Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Ali Shaheed Muhammad

Born: August 11, 1970
in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Movies for Ali Shaheed Muhammad...

The Legacy of J Dilla
Title: The Legacy of J Dilla
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: April 7, 2023
Type: Movie
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn't his accolades come sooner?
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Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Title: Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes
Character: Self
Released: June 14, 2019
Type: Movie
Explore the vision behind the iconic American jazz record label. Since 1939, Blue Note artists have been encouraged to push creative boundaries in search of uncompromising expressions. Through current recording sessions, rare archive and conversations with iconic Blue Note artists, the film reveals an intimate perspective of a legacy that continues to be vital in today’s political climate.
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Title: Marvel's Luke Cage
Character: Ali Shaheed Muhammad
Released: September 30, 2016
Type: TV
Given superstrength and durability by a sabotaged experiment, a wrongly accused man escapes prison to become a superhero for hire.
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Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Title: Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’
Character: Self
Released: June 7, 2012
Type: Movie
A provocative look into the seven-year history of the series that gave hip hop a voice and broke color barriers, integrating MTV with rap. "Yo! MTV Raps" premiered on August 6, 1988 with hosts Fab 5 Freddy, Ed Lover and Doctor Dré, and shaped the careers of many of today’s hip hop superstars, while simultaneously making groundbreaking strides in introducing hip hop to the mainstream.
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Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Title: Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest
Character: Self
Released: July 8, 2011
Type: Movie
Having forged a 20-year run as one of the most innovative and influential hip hop bands of all time, the Queens NY collective known as 'A Tribe Called Quest' have kept a generation hungry for more of their groundbreaking music since their much publicized breakup in 1998. Michael Rapaport documents the inner workings and behind the scenes drama that follows the band to this day. He explores what's next for, what many claim, are the pioneers of alternative rap.
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Title: Yo! MTV Raps
Character: Self
Released: September 21, 1988
Type: TV
Popular rap music videos showcased along with live performances and interviews with notable rap artists.