We knew it was bound to happen after the unveiling of the Tupac hologram in Coachella back in 2012, now news has arrived of the return of two more Hip Hop greats via the virtual form of spirit raising. This year will see the holographic return of the late Ol Dirty Bastard from Wu-Tang Clan [...]
May 15, 2013
Verse
Festivals, Hip Hop
Two months after being confirmed as director of the highly-anticipated N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, F. Gary Gray has begun seeking actors to portray the venerable gangsta rap pioneers. [...]
June 20, 2012
Max-El
Film, Music
Sometimes the hardest thing to do when you look back at a unique situation is to assess its true impact. It is possible to mould the evidence to fit in with whatever narrative you ultimately choose. Such is the case with the L.A. Riots of 1992: you either believe it was a turning point in [...]
Already immortalized in ‘hood film lore with his work on the classic Friday, F. Gary Gray has beaten out John Singleton (“Boyz In the Hood,” “Poetic Justice”), George Tillman, Jr. (“Soul Food,” “Notorious”) and Elgin James (“Little Bird”) for the chance to direct the highly-anticipated N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, according to The Hollywood Reporter. [...]
April 11, 2012
Max-El
Film, Music