The 30-minute film follows key members of Tokyo’s young creative class in the months following the 3/11 earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disaster as they react to the heightened sense of reality surrounding the dangers of nuclear power combined with living in an earthquake zone surrounded by water.

Real Scenes: Detroit from Resident Advisor on Vimeo.

There’s no denying that Detroit has played a major role in the world of electronic music. Which is why in the second edition of Real Scenes, RA and Bench went to the city which birthed the genre we now call techno.
Detroit has always had a creative streak, due in large part to the boom and subsequent bust of the auto industry. These extreme economic high’s and lo’s have always been reflected by the music that emerges from the Motor City.
“These days, Detroit’s importance in the global electronic music scene is often referred to in the past tense. When we visited the city, though, we found a number of artists with their eyes (and ears) firmly set towards the future. After our time in the Motor City, it’s clear to us that Detroit will endure and innovate for years to come.” RA and Bench

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The story of Antonio Monterio Hardy aka name Big Daddy Kane, widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MC’s in Hip Hop.

In this episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, Pharoahe Monch discussed the making of the Rawkus classic recording “Oh No” featuring Mos Def and Nate Dogg.

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Buckshot (of Black Moon) discusses the writing of the Black Moon recording “How Many Emcees” and state of hip-hop today.

In this episode of True Hip-Hop Stories, Special Ed discusses the making of his hit recording I Got It Made. He also gives his thoughts on the Rick Ross & John Legend collaboration Magnificent, which was inspired by Ed’s song I’m The Magnificent.

Big Daddy Kane breaks down the making of “Ain’t No Half Steppin.”

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Sadat X discusses the making of the classic Brand Nubian recording Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down. He also reflects on the state of hip-hop today and how his stint on Rikers Island changed his life.

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Monie Love discusses the inspiration for her classic recording Monie In The Middle and life after rap.

In this edition of True Hip-Hop Stories, Kwame discusses the making of his hit recording The Rhythm.