I’m typically above highlighting a project just because there are female MCs involved (talent is talent) but this is a documentary that I can’t help but want to spread to the masses. The homegirl Invincible, who you already know about from our Detroit Heat series, shot this short film during a hip-hop tour in Europe earlier this year. You can read more about the project below, but be sure to check out the video also. It’s inspiring from a film-maker/media-maker’s standpoint and musicians/artists should feel the same way about it as well.
The Revival gives a candid glimpse into the first meeting of legendary Hip-Hop pioneer Roxanne Shante and veteran Philly emcee Bahamadia, as they trade stories of their struggles and triumphs in the industry over their long careers. It shows the exchange of lessons between them and up-and-coming artists DJ Shortee, Eternia, Stacy Epps, and Invincible. This short documentary, a collage of performances and behind the scenes footage, was filmed by Invincible while on the road in Europe as part of We-B Girlz all women independent Hip-Hop tour. The largest all female Hip-Hop tour of its kind, it spanned over three weeks, six countries, and featured dozens of female artists who performed for tens of thousands of supporters.
