Beats & Lyrics: The Essence of Rap

In the words of some of rap's most prominent producers, and emcees, a documentary film that examines the essence of creating the world's most popular genre of music from inception to completion, and their individual journeys to becoming creators of an ever growing phenomenon among people from various cultures, and backgrounds.

  • Edwin Freeman
    Director
  • Edwin Freeman
    Producer
  • Sadat X
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • Blahzay Blahzay
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • Pretty Dij
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • La Bruja
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • A.B. Money
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • Callie Ban
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • Edwin Freeman
    Key Cast
    "Self - Interviewee"
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Feature
  • Production Budget:
    100,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Edwin Freeman

Music, film, and fashion — Edwin Freeman does it all. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in nearby, Queens, New York, Freeman has been honing his skills, while making his mark in the entertainment industry since the mid-90s.

Freeman has independently released rap music, portrayed the prominent roles of legendary hip-hop deejay Mister Cee in the blockbuster film ‘Notorious’, and Young Pop in the hit television series ‘Marvel’s Luke Cage’, and served as brand ambassador for Urban Clothing lines Enyce, and Parish Nation, and currently serves as spokesmodel for Urban Clothing lines Born Fly & Dreamland.

He serves as Executive Producer, and Director of the critically acclaimed documentary film ‘Beats & Lyrics: The Essence of Rap’, which celebrates the global phenomenon of hip-hop, and highlights its impact on America’s Urban Youth, who created the artform, as well as the millions of fans from various cultures, and ethnicities worldwide.

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