The Truth About Irish Hip Hop (2017)

A short documentary about the rise of Irish hip hop and the changing attitudes towards the once foreign art form. Ireland is renowned for it's writers and poets so why hasn't hip hop entered the cultural mainstream here? This short documentary explores the issues surrounding rap music and shows the wonderfully eclectic mix of artists carrying the genre forward. Could Ireland follow the landscape of UK hip hop, producing world renowned rappers that top the musical rich list? Is this already starting to happen? There's a movement happening in the Irish hip hop scene and this documentary is a testament to the fact. A new multicultural generation is coming up. Featuring Rusangano Family, This Side Up, Mango and MathMan, The Rubberbandits, Fifth Element and Doublescreen, Jafaris, Ophelia MC, Nialler 9 and many more.