The MC: Why We Do It

Name: The MC: Why We Do It
Released: 2005-02-01
Rating: 6

6.0/10 (2)

·2005· 73 min

Director: Peter Spirer

"The MC: Why We Do It" takes a look inside the world of Hip Hop and MCs to explore the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form. The MC started out as a mere introducer of musical acts, but when DJs began spinning tracks at block parties in the Bronx in the late 1970s, the MC began to rap along to the beats, emerging as the focal point of a new music form. The film not only explores the origins of MC'ing, but the environmental, spiritual and moral aspects to this art form. As Hip Hop turns 25 years old, MC's consider the past, present and future of their music, giving a unique insight into what drives these artists to continue spitting rhymes. Written by Iain Kennedy

Cast

Nas

Self

JAŸ-Z

Self

Rakim

Self

KRS-One

Self

Slick Rick

Self

In brief

The MC: Why We Do It (2005) is a documentary, music film. With an average rating of 6.0/10 from 2 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 1h 13min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

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The MC: Why We Do It runs 73 minutes (1h 13min).

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The MC: Why We Do It has an average rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 viewer votes on TMDB.

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The MC: Why We Do It was released in 2005.