Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of it for free online. The film, directed and produced by negin farsad, was premiered at the 2008 south by southwest festival in austin, texas. Brooklyns godfather of nerdcore hip hop mc frontalot. Nerdcore rising a negin farsad filma vaguely qualified production. Nerdcore rising is the official debut album by nerdcore rapper mc frontalot. Nerdcore rising, directed by new york filmmakers negin farsad and kimmy gatewood, follows nerdcore pioneer mc frontalot as he embarked on his first us tour in 2006. Two featurelength documentaries about the world of nerdcore hip hop were completed in early 2008, nerdcore rising and nerdcore for life. The film premiered at the prestigious south by southwest film festival, continuing on in the festival circuit to winning audience favorite awards, the jury prize for best documentary film, and a best director award. With movies and television dominating the press headlines, the actual comic book news te. With appearances by such nerdcore mainstays as mc frontalot and mc chris, this film offers an entertaining look at a rapidly expanding. Nerdcore rising, provides a public platform for selfproclaimed nerds to assert cultural power and agency through hip hop musiceven. Nerdcore rising dvd ridiculously new nerdcore rising the movie nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal the roots of the genre, the dorky complexities of its artists, and one mcs fight for nerd stardom.
Nerdcore is a genre of hip hop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds. Born out of the internet, nerdcore hiphop is a genre of music created by computerobsessed geeks. The film follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore, on his first national tour. If you want to learn about this unusual, supremely hidden corner of americana, this is. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiphop. Interview with mc frontalot, nerdcore hip hop playah. Nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal both the roots of nerdcore hip hop and the dorky complexities of its artists. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Free nerdcore now compilation offers taste of the genre. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out to bask in the.
Nerdcore rising 2008 damian hess, an exweb designer in his 30s, becomes a leading voice in nerdcore, a new form of hiphop. Nerdcore hip hop, or simply nerdcore, is a genre of hip hop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds, though it can appeal to others as well. On wednesdays episode of jeopardy, notorious killjoy alex trebek called fans of nerdcore hiphop losers, to the chagrin of thousands. The headquarters of mc frontalot, progenitor of nerdcore hiphop and still that subgenres final boss. The album was first released on august 27, 2005 at the penny arcade expo it consists of 16 tracks. I met frontalot while writing a book about hiphop and white people. Oct, 2016 the artists who took nerdcore into the spotlight, such as it is, are mc frontalot and optimus rhyme, who performed a concert at the first penny arcade expo in 2004 and brought nerdcore to a larger. Its good to see more nerds like myself taking pride and even better to get the story out of an up and comming music genre. Mc frontalot, doc popular, gabriel alter, brandon patton, chessie and underscore provide the massive awesomeness of the official nerdcore rising. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot has the earliest known recorded use of the term to describe this genre in the 2000 song nerdcore hiphop. Selfdescribed nerdcore musician mc frontalot coined the term in 2000 in the song nerdcore hiph.
The artists who took nerdcore into the spotlight, such as it is, are mc frontalot and optimus rhyme, who performed a concert at the first penny arcade expo in 2004 and brought nerdcore to a larger. Nerdcore can be made in any style of music, but most people identify it in either its poppunk or hiphop forms. It sounds like a pipe dream for a bespectacled man in suit and tie, whose. Oct 14, 2016 on wednesdays episode of jeopardy, notorious killjoy alex trebek called fans of nerdcore hiphop losers, to the chagrin of thousands. Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of it for. Oct 16, 2010 this feature is not available right now. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri.
Actrices et acteurs nerdcore rising 2008 nerdcore rising, casting du film. Nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal both the roots of nerdcore hip hop. Nerdcore rising should be required viewing for anyone interested in social commentary. Enter mc frontalot, a nerdcore rapper credited with coining the term nerdcore hip hop. Nerdcore rising soundtrack sorta new music from the motion picture are you hankering to know what songs we used in the movie.
Negin farsad nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop nerdcore as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. Video archive for the film nerdcore rising, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Beginning in south carolina and culminating in nerd mecca the penny arcade gaming convention in seattle masses of fans across the country come out to bask in the fronts geek. Jan 09, 2007 a documentary showcasing the darlings of white boy hiphop, nerdcore rising takes you along for a ride with the godfather of nerdcore mc frontalot on his first national tour. Although many people think the term nerdcore was made up by mc frontalot, it has in fact been in use by rock bands for many years prior to frontalots use of the term. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our fandango.
Nerdcore rising, an album by mc frontalot on spotify. The birth narrative of the nerdcore movement, as depicted in film documentaries. The title track nerdcore rising says so much about front himself. In this documentary, filmmaker negin farsad explores the musical phenomenon in which rappers. Nerdcore is a subgenre of hiphop music characterized by themes and subject matter considered to be of general interest to nerds, though it can appeal to others as well. I showed this to my friends on our movie night and everyone had a good time. Nerdcore rising is a documentaryconcert film starring mc frontalot and other nerdcore hip hop artists such as mc chris, wheelie cyberman of optimus rhyme and mc lars, with contributors from artists such as weird al yankovic, prince paul, and brian posehn. I highly recommend the film if you are interested in nerdcore or if you think the idea of it is interesting. Hilariously entertaining, nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of. I am personally in love with mc frontalot and need to see everything hes ever done. Nerdcore rising a negin farsad filma vaguely qualified. Every so often a documentary expertly defines a subculture, the way the book speed tribes did for 1990s japan or roger and me explored americas industrial decline. The gutbusting comedy follows mc frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on his first.
Nerdcore beats are almost always made on consumer grade equipment. Jan 01, 2005 the title track nerdcore rising says so much about front himself. Nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop called nerdcore where computer obsessed geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of. Nerdcore beats are almost always made on consumer grade equipment and often sampling of video games or other technology is employed. Hit wikipedia for a nerdcore hip hop history lesson. The grainy video on youtube shows a rapper with wild hair, gothlike mascara, and vintage clothes, marching from one end of the stage to the other. George lucas and nerdcore rising, a film about the. Nerdcore could rise up it could get elevated nerdcore could rise up it could get elevated nerdcore used to be just a madeup word mcs shied away from belief, rest. A documentary showcasing the darlings of white boy hiphop, nerdcore rising takes you along for a ride with the godfather of nerdcore mc frontalot on his first national tour. Nerdcore stylistic origins hip hop music, nerd culture cultural origins late 1990s nerd culture typical instruments vocals. Nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. For nerdy music lovers, there isnt a much more exciting phase in the english language than free digital download except, perhaps, when that phrase is accompanied by nerdcore. Nerdcore rising is not only the fledgling nerdcore hiphop subgenres defining statement and manifesto, but its best release. Mc frontalots new nerdcore album net split tells us how the internet is doing it.
The movie nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on. Trailer for nerdcore rising the documentary nerdcore rising investigates the newest, wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour. She also completed her first feature film nerdcore rising, a ragingly hilarious comedy about nerdcore hiphop, for which she was director, producer, writer, pa, and golf caddie. Jun 14, 2011 nerdcore rising investigates the newest wave of hiphop, nerdcore, as it follows the godfather of the genre, mc frontalot, on his first national tour.
His nerdcore rising tour, chronicled in the documentary of the same name, took. Damian hess, gaby alter, beefy, jello biafra, sturgis cuningham, jlive, tony moore, andrew nielsen, nursehella, brandon patton, prince paul, brian posehn, eric wagoner, weird al yankovic, ytcracker et john cessna. This film premiered at the south by southwest film festival to soldout. Negin is the directorproducer of the current feature film release, nerdcore rising, a comedy about nerdcore hip hop. Two feature length documentaries about the world of nerdcore hip hop were completed in early 2008, nerdcore rising and nerdcore for life. Originally coined by mc frontalot, nerdcore is a form of hip hop with themes that touch on such nerd mainstays as science, computers and science fiction. The gutbusting comedy follows mc frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour where the roots of. There is currently one video available for the film, of which one and only one is a trailer, as listed below. Complete with phat no, fat specs, pocket protector, and lyrical nimbleness, front has. May 29, 2008 nerdcore rising focuses on mc frontalot and his first full us tour in 2006, as he attempts to turn a hobby into a career. Well, here are 15 of the 48 nerdcore tunes that grace the movies soundtrack. Nerdcore rising is a documentaryconcert film starring mc frontalot and other nerdcore hip hop artists such as mc chris, wheelie cyberman of optimus rhyme. Nerdcore rising was an fun adventure for nerds and non nerds alike. Nerdcore hip hop is a growing subgenre of hip hop where geeks bust rhymes about nerdy subjects.
The directorproducer of the feature film nerdcore rising, which premiered at sxsw, farsad recently codirected with dean obeidallah and produced the feature documentary the muslims are coming. Frontalot, like most nerdcore artists, selfpublishes his work and has released much of. Nerdcore rising follows mc frontalot the godfather of nerdcore on his first national tour to reveal the roots of the genre, the dorky complexities of its artists. Nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop called nerdcore where computer obsessed geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of nerdom. He had just completed his first selfproduced cd, nerdcore rising, which contained one song about the mechanics of floating bridges and another about receiving a golden shower from a princess leia lookalike at a star wars convention. Nerdcore rising focuses on mc frontalot and his first full us tour in 2006, as he attempts to turn a hobby into a career. Mar 09, 2008 directed by negin farsad, kimmy gatewood. Nerdcore aka geeksta rap music genres rate your music. Hilariously entertaining, nerdcore rising introduces a new wave of hiphop to the world called nerdcore where computer obsesses geeks bust rhymes about the hard knock life of nerdom. Colorfully tattooed arms sweep from side to side, and the rappers voice is that of a gradeschool thug high and scratchy but with a swagger more friendly than. For the video game influenced metal genre that is also known as nerdcore, see nintendocore. Dec 05, 2006 nerdcore hip hop is a growing subgenre of hip hop where geeks bust rhymes about nerdy subjects. We deliver the hits that give the kids with the spectacles. Interview with mc frontalot, nerdcore hip hop playah garagespin.
Mc frontalots new nerdcore album net split tells us how the. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing nerdcore rising near you. Nerdcore rising pictures and photo gallery check out just released nerdcore rising pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes pictures archive. Nerdcore rising, an engrossing documentary directed by negin farsad, will answer any and all questions you may have about nerdcore, a relatively new.
Any form of music that is made by nerds, for nerds, or about nerdly things. As we near the centennial of irish independence, the rising will complete the trilogy of great. The gutbusting comedy follows mc frontalot, the godfather of nerdcore on his. Nerdcore rising, an engrossing documentary directed by negin farsad, will answer any and all questions you may have about nerdcore, a relatively new hiphop genre made by and for nerds e. Apr 10, 2008 video archive for the film nerdcore rising, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Crime spree is funny as hell especially as i work in law enforcement, as is hassle. Mc frontalot nerdcore used to be just a madeup word mcs shied away from belief.
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