The MC: Why We Do It

The MC: Why We Do It delves into the world of hip hop and its MCs to illuminate the issues and concerns that define todays most popular music form. What began as little more than an introducer of performers, the MC moved to the forefront as DJs spun tracks at Bronx block parties in the late 1970s, rapping along to the beats and emerging as the focal point of a nascent musical movement. The film examines not only the origins of MC'ing but also the environmental, spiritual, and moral dimensions of this art form. As Hip Hop marks a 25-year milestone, MCs contemplate the past, present, and future of their craft, offering a unique insight into what drives these artists to keep spitting rhymes. Written by Iain Kennedy