The Native Tongues posse - a collection of musicians that include legendary hip hop acts like A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, and Queen Latifah, among others - is one of the most important and influential groups in hip hop history, and they need your help in getting their story told.
The Native Tongues posse was comprised of a variety of artists and groups, including A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Black Sheep, Monie Love, and Chi Ali, who were all dedicated to maintaining hip hop's unique identity in the face of the increased commercial and corporate pressure that the art form faced in the 80's and 90's as it gained mainstream popularity.
A group of filmmakers wants to make a documentary highlighting the contributions of this culturally defining group of musicians, but they need help securing funding. They are currently asking for donations via Kickstarter, and need more support in getting to their $48,000 goal.
The film will be directed by the award winning director of BET's "The Message." The film is also being produced by music industry veteran Norman Parrish and prolific music video director Benny Boom, who has directed videos for Nas, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and countless others. The documentary will also feature work from acclaimed photographer and cinematographer Ramulas Burgess.
There's only four days left before the filmmakers' Kickstarter campaign ends, and they're hoping that renewed interest in A Tribe Called Quest stemming for their upcoming new (and final) album will help them meet their goals. The Native Tongues are undeniably one of the most influential collectives of artists in modern pop culture history, so fans of classic hip hop are urged to get the word out and help make this movie happen. Fans who donate can earn themselves a variety of awards, including limited edition DVDs, t-shirts, posters and more.
Donate to Speaking Tongues: The Legend of The Native Tongues Posse here.
By Michael Lacerna for RAPstation.com
