La Chat Releases New Single, “Gangsta” and Previews Upcoming Documentary

It’s been a little minute since we’ve heard from La Chat.  The Memphis-based rapper has just hit us with “Gangsta.” Additionally, La Chat is in the middle of filming a documentary that chronicles her life.   Head on over to The FADER to listen to La Chat’s new single.  Check out a preview of the film below.

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“Something to Nothing: The Art of Rap” Follows the Origins of Hip Hop and Rap Up to Its Current Form

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Slated to be released on June 15th, director/producer/rapper/actor Ice-T traces the orgins of hip hop and rap from its early days to its present state through his documentary, Something to Nothing: The Art of Rap.  Ice-T focuses on the development of hip hop and rap, which are both original American art forms, through imagery and commentary from some of the most pivotal figures of the art forms including MC Lyte, Afrika Bambaataa, Big Daddy Kane, Doug E. Fresh, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Q-Tip, Kanye West, and more.  Take a look at the trailer below.

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