Streets Is Watching (film)
Encyclopedia
Streets Is Watching is a musical film in which Jay-Z
compiles many of his unreleased music videos into a continuous film. The film takes place in Jay-Z's old neighborhood in Brooklyn
, New York
. The film uses music from Jay-Z's albums Streets Is Watching
, Reasonable Doubt
, and In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
. The film is noteworthy because it contains Jay's first two videos, "In My Lifetime
" and "I Can't Get Wit That", both released without a major label contract.
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
compiles many of his unreleased music videos into a continuous film. The film takes place in Jay-Z's old neighborhood in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The film uses music from Jay-Z's albums Streets Is Watching
Streets Is Watching (soundtrack)
Streets Is Watching is the soundtrack for the film by the same name. It was released in 1998 by Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella Records and it serves as a promotion of the up and coming artists on his label. The album fared well commercially reaching #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and having two...
, Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt is the debut album of American rapper Jay-Z, released June 25, 1996 on Roc-A-Fella Records in the United States and on Northwestside Records in the United Kingdom. The album features production by DJ Premier, Ski, Knobody and Clark Kent, and guest appearances from Memphis Bleek,...
, and In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is the second studio album by American rapper Jay-Z, released November 4, 1997 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Despite mixed criticism towards its more mainstream-oriented sound and lyrical substance, the album debuted at number 3 on the U.S...
. The film is noteworthy because it contains Jay's first two videos, "In My Lifetime
In My Lifetime (song)
"In My Lifetime" is the first single released by Jay-Z. It is produced by Ski and contains samples from "Oh Baby" by Aretha Franklin and two Soul II Soul songs: "Back to Life " and "Get a Life". It is not featured on either of Jay-Z's first two albums, but is remixed by Big Jaz on the Streets Is...
" and "I Can't Get Wit That", both released without a major label contract.
See also
- MoonwalkerMoonwalkerMoonwalker, also known as Michael Jackson: Moonwalker, is an American anthology film released in 1988 by singer Michael Jackson....
, a film by Michael JacksonMichael JacksonMichael Joseph Jackson was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records...
that also compiles music videos into a continuous film.