Jay-ZFilmography

All Access DVD Magazine: American Gangster

Actors: Jay-Z

Synopsis: This two hour release compiles interviews with artists in and around the hip hop scene, along with footage from various events to create a detailed, inside look at the industry, from Jay-Z chronicling his long and exciting career, to backstage footage from the Ozone Awards. ~ Cammila Albertson Read More

Streets Talk: DJ Scoob Doo - Why I'm an American Gangsta Edition

Actors: Lil' Wayne, Jay-Z, Dame Dash, Jim Jones, Kanye West

Synopsis: This release features footage of and/or music videos by a number of the biggest names in hip-hop including Jay Z, DJScoob Doo, Lil Wayne, and Kanye West among many others. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt

Synopsis: Classic Albums: Jay-Z - Reasonable Doubt documents the making of the hip-hop mogul's influential first album. Many of the people involved in the process of recording the tracks sit for interviews that shed light on how the music was created. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Beyoncé: The Beyoncé Experience - Live

Actors: Beyoncé

Synopsis: Beyonce: The Beyonce Experience captures a performance by the Dreamgirls star at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The setlist includes solo hits alongside some of her most well-known work with Destiny's Child including "Survivor." ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

Drugs on Music: Cocaine City, Vol. 2

The Diary of Jay-Z: Water for Life

Death of a Dynasty

Actors: Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Devon Aoki, Capone, Robert Stapleton, Rashida Jones

Synopsis: Hip-hop mogul Damon Dash (Paper Soldiers) directs this semi-autobiographical film based on his life as the proprietor of Roc-a-Fella Records. Ebon Moss-Bachrach stars as David Katz, a reporter who, upon interviewing rap producer Damon (Capone), finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the Read More

All Access DVD Magazine, Vol. 1

Synopsis: The biggest stars in modern hip-hop let it all hang out in this release that takes a look behind the music and into the lifestyle of such lyrical masterminds as 50 Cent, Kanya West, Jay-Z, and Jadakiss. In addition to candid interviews, backstage mayhem, and powerhouse performances, fans also get Read More

Hip Hop 411

Actors: Natashia Williams

Synopsis: Take an intimate look at the lives and work of some of the hottest artists on the hip hop scene in this video hosted by Mark Sain Juste and Natasha Williams. In addition to getting the scoop straight from the source in interviews with Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Naughty by Nature, and Skee Lo, fans are Read More

The Art of 16 Bars

Synopsis: The Art of 16 Bars features interviews with major hip-hop stars that involve them discussing how they rose to prominence. Among the artists who offer their insights are 50 Cent, Nas, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and The RZA. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More

King of Kings

Synopsis: Experience the story of three brothers from South Jamaica, Queens, New York and the allegedly destructive effect that their actions had on the lives of everyday people in 23 states in a documentary featuring special appearances by Russell Simmons, Fat Joe, Magic Juan, and a whole host of hip-hop Read More

Fade to Black

Crew: Executive Producer

Actors: Jay-Z

Synopsis: One of the biggest artists in hip-hop, rapper Jay-Z surprised fans in 2003 when he announced he would retire following the release of his hotly anticipated collection {^The Black Album}. In November of 2003, not long after the album hit stores, Jay-Z staged a special show at New York City's Read More

Jay-Z: I Will Not Lose - Unauthorized

Synopsis: Shawn Carter, better known as Jay-Z, burst onto the hip-hop scene in 1996 with the release of his debut LP, {^Reasonable Doubt}. Seven years later, when he began his self-imposed retirement from performing, Jay-Z had grown to be one of the most powerful forces in all of popular music, both as an Read More

Hip Hop All Stars

Synopsis: Music Video Distributors and 2RS Entertainment present this entry in the Urban Spotlight video-magazine series. Hip Hop All Stars features a number of segments on various aspects of the rap-music industry, from interviews with musicians to video clips to the cars and clothes that help define the Read More

Shades of Hip Hop: CDS Controlled Dangerous Substances

Synopsis: Get lost in the infectious world of hip-hop with this collection of concert performances and in-depth interviews featuring some of the best-known artists to drop the beats and voice the rhymes. With live clips from Nore, Jay-Z, Onyx, Hahz Da Rippa, and The Lox - not to mention interviews with 50 Read More

Beyoncé: Crazy in Love - Featuring Jay-Z

Synopsis: Beyonce quickly rose to the top of the R&B world thanks to her work with Destiny's Child. Her first solo record contained the smash hit single "Crazy In Love." This DVD single contains the music video for that popular record, which also features the talents of rapper Jay-Z. ~ Perry Seibert, All Read More

Jay-Z in Concert

Actors: Jay-Z, Dr. Bernie Siegel, Memphis Bleek, M.O.P., Freeway

Slip N' Slide: All Star Weekend

Synopsis: Hip-hop label Slip 'n' Slide Records has thrown one of the wildest beach parties to ever hit South Beach, and this video is your invitation to join in on the good times. Slip 'N' Slide: All Star Weekend features Trick Daddy and Trina playing host as they visit comedy shows, all-night beach Read More

State Property

Actors: Beanie Sigel, Omillio Sparks, Memphis Bleek, Damon Dash, Sundy Carter

Synopsis: One man's efforts to get ahead on the streets lead him into a life of danger in this hard-hitting urban drama from Roc-A-Fella Films, the production company run by top hip-hop artist Jay-Z. Beans (Beanie Sigel) is a member of a Philadelphia street gang who has had enough of his life of poverty. Read More

Paper Soldiers

Crew: Songwriter

Synopsis: Following State Property and Paid in Full, the Roc-A-Fella Film Division releases another straight-to-video hip-hop-orientated movie with the action comedy Paper Soldiers. The story involves a guy named Shawn (comedian Kevin Hart) who wants to be a gangster so he can feed his kid and buy things Read More

Saturday Night Live: Eric McCormack

Actors: Eric McCormack, Jay-Z

Synopsis: This 2002 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Eric McCormack and features musical guest Jay-Z. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide Read More

The Concert For New York City

Synopsis: In the wake of the attacks on New York City and Washington D.C. on September 11, 2001, many figures in the entertainment community stepped forward to offer their talents to raise money towards relief efforts for the victims and their survivors. On October 20, 2001, some of the biggest names in Read More

Back Stage

Actors: Jay-Z, DMX, Method Man, Redman, Beanie Sigel

Synopsis: In 1998, rapper Jay-Z's third album, {^Vol. 2: Hard Knock Life} made him one of hip-hop's biggest crossover acts, with the single "Hard Knock Life" becoming a major hit on radio and the sales charts. In 1999, Jay-Z, who also runs the hip-hop oriented Rock-A-Fella Records label, launched a major Read More

East Coast Mix, Vol. 1: Another Reason to Rhyme

Synopsis: Directed by Academy Award winner Peter Spirer, East Coast Mix, Vol. 1 features behind-the-scenes coverage of some of rap's biggest stars. Viewers can see Nas, Jay-Z, and Q-Tip at home, on the basketball court, and in the studio, talking about their lives before entering the world of popular rap Read More

Saturday Night Live: Lucy Liu

Actors: Lucy Liu, Jay-Z

Synopsis: This 2000 episode of Saturday Night Live is hosted by Lucy Liu and features musical guest Jay-Z. ~ Skyler Miller, All Movie Guide Read More

Hoodz: Big Beef

Synopsis: Hoodz: Big Beef documents some of the more memorable feuds that have transpired between different rappers. The program features segments on 50 Cent, Chamillionaire, Scarface, and Banzino. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide Read More