JAY-Z: Fade to Black
“The ultimate concert. Now the ultimate movie.”
2004•R•1h 49m•6.8•Released
DocumentaryMusic
An intimate look at hip-hop artist Shawn Carter, Jay-Z, revealing the multiple Grammy Award winning artist as never before, from his background and rise to fame to the recording of his last album. The film chronicles the legendary concert of Jay-Z's performance at Madison Square Garden in November 2003. In an unprecedented event, a hip-hop artist sold out an arena in only two hours. Nearly one year later, fans and artists alike still reflect on this monumental musical night. The event was a spectacular culmination of Jay-Z's recording career prior to his self-proclaimed retirement from solo performing. Yet this one night also defined a musical generation, showcasing the evolution and reach of the world's most popular music genre. Guest performers included Jay-Z's closest friends and music industry colleagues: Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Foxy Brown, Pharrell, and Questlove and The Illadelphonics along with appearances by hip hop icons Damon Dash.
Director
Patrick Paulson
Languages
English
Studio
RadicalMedia
Cast
JAŸ-Z
Self
Beyoncé
Self
Mary J. Blige
Self
Rick Rubin
Self
Sean Combs
Self
Ye
Self
Ghostface Killah
Self
Memphis Bleek
Self
Funkmaster Flex
Self
Foxy Brown
Self
Missy Elliott
Self
Production
Company
RadicalMedia
Company
Roc-A-Fella Records
Company
Paramount Classics
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