For The Record: The Story of Latinos in Hip Hop - New York Interviews
Hello Everyone!
We are raising money for our trip to New York to interview the East coast Hip Hop Legends
that were a definitive force in the establishment,
movement, and progression of Hip Hop.
We are located in Los Angeles and have been able to interview Hip Hop Legends from the West coast like B-Real and Kid Frost. Now we're ready to take on the birth place of Hip Hop, New York City. These interviews are crucial to our documentary and your contributions will make them a reality.
For The Record: The Story of Latinos
In Hip Hop is a documentary that showcases how Latinos have been a definitive
force in the establishment, movement, and progression of Hip Hop. Starting at
the beginning with people like DJ Disco Wiz, to artist like Pitbull taking Hip
Hop into a whole other spectrum, to now, where new young Latino artist like
Snow The Product and Emilio Rojas are doing as grass root artist and adding
their touch as emcee's. Hip Hop is a culture. It's not a "black"
thing nor a "white" thing, this is a Hip Hop thing. This isn't Latin
Hip Hop either. This is the story of Latinos who took part in a cultural
movement in America that we all call Hip Hop.
We start from the beginning and speak
to those who paved the way. We discuss the struggles they had, the sacrifices
they made, and the pivotal moments that changed for them or inspired them to take
Hip Hop where it is today. This film is not only to inspire and educate a new
generation, but to also speak to a generation who now may have been inspired by
those who started in the early parts of this movement and hear the stories of a
people, never before told.
Latino's have been leaving their mark in Hip Hop since it's creation
in the 80's and we have finally made our voices heard. Now, it's time to tell
our story... For the Record!
What We Need & What You Get
The total budget for the documentary is $150,000 ($100,000 for production and $50,000 for Post). Currently, we are trying to raise $30,000 to cover the cost of production while in New York. Your contributions will be used for travel, lodging, transportation, rental equipment, crew, and meals for our crew while on set.
In return, we're offering some great Perks! Everything from Executive Producer credit, to your name on screen during the rolling credits! My favorite perk is your chance to be a part of our crew. You'll get to be on-set during all the interviews in New York and not only experience what it's like to be a part of a production crew but you'll get to meet some amazing Hip Hop Legends.
Who We Are Interviewing
We've secured commitments from several legendary artist. Below is a list of some of the Hip Hop Icons we look forward to interviewing:
The Beatnuts, Big Pun's Son, Joel Ortiz, Domingo, Tony Touch, Fat Joe, Cuban Linx, Funkdoobiest, Crazy Legs & Members of the Rock Steady Crew, Terror Squad, Bobbito, Stretch Armstrong, Sway, Angie Martinez, Nore, Jim Jones, and many many more.
Other Ways You Can Help
We know not everyone can contribute, but if you love Hip Hop as much as we do, and want to help us reach our goal, please share our Indie Gogo page and follow us on social media. We will be forever grateful!
