The suppressed voices from Latin hip-hop culture are finally heard in this compelling voyage to the underground roots where it all began! Witness hip-hop's best kept secrets pump into the pen, bleed onto the page, race thr... more »ough the microphone, and blast onto the stage to influence the world of music. Two generations of Latino hip-hoppers reveal their struggles, successes, and the secrets of their art, flinging open a controversial window with a no-holds-barred approach that will shock the music industry. Respected by their peers, ignored by the media, these are the key figures who have revolutionized hip-hop culture, filled with gripping stories told through riveting interviews, exclusive backstage footage, and dope music! Step inside the recording studios, put on a headset, and prepare to Pass the Mic!« less
"Finally, a documentary worth watching. Pass The Mic! is a ... musical tour de force on the Latin Hip-Hop World. Big props on making this film! I received the pre-order copy the other day, and Dammm...I've seen this movie 3 times already. Those freestyles are some of the tightest I have ever seen. Plus, this movie isn't about cars, money, and the bling-bling that most rappers talk about. This is the real deal, straight up hard-core look at what it really is like in the music industry. Everyone needs to learn from these Rappers. ...I thought I would be wasting my money, but the movie is worth the paper and the DVD is stacked with bonus stuff. "The Passion of Existence" is tight as hell; and Jacken of Psycho Realm clowns fools who think they are "Hip-Hop" but telling us the truth-there is no one way to act to be hip-hop, like wearing sideways hats, -that hip-hop is just living your life and not vice versa. I highly recommend this movie! It fits nicely on the shelf next to Cheech and Chong's Up In Smoke DVD."
WOW! A Great Film that surpasses expectations!
04/15/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This movie is great! It's a real hip hop history lesson for any hip hop head. I loved the interviews, freestyles, and the music. I've already recommended this movie to all my college buddies. Their stories are so compelling, you are completely hooked. The DVD is worth it, and there are tremendous amount of bonus features. I love this film. BUY IT NOW!"
The best documentary about latin hip hop i ever saw
02/12/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the best thought provoking documentary ever. i had a chance to see this movie several times and i just cant take my eyes off of it. This movie brings out the truth about latin hip hop. It tells how latins were in this movement we call hip hop from the beginning. This is a must see. Everyone should see this documentary because it brings to the attention of how important latin hip hop is. BUY THIS DVD!!!... YOU WON"T REGRET IT!!!..."
A CLASSICK FILM!
DopeRhymes213 | Los Angeles, CA USA | 07/19/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What more can anyone say? I seen this movie at the Arclight Theatre in Hollywood, CA, and it blew my mind. As an aspiring MC, I learned tons about the biz, especially from Psycho Realm, Delinquent Habits, and ODM. From contracts to marketing, and much more! The movie also has interviews and freestyles from the now school of hip hop: Ill Fame, now known as La Sinfonia, Conejo, and Los Tumbados. Buy this film people, because we need more films from the likes of Safada Y Sano Production! The creditals for PASS THE MIC! speak for themselves: Voted #1 in Vibe, honored by American Film Institute, tons of reviews and screenings around the world y todo. Does anyone know if it will be released on UMD? Now that would be dope!"
One of the best documentaries around
Underground Head | Los Angeles, CA USA | 09/21/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is one of the best Latin hip hop documentaries out there. It was one of the first to document the struggle of brown hip hop artists in the music industry, and it was the first to showcase the new generation of artists who are currently making noise (La Sinfonia, Los Tumbados, Conejo...). With this in mind, it is not difficult to realize that those behind this documentary knew the importance of this story/project. I won't say much about the story, but you have to see it for your self. The extra features such as the Kinto Sol & Los Tumbados music videos are a nice bonus. There is a ton of education and material in this DVD. Definetly worth its price. Get yourself a copy!"