Dave Chapelle' documentary Block Party, is all about how he brings together people from his neighborhood, old friends and people of different races inviting them to a rap concert. Presenting to them the hip-hop culture in a sense to make them enjoy it. Show that it's not just for one race to enjoy but anyone can be apart of. To have fun and enjoy yourself, uniting. Dave goes to his home town in Ohio first and finds random people off the street giving them passes to the concert. He makes a Willy Wonka reference giving out his golden tickets. He didn't limit himself to the race, he asked blacks whites, people he knew growing up, even a Central State University's drum line marching band was off to the concert, they're excitement as well as all the others who got to go really gave you giving Chappelle some credit in showing his passionate side. The block party consisted of popular hip-hop artists such as Kanye West, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Jill Scott, The Roots as well as the Fugees to end the party with a big bang. He even invited The Central State University Marching Band to come along and play during this major event. Throughout this Mr. Chappelle of coursed performed his comedy monologues and little sketches during the film.
The majority of the people invited went to the party, yet there were some people who didn't jump at the chance. They believed that rap music relates to just inappropriate language and is not intended for kids or even adults. I strongly do agree with what they say, as I am not a big fan of rap in general. However I don't believe that its fully true. Most do go towards violence, sex etc. but after watching this you can quickly learn from many of the performances that it isn't all that bad. Most believe that rap is sending a message about abuse, how poor they are, sexism, drugs, murder rape etc. This block party contained artists of different backgrounds and beliefs, showing a different side and somewhat relates to the audience. They take their talent and skills, giving it their all in the show.
Most of the back stories from these music artists, before they were well known and had any sort of record of being famous were running around in the streets. Doing the right thing, something to do thats fun by playing music together in clubs and not bumming around doing nothing with their lives. They all have interesting, unforgettable and warming pasts that is shared. Just by watching the performances they displayed, everyone was comfortable with one another, they were all good friends, everyone enjoyed each other's company. They really knew how to work well with great respect from one person to the other. Behind the scenes you see them with Dave, having a great time, playing around, goofing off. Even when Dave was on stage you saw how he interacted with the performers, doing the funny things he does.
The power of this film is all from the music that plays. The environment very welcoming to all who came. Everyone just wanting to have a good time. A sense of over joy that you really don't see in any kind of rap concert with a hint of Dave Chappelle giving in his two sense of humorous jokes and character into it that held strong in this movie. He mocks the rap battle, throwing out random one-liners, whatever he could do to slow things down. This concert shows the great strong message of unity of people and having one big party. Interviewing each artists as you listen to their music, what they believe and what they have to say about how music has inspired them, where they got it all and what they want to do with it sharing it with others. It was like chapters of a book of back stories that gave you the real life and meaning.
Dave Chapelle' documentary Block Party seemed to be a real big success after the uproar of the media and fans talking about how he is insane for walking away from a lot of money for his show, roughly a $50 million contract deal. He walked away from it, his determination and dedication to himself as a person showing the world and not giving a damn on what they thought. Being true to himself, his own person. This block party was something that really made him shine. It was his opportunity to shine and be real with the world, and I think he pulled it off tremendously. This documentary showing the power of diversity and changes, presenting it in a positive way. He didn't sell out on the contract, he showed what a real comedian, artist, person can do, a rue side.
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