The X Factor is a popular reality TV show where aspiring singers from all over the world compete for a chance to win a record deal. The contestants are judged by a panel of experts who critique their performances and provide feedback. The show also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses of the contestants' journeys as they strive to achieve their dream of becoming successful musicians.
Empire is a drama series that follows the Lyons, a family in the music industry, as they navigate sibling rivalries, power struggles, and personal relationships. Set in New York City, the show explores the dynamics of the music business and the challenges faced by its characters, including a record label CEO, a singer, and a gay son. With themes of ambition, loyalty, and betrayal, Empire showcases the highs and lows of the hip-hop music world.
Epic Rap Battles of History is a comedy web series that features rap battles between various historical figures. The show combines music, comedy, and history to create entertaining and informative content. Each episode portrays a fictional rap battle between two iconic characters, with clever insults and witty rhymes. The series has gained popularity for its unique concept and creative execution.
The Defiant Ones (2017) is a TV show that explores the extraordinary partnership between legendary music producers Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Through interviews and never-before-seen footage, the show delves into their successful careers and their impact on the music industry. From their humble beginnings to their rise to the top, The Defiant Ones showcases their undeniable talent, ambition, and the barriers they faced along the way.
CD:UK was a British music television programme. Originally run in conjunction with SMTV Live, the programme first aired on ITV on 29 August 1998 to rival the BBC's Live & Kicking and was the replacement for The Chart Show, which had been airing on the network for nine and a half years. In contrast to its predecessor, which only showed promo videos, CD:UK was broadcast live on Saturday mornings with a studio audience and featured live performances, as well as star interviews and competitions. It also featured the Saturday Chart, which although was unofficial, usually reflected the new chart positions a day before the official chart was announced on Radio 1. This made the BBC's long-running Top of the Pops, which aired only the night before, seem very out-of-date broadcasting the previous week's chart. CD:UK later utilised an interactive chart based on viewers' votes, called the MiTracks Countdown. From 1999 to 2004, the show was sponsored by Tizer. In 2002, the programmes was criticised for showing "raunchy" performances in a slot aimed at children, sparked by a performance of "Dirrty" by Christina Aguilera. In response, a spin-off programme entitled CD:UK Hotshots, featuring music videos which could be considered unsuitable for daytime viewing, was launched in January 2003 and broadcast overnight.
Surprise, Surprise is a British television programme originally hosted by Cilla Black and produced by London Weekend Television for ITV. It ran for 14 series from 6 May 1984 to 5 September 1997, after which four annual specials were produced between 1998 to 2001. In 2012, the show returned after a 11-year hiatus. The revived version is produced by ITV Studios and presented by Holly Willoughby. The show is currently in its second series.
In 1998, Adonis "Donnie" Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, is taken in by Apollo's widow. Years later, Donnie pursues a career in boxing and convinces Rocky Balboa to train him. As Donnie rises in the boxing world, he must also navigate his father's legacy and Rocky's battle with cancer.
The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.
Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.
Saturated in hip hop culture comes the birth of a new movement known as "Phantom Live." Each of the artists have a metal accessory known as "Phantom Metal" which chemically reacts to the wearer's emotions to produce an image, setting a magnificent stage for enthusiastic youths. With legendary club "CLUB paradox" hosting the mysterious Paradox Live, four teams: BAE, The Cat's Whiskers, cozmez and Akanyatsura each receive an invitation to participate, each with their own genre of music in a race to the top.
Caught between her Roma roots and pressure from her friends, a 17-year-old girl aspires to become a hip-hop musician despite her parents' strict rules.
Rinku Aimoto, who has a habit of saying "Happy Around!", has returned to Japan from abroad and enrolls at Yoba Academy where DJing is popular. She is deeply moved by a DJ concert she sees there and decides to form a unit of her own with DJ Maho Akashi, VJ Muni Ohnaruto and keyboardist Rei Togetsu. While interacting with other DJ units like Peaky P-key and Photon Maiden, Rinku and her friends aim for the high stage!
Hip Hop Evolution is a documentary TV show that traces the history and evolution of hip hop music, starting from its origins in the Bronx in the 1970s. Through interviews with legendary artists and archival footage, the show explores how hip hop has influenced and shaped music and culture worldwide.
The real life of America's foremost founding father, Alexander Hamilton, and his journey from an orphan on the island of Nevis to becoming the first Secretary of the Treasury. Set during the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States, the story follows Hamilton as he meets influential figures such as George Washington, Aaron Burr, and the Schuyler sisters, falls in love, fights in battles, and navigates the political landscape of the time. The musical captures the essence of Hamilton's life and the impact he had on the formation of the nation.
In South Central Los Angeles, three young men, Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky, navigate the challenges of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Tre seeks to succeed academically and avoid the allure of gang culture, while Doughboy becomes involved in drug dealing and Ricky pursues a football scholarship. The film explores themes of racial inequality, drugs, sex, and gang violence, leading to a tragic event that forces the characters to confront violence in their community.
Queens is a captivating drama/musical TV show that follows the story of a former popular '90s hip-hop group, now in their 40s, as they reunite and try to recapture their fame in the highly competitive music industry. The show delves into their personal and professional lives, showcasing the challenges they face and the sacrifices they make to pursue their passion for music once again.
Two stoners score high on their college entrance exams and wind up at Harvard. They're a mismatched pair from different walks of life and become the unlikely rulers of the school's THC-laden campus.
Hustle & Flow follows the story of DJay, a pimp and drug dealer who aspires to become a successful rapper. With the help of his friends and a sound engineer, DJay navigates the challenges of the music industry in order to achieve his dreams.
Set against 40 years of music history, this six-part documentary series takes a deep dive into the paradox of America’s criminalization of the genre and its fascination with the street culture that created it and still exists within it. Instead of telling the story of hip hop from the top down, this documentary tells the story from the streets up, as it reveals the untold story of how America’s streets helped shape hip hop culture from an expression of survival and defiance into music’s most dominant genre.
In this music competition show, Fabri Fibra, Geolier and Rose Villain hit the streets of Rome, Naples and Milan to find the next Italian rap superstar.