While last episode explored the rise of the Wu-Tang Clan, this one discusses the impact the band's international success had on the Staten Island rap scene, and how it really put Staten Island on the hip hop map. And it was not just that all nine members of the Wu-Tang Clan got record deals with various record labels, also other hip hop artists and crews were suddenly met with interest from the music industry while the burrough previously had been a blind spot on the map. And various members of Wu-Tang actually mentored many a future talent or produced their music or guested on their records, lifting the local hip hop scene to new heights ...

Now I will say this, as a casual hip hop fan, some of this documentary eludes me as it assumes quite a bit of prior knowledge, and unfortunately it also often fails to present the audience with musical samples of the artists portrayed. But even so, it's a fascinating portrayal of a lesser known aspect of music history, lesser known area on the musical map, and the energy of those interviewed suggests a very brimming scene indeed - all making up for a pretty inspiring documentary.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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