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Music on Screen: Beats, Rhymes, & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
“A welcome blast of ’90s nostalgia, taking us back to a time – and a sound – that pulsates with optimism.” – Entertainment Weekly
“Rapaport, in his feature directorial debut, does an admirable job recounting the group’s formation and dissecting its dissolution.” – New York Times
“…a must for hip-hop heads.” – New York Post
“Even those who never joined the cult of A Tribe Called Quest will find this clear-eyed chronicle of their career irresistible.” – New York Daily News
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Synopsis:
Actor Michael Rapaport examines the music of the 1990s hip-hop group as well as the conflicts that drove the band members apart.
4:30pm: Pre film performance by Bap Pack: Hartford Based Lyricists Klokwize, Hydro, Tang Sauce, The RAPoet Self Suffice
Four solo MCs join forces in the name of Unity to honor the Culture of Hip-Hop. The Bap Pack performed at schools, colleges, sports stadiums, festivals, and more, reaching thousands of listeners hungry for that futuristic Boom Bap. Now, after a year of rocking crowds outside, they keep you warm through the Winter with the first 2 official Bap Pack releases…. The Boom – Radio Edit and Shinin’ – Radio Edit. Listen to the Bap Pack and related artists on the Bap Pack! playlist. PEACE!
Sponsored by Suzanne Hopgood in honor of Frank Lord.
