DVD Review
Biggie Smalls: Rap Phenomenon
(Gold Dust)
3/5
The Notorious B.I.G was one of the most talented and innovative rappers to ever bless the microphone. He was funny, articulate, a brilliant lyricist and a skilful MC. ‘Biggie Smalls: Rap Phenomenon’ is not a chronological look at his life story, but it acts as a scrapbook of quotes by some of his friends and collaborators, bound together with raw live footage and B.I.G talking to the camera. There’s no mention of his death and the controversy that surrounded it. Instead, every bit of dialogue discusses Biggie as the performer, with an analytical look into the different aspects of the performer, his style and his image. This DVD is best viewed by those who already love Biggie, largely due to the amateur live footage included here. If you love the man and his music, seeing the genius rapper blowing away crowds who know every word to each record, will send shivers down your spine. The true Biggie fan is not going to give a shit about bad camera work (in which he is filmed from behind, with his head missing in some shots), because it’s rare footage, and let’s face it, you ain’t gonna get a chance to see him live. Sadly there are no contributions from those closest to him, such as Faith Evans, Puff Daddy, Lil’ Cease or Lil’ Kim. It leaves you wanting a more in-depth documentary, but it will do for the time being.
ARASH TORABI
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