who were fresh off of their success from the movie, Beat Street, made a showcase appearance. The episode also features television and film actress, Debi Mazar and actor/director Vincent Gallo as dancers on the show. A segment of the show was sampled on The Beastie Boys' LP Ill Communication. "[...] alright, you're scratchin it right now, cut the record back and forth against the needle, back and forth, back and forth, make it scratch, but let me tell you something don't try this at home on your dad's stereo only under hiphop supervision, alright ?" The show has since become an important 'must-see' for hip-hop enthusiasts, alongside such titles as Wild Style and Beat Street.

iAS Live Music Review

November 2024 •English

Discover fresh tunes, explore emerging artists, and witness these dynamic ladies take the party to new heights. Get to know the dynamic duo behind the show - Double V & Lady Buggg - as they welcome special guests bringing valuable insights for aspiring brands.

Yo! MTV Raps

November 2024 •English

Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.

The Therapist

November 2024 •English

Dr. Siri Sat Sam Singh sits down to speak with musicians from the world of rap, rock, pop, dancehall and EDM to discover what lies beneath their public personas.

Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is

November 2024 •English

Titled after Keyshia Cole's 2005 debut album, this reality docudrama peeks inside the life of the Grammy-nominated R&B songstress who has overcome a rough childhood to make her dreams come true. When she's not on the road, in the studio or making public appearances, Keyshia keeps busy re-establishing a relationship with her mom, Frankie -- who placed Keyshia in foster care while Frankie abused drugs and alcohol -- and supporting her sister Neffe and her four children. Through therapy sessions, heated discussions, and tough love, the women work to rid themselves of past demons and strengthen the ties that bind them.

The Rap of China

November 2024 •Chinese

The Rap of China is a Chinese rap reality show produced by IQiyi. The show is based on a South Korean rap reality show called Show Me The Money. The show has four celebrity producers whose job is to train and guide the rappers participating in the competition. The producers are Chinese-Canadian singer-songwriter Kris Wu, Taiwanese-American singer Wilber Pan, Taiwanese rapper MC HotDog and aboriginal Taiwanese rock musician Chang Chen Yue.

Rap Sh!t

November 2024 •English

Two estranged high school friends from Miami reunite to form a rap group.

Breaking Life

November 2024 •French

Free Meek

November 2024 •English

This intimate documentary series chronicles Meek Mill's transformation from chart-topping rapper to galvanizing face of criminal justice reform. As Meek, his family and his legal team fight for his freedom, cameras capture the birth of the #FREEMEEK movement and re-investigate a case filled with allegations of dirty cops and systemic corruption in a broken judicial system.

Antonia

November 2024 •Portuguese

Champaign Ill

November 2024 •English

A super star rapper suddenly dies leaving his best friends Alf and Ronnie to mourn his loss, plus the loss of their jet-setting lifestyle. Back in their hometown they have to pick up the pieces and figure out a way back to the top.

SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B

November 2024 •English

In this six-part limited series, the fans get a VIP front-row seat and backstage access to ’90s nostalgia as SWV and XSCAPE pull back the curtain on their personal and professional lives and prepare to hit the stage together.

Rhythm + Flow

November 2024 •English

In this music competition show, judges Tip “T.I.” Harris, Cardi B and Chance the Rapper hit the streets to find the next rap superstar.

jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy

November 2024 •English

The lives of an emerging superstar and a filmmaker intertwine in this intense, intimate docuseries charting Kanye West's career, filmed over two decades.

Making the Band 2

November 2024 •English

Making the Band 2 aired on MTV from October 19, 2002 to April 29, 2004. It centered around the creation of the hip-hop group Da Band.

My Coolest Years

November 2024 •English

My Coolest Years is a television program that aired on VH1 in which actors, musicians, and other celebrities reminisce about their high school years.

Samurai Champloo

November 2024 •Japanese

Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.

Soldout

November 2024 •Russian

The music label that the rapper Drumma'K works with resembles a dysfunctional family in which everyone pursues only their own interests. The concept of "Sold Out" is a landmark for every artist. This is not just a successful concert, tickets for which are no longer available. This is a goal, a meaning and a dream, after which a completely different life begins. But to achieve this goal, Drumma'K needs to find his own voice, and not mindlessly copy modern trends. What will be the rapper's creative path and what will he do for the love of his fans?

The Tanning of America

November 2024 •English

VH1 teamed up with acclaimed filmmakers Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman and famed author, award-winning entrepreneur, advertising executive, and record executive Steve Stoute for a 4-part documentary series based on Stoute’s best-selling book, “The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy.” VH1’s “The Tanning of America: One Nation Under Hip Hop” is a thorough examination of hip-hop as a cultural movement, whose profound influence in music, film, television, fashion, business, race relations and politics eventually paved the way for the election of Barack Obama. Stoute notes, “Since its birth, hip-hop has been a reflection of black America, but never before have we seen it cast as such a far-reaching agent of political change. This film paints an entirely new picture of the impact of hip-hop culture over the last 30 years.”

Concrete Feeling

November 2024 •French

Concrete Feeling tells the story of French hip-hop. It’s about rap as social comment and how French hip-hop climbed the charts to become the most popular music in France.