Aug 26, 2011 the hip hop community has singlehandedly made the movie a cult classic. Scarface is a classic and genuine hiphop artist who originated around the inception of real hiphop. Fully loaded with allnew special features including. As such, i am happy that it has finally received a dvd release that fans can be proud to own. White nationalists spend a lot of time analyzing the themes in movies and the impact they have on our people. Apr 01, 2004 wrapping up the package is a disturbingly exploitive featurette. Whats always bothered me with the film scarface is that people use tony montana as some sort of role model. Feb 10, 2017 universal announced friday february 10 that a remake of hip hops favorite movie scarface is slated to debut the summer of 2018. Diddy, eve, method man, scarface and more on how this classic film has influenced their lives and music. Wrapping up the package is a disturbingly exploitive featurette. Training day and the equalizers antoine fuqua was originally. There is even a documentary on the new scarface dvd about the movies influence on hip hop performers. Since his arrival with the geto boys, scarface has giving the world a number of legendary verses and classic songs, and he doesnt seem ready to stop just yet. Origins of a hip hop classic, and a film is being made about his life.
Scarface is a film that utilizes every available inch of its widescreen frame, so a sharp, clean and vivid transfer is, one would hope, a given for any digital release of depalmas opus of excess. Scarface is a classic and genuine hip hop artist who originated around the inception of real hip hop. The 50 best hiphop movies and shows streaming on netflix. But what some may not not realise is that the movie itself was a remake of a 1932 movie. Origins of a hip hop classic video 2003 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Oct 22, 2015 a look at the gunfire sound differences between the original dvd of the movie scarface 1983 and the platinum dvd of the same film. Scarface may be one of the most influential movies in not only hip hop music but also in american culture. Origins of a hip hop classic, the wutang clans raekwon describes scarface as the bible of hip hop, and the film does take on tony montanas epic. Origins of a hiphop classic that includes interviews with.
Scarface music from the motion picture soundtrack discogs. Origins of a hip hop classic geldt het filmpersonage tony. Yeah i listen to hip hop sometimes, but i could care less what influence scarface had on p diddy or his fellow rap friends. As if the way his life was displayed in the movie is. With michael mfume, sandra pulley, joe clair, racquel price. But the lowdown, seedy movie with al pacino as a cuban thug influenced pop culture from gangsta rap to miami vice. Origins of a hip hop classic, the wutang clans raekwon describes scarface as the bible of hip hop, and the film does take on tony montanas epic tale in a biblical sense. Its so beloved that there is even a documentary about its impact on hip hop. May 20, 2011 in addition to tattoos, machados work has been used by nike, toyota, tmobile, metropcs and in grand theft auto. People hated scarface until hiphop gave it cred new york post. The cards are pretty cool and the old version isnt for me so its going to stay at the bottom of the box till i get bored and run out of things to watch. The hiphop community has singlehandedly made the movie a cult classic. Scarface done w hiphop, rapper proclaims scarface is dead. Hes perhaps best know for his singles no tears, still and damn it feels good.
Featurettemaking of the rebirth of scarface featurettemaking of acting scarface featurettemaking of creating scarface featurette scarface. Scarface remake gets release date all new hip hop music. The deleted scenes werent anything to write home about either. Hes perhaps best know for his singles no tears, still and damn it. Scarface has become one of the most memorable films of 1983, thanks to al pacinos powerful performance, support from other filmmakers like martin scorsese, and its adoption by hip hop artists. Apr 26, 2017 in the documentary def jam presents scarface. The cast also features michelle pfeiffer, steven bauer. Interviews from todays biggest hiphip artists and how this classic film has influenced their lives and music.
I listened to hiphop by dj khaled the other day and i was like damn scarface had a good verse, i wanna hear more from him. The tv version deleted scenes theatrical trailer teaser trailer short filmdef jam presents. Universal announced friday february 10 that a remake of hip hops favorite movie scarface is slated to debut the summer of 2018. The tv version deleted scenes theatrical trailer teaser trailer short film def jam presents. While the godfather series is arguably the most revered gangster saga, scarface is the film whose posters adorn student walls.
Highrolling mc from the geto boys who helped put houston hiphop on the map. The most active retiree in hip hop history also discussed his busy dubdime plans which include the release of his first ever mixtape, dopeman music due. He is not a make junk music to make a buck artist, and for that i believe he doesnt receive the credit he is due. Scarfaces impact on hiphop culture movie news sbs movies. Origins of a hiphop classic 2003 out of 4 sean combs, russell simmons, kevin liles, capone, n.
Scarface how the al pacino gangster film became a pop. Origins of a hiphop classic featurette and the films theatrical trailer, both are available via bdlive. Below are 11 of our favorite hiphop songs with scarface references. Scarface 06 money makes the world go round by cellounet. Scarface is an inarguable pioneer of southern hiphop music some even consider him a living legend in the game. Mafioso rap, is a hip hop microgenre which first started in the late 1980s and later flourished in the mid1990s. This latest release boasts a very smooth, film like 2. So for all the scarface fans on rapgenius what are his best albumsa. Scarface is back to the fix, face plans to extend his contributions in music by withdrawing his. Scarface deluxe gift set 2003, dvd this set is great for any movie collection. The rapper scarface, who took his name from the film, says of the pacino character, this cat is just like me.
The only problem i had with this was the origins of hip hop garbage thats in the second disk. Our antihero deals with moral dilemmas at every turn. Origins of a hip hop classic, interviews from todays biggest hip hop artists including p. The tv version a look at some of the ways this very adult movie into an acceptable form to show on tv by replacing words and a lot of editing. It is a remake of the 1932 film and tells the story of cuban refugee tony montana who arrives in 1980s miami with nothing and rises to become a powerful drug lord. We all know and love scarface from the 80s, many classic one liners and an unforgettable movie in general.
There is even a documentary on the new scarface dvd about the movies influence on hiphop performers. It seems like every generation of rappers has a innate connection to the films rags to riches story. This latest release boasts a very smooth, filmlike 2. Featurettemaking ofthe rebirth of scarface featurettemaking ofacting scarface featurettemaking ofcreating scarface featurettescarface. Scarface hotnewhiphop hip hops digital giant songs. The documentary pacino referred to is 2003s scarface. Scarface is loved by rappers with an unwavering devotion that can safely be called obsession. A regional guide profiles two dozen specific hip hop scenes across the united states, showing how each place shaped a singular identity.
In the midst of scoping out every hip hop doc on netflix, i was hesitant at first to watch backstage, unsure if it might be a waste of time, but in all seriousness, the film is a classic. This 2003 documentary feature was only on the 20th anniversary edition dvd of. Second, the corporate hierarchy appears to have instituted a complete. I can say that this is a breath of fresh air to the entire hip hop community.
I am not saying that this is the most exciting, poignant featurette ever, but the host of hip hop artists interviewed, including snoop dogg, p. The movie itself is simply a more explicit version of one of the uniquely american film genres, the gangster film. Essentially this is a collection of clips from the movie and not surprisingly including most of the violent snippets, interspersed with hiphop stars extolling the virtues of the film and biggin up pacinos character. The two volumes span the complete history of rapfrom its 1970s origins to the rap battles between queens and the bronx in. Brad terrence jordan born november 9, 1970, better known by his stage name scarface, is an american rapper, record producer, and politician, best known as a member of the geto boys, a hip hop group from houston, texas. The movie has been borrowed from so often that its difficult to understand how original it seemed in 1983, when latino heroes were rare, when cocaine was not a cliche, when sequences at the pitch of the final gun battle were not commonplace. On june 30, 2010, scarface announced that he was working on a new album entitled the habit, which would include features from john legend and drake, and that it was scheduled for release that fall. In the midst of scoping out every hiphop doc on netflix, i was hesitant at first to watch backstage, unsure if it might be a waste of time, but in all seriousness, the film is a classic. May 21, 2012 scarface may be one of the most influential movies in not only hip hop music but also in american culture. In it, rappers like diddy, nas and snoop dogg analyze the movies impact. Scarface deluxe gift set dvd, 2003, 2disc set for sale. Indeed, their comments really encapsulate just how popular this film has become in the last twenty years.
Article on 1983 film scarface, written by oliver stone, directed by. Granted, they dont have all the best movies that hiphops yielded or embraced like, of course, scarface and krush groove. Jayz feels a connection to the movie scarface, which starred al pacino. The release of scarface coincided with the rise of hip hop music, and the film has had a lasting influence on hip hop.
Apr 26, 2010 the most active retiree in hip hop history also discussed his busy dubdime plans which include the release of his first ever mixtape, dopeman music due may 4th, to be followed this fall by mr. A weekend retreat at a remote cabin in the woods for a group of childhood pals turns into a terrifying fight for survival, as a former friend whose family was killed years earlier comes along looking for revenge. Why the hiphop community still worships scarface thegrio. So for all the scarface fans on rapgenius what are his best albums a. Bdlive portal if you want to see the def jam presents. It is a remake of the 1932 film and tells the story of cuban refugee tony montana al pacino who arrives in 1980s miami with nothing and rises to become a powerful drug lord. Diddy, eve, and scarface had some very interesting things to say about scarface the movie. Complete your purchase to save the mp3 version to your music library. Few movies have had as large of an impact on hiphop as scarface. Mar 16, 20 granted, they dont have all the best movies that hip hop s yielded or embraced like, of course, scarface and krush groove. Origins of a hiphop classic, interviews from todays biggest hiphop artists including p. Carmen electras the lap dance hip hop dvd, 2005, 2disc set 3. It is the pseudomafia extension of east coast hardcore rap.
Thoroughly researched and in tune with the culture, hip hop in america. Now scarface is being rereleased on bluray, plus a onenight showing in theaters on august 31. In 2005, comedian chris rock praised scarface as one of the best three rappers of all time on his list of the top25 hip hop albums ever. The lost files, scarface added to an already extensive catalog that stands as one of the best in the entire hip hop game. An immigrant of lowly origins rises to the top of society through unethical methods. It is characterized by themes and lyrics that emphasize a mafia lifestyle. Scarface is an inarguable pioneer of southern hip hop music some even consider him a living legend in the game.
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