SOMETHING FROM NOTHING THE ART OF RAP OST 

Featuring Hip Hop anthems from Dr.Dre, Eminem, ICE-T, N.W.A, as well as previously unreleased exclusives Released 16 July 2012 

‘Something From Nothing The Art of Rap’, the original motion picture soundtrack, taken from the eponymous film, is released through Sony Commercial Music Group on 16 July. The album of hip hop classics, features Hip Hop godfathers such as Public Enemy, N.W.A, Nas, RUN-DMC and Wu-Tang Clan, as well as exclusive and live acappellas from Ice- T, KRS-ONE, Grandmaster Caz and Melle Mel. 

‘Something From Nothing The Art of Rap’ is the ground-breaking soundtrack taken from recently released film ‘Something From Nothing The Art of Rap’ directed by Ice T. An intimate journey into the origin and soul of hip-hop, this performance documentary goes beyond the stories of stardom and riches, to explore what goes on inside the minds, of the grandmasters of rap. Hailed as the godfather of gangsta rap, Ice-T has compiled this anthemic album for all fans of a genre that has changed generations. 

Featuring exclusive material, including seven freestyles and live acapella performances taken from the movie, ‘Something From Nothing The Art of Rap’ is essential listening for fans of the Hip Hop world. 

An original American artform that brought poetry to a new generation, ‘Something from Nothing The Art of Rap’ features legends of the Hip Hop world, including : Dr. Dre, Run-DMC, Kanye West, Chuck D (Public Enemy), Eminem, Nas, Ice Cube, Rakim (Eric B & Rakim), Snoop Dogg, B-Real (Cypress Hill), KRS-One (Boogie Down Productions), Redman, Doug E Fresh, Salt (Salt-N-Pepa), Afrika Bambaataa, Big Daddy Kane, Bun B (UKG), Chino XL, Common, DJ Premier (Gang Starr), Immortal Technique, Kool Keith (Ultramagnetic MCs), Marley Marl, Dana Dane, Joe Budden, MC Lyte, Lord Jamar (Brand Nubian), Grandmaster Caz (Cold Crush Brothers), Kool Moe Dee, Lord Finesse, Melle Mel, Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest), Raekwon (Wu-Tang Clan), Ras Kass, Royce Da 5’9” (Bad Meets Evil), Treach (Naughty By Nature), WC (WC & The Maad Circle), Yasiin (formerly known as Mos Def) & Xzibit. 

Tracklisting:

CD1 

1. Ice-T – Freestyle (Live Acapella)

2. N.W.A. - Straight Outta Compton

3. RUN-DMC  - Sucker M.C.'s (Krush-Groove 1)

4. Eric B. & Rakim - Follow The Leader

5. KRS One – Freestyle (Live Acapella)

6. Big Daddy Kane - Raw

7. Nas - The World Is Yours

8. Gang Starr - Full Clip

9. Immortal Technique – New Jack Hustler (Live Acapella)

10. Wu-Tang Clan - As High As Wu-Tang Get

11. Das EFX - Real Hip-Hop

12. Melle Mel – Freestyle (Live Acapella)

13. Schoolly D - P.S.K. 'What Does It Mean'?

14. Ultramagnetic MCs – Ego Trippin’

15. Ras Kass – Bentleys & Bitches (Live Acapella)

16. Mantronix - King Of The Beats

17. Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes Two

18. Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force - Don't Stop...Planet Rock

19. Lord Jamar – The Kid Magic (Live Acapella)

20. Q-Tip - Vivrant Thing

21. MC Lyte - Cold Rock A Party

22. Public  Enemy - Harder Than You Think… Just Like That

23. Grandmaster Caz – The Art Of Rap (Live Acapella)