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Jay-Z Documentary To Be Directed By...Ron Howard?
In one of the stranger pieces of news of the last month, a new documentary is being made revolving around rapper/mogul Jay-Z. Wait no, that's not the strange part, given his popularity and influence in the industry that actually makes total sense. The unusual element of this documentary is that Ron Howard ('Apollo 13,' 'The Da Vinci Code') will direct it. The documentary will focus on Jay-Z's Made in America music festival in Philadelphia. Taking place on September 1st and 2nd, the lineup boasts the likes of Run DMC, Drake, and Pearl Jam. Here's what Howard's longtime producing partner Brian Grazer had to say on the project...
“The festival showcases 20 pre-eminent artists that speak to the new generation. I am producing the film with Steve Stoute and Jay. Ron is directing. It is going to be born through Jay-Z’s perspective . . . how he puts the event together. Jay stayed the king for a very long time . . . I can’t even begin to explain how he is capable of remaining relevant. He is a phenom, like a musical Michael Jordan.”
So Ron Howard is a Jay-Z fan? Always pegged him as more of a Nas guy. I'm a big fan of Jay-Z, so I'm glad to hear this doc is in the works, it's just a bit of a head-scratcher at the director position. This is not the first time a prominent director has taken the time to helm a documentary about a prominent musician. For example, Martin Scorsese directed the Rolling Stones documentary 'Shine A Light.' The difference is that Scorsese had had a creative partnership with the music of the Stones for years; using their songs in movies better than anyone else going all the way back to 'Mean Streets.' I'm glad Howard recognizes the talent and cultural importance of Jay-Z, it just seems a supremely left-field project for him. The good news is that Howard's talents as a filmmaker should serve his subject well, and hopefully his name on the poster will entice those heretofore unfamiliar with Jay-Z to get to know him as an artist and as a hard-working entrepreneur. It does however beg the question as to what is next? Werner Herzog's three-hour foray into the world of dubstep?
What do you guys think? Interested in this Jay-Z documentary? Does Howard seem an unusual choice to direct?
Source: New York Post
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Comment by A Man Called Hawk on August 18, 2012 at 4:03pm -
@ DoctorWitten I know you're being sarcastic, but Jay-Z actually was the biggest rapper out there over ten years ago. The Blueprint was released in 2001, Hell Jay-Z was getting critical acclaim for his music as far back as 1996.
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Comment by D.J. Postley on August 17, 2012 at 8:27am -
Dude I am a huge Jay fan!! This is great. I was probably the only kid in highschool who listened from Reasonable Doubt to Blueprint 3!! He IS the greatest rap artist in the game! Numbers don't lie. He knows how to make real rap and redirect the mainstream. Usually you have to follow their rules but Jay made his own and in the end, people followed. That's how you know you're the best rapper alive.
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Comment by Waylander on August 17, 2012 at 5:20am -
yea i like jay z not a hard core fan but still enjoy his stuff, i think ron howard is a great choice better than getting a friend or someone that doesnt really know movies that well.
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Comment by gambolingman on August 17, 2012 at 3:18am -
Ron Howard: BITCHES BE SWIMM' IN DAT CASH!
(Throws money into his gold bathtub)
Hey JayZ!
I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship...
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Comment by Darth_Siskel on August 17, 2012 at 2:55am -
Firstly - Jay-Z is not a Freemason. I know how potential members are selected & he wouldnt qualify,trust me.
Secondly - The Tribe Called Quest documentry made sense coz is was made my Michael Rapaport who is a TCQ fan. Ron Howard!?!?!
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Comment by cabo on August 17, 2012 at 2:16am -
HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA HOVA ...
ROC
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Comment by DoctorWitten on August 17, 2012 at 12:45am -
Hrumph! Jay-Z sucks because he wasn't the biggest rapper alive over ten years ago during the time period i was heavily following the genre! Rap is all shit nowadays because its nothing like dmctupacbiggieblablabla
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Comment by Luke Hero on August 16, 2012 at 10:34pm -
Most Rap Sucks...some of the old stuff was good...but it pretty much sucks now...
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Comment by Quine will on August 16, 2012 at 10:02pm -
@ultrak.i.d. Dude, get off of Jay z's dick man. The dude was wearing satanic themed clothing even before all the illuminati hype. He's not fucking toying with anyone, alot rappers do fucked up satanic shit. It's just reality
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Comment by Quine will on August 16, 2012 at 9:57pm
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Man, talk about some Jay z nut huggers up in here. I listened to a lot of Jay z and he's a decent rapper but to say he's the best is bullshit. Kanye is way better, and and to call him a "musical Michael Jordan" is fucking retarded. We already got a Jay flick we don't need another.
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