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I Rap Therefore I Am
Rap ? Violent words, a social chronicle without complacency at a time of the politically correct and a wishywashy consensus. Twenty years after its first babblings in the popular quarters of New York, rap has imposed its presence beyond the borders. Je rap donc je suis (I Rap Therefore I Am) goes around five different towns where it meets rappers driven by the same motivation. In Paris and its suburbs, Marseille and its districts, Algiers, London or Berlin, rappers move, play, record, teach... And above all, they talk. Outside of any promotional context, the present-day heralds of French hip-hop, from La Rumeur to IAM, speak about the role of rap, the environment in which it was born, boredom, the feeling of belonging to a sacrificed generation, drugs in districts of towns, immigration, parents, political and social actors, the police, school, writing, money, the parallel economy, violence...
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Plot Summary
This is a compilation album and documentary-style video that explores the genre of hip-hop through interviews and performances by influential artists. It delves into the creative process, lyrical content, and cultural impact of rapping. The compilation features a diverse range of artists discussing their craft and the evolution of hip-hop music. It aims to provide insight into the minds of those who shape the genre.
Critical Reception
As a compilation album and video, critical reception is fragmented and often focused on the individual artists featured rather than the project as a whole. The documentary aspect was generally seen as an interesting, though not groundbreaking, exploration of hip-hop culture at the time of its release.
What Reviewers Say
The documentary offers a decent look into the world of hip-hop and its artists.
Features a good selection of interviews and performances from the era.
Lacks a cohesive narrative structure, feeling more like a collection of clips.
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Fun Fact
The release of 'I Rap Therefore I Am' coincided with a period of significant mainstream growth and diversification for the hip-hop genre in the late 1990s.
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